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Denslow, Jack. Collection.

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Collection Number: D-268

These materials, collected by Jack Denslow, document the life of Henrique Vivian Messetti, a writer, performer, and member of a vaudeville-circus family active during the 1920's-1940's. Born in Tacoma, Washington and spent his early years in Hawaii and his high school years in Oklahoma. He earned a B.A. in Psychology, a B.S. in Computer Science, and an M.A. in Mythology, and has spent his career working in the technology field.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1922-1948.

Extent

10.4 linear feet

Subject

Performing Arts

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