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Jack Kent Tillar Papers [UNPROCESSED] (MS-01170)

Abstract

[This collection is unprocessed.] The Jack Kent Tillar Papers (approximately 1940-2010) is comprised of magic-related books, periodicals, pamphlets, ephemera, and artifacts from the estate of Jack Kent Tillar who was a composer and music editor for the film and television industry. Materials also include Tillar's personal papers. Tillar was also an amateur mentalist magician and wrote numerous books and articles on the subject of telepathy and mentalism including The Assumption Swindle, Trio: Three Complete Acts for the Mentalist, and Solo: The Walk-Around Mentalist.

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Date

1940 to 2010

Extent

57.00 Cubic Feet (37 boxes)
49.00 Linear Feet

Related People/Corporations

Creator: Teller
Creator: Tillar, Jack

Scope and Contents Note

[This collection is unprocessed.] The Jack Kent Tillar Papers (approximately 1940-2010) is comprised of magic-related books, periodicals, pamphlets, ephemera, and artifacts from the estate of Jack Kent Tillar who was a composer and music editor for the film and television industry. Materials also include Tillar's personal papers. Tillar was also an amateur mentalist magician and wrote numerous books and articles on the subject of telepathy and mentalism including The Assumption Swindle, Trio: Three Complete Acts for the Mentalist, and Solo: The Walk-Around Mentalist.

Access Note

The materials in this collection are unprocessed. Advanced notice is required for access. Please contact Special Collections and Archives for more information.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Preferred Citation

Jack Kent Tillar Papers [UNPROCESSED], approximately 1940-2010. MS-01170. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f12b52

Acquisition Note

Materials were donated by Teller in 2023; accession number 2023-089.

Processing Note

In 2023, Tammi Kim accessioned the collection. This collection is unprocessed.

Resource Type

Papers

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::MS01170

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