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Burr Tillstrom Collection
A collection of articles, photographs, sketches, letters, puppets and other artifacts from Burr Tillstrom, puppeteer. Burr Tillstrom (1917-1985) was the first puppeteer to reach millions of American television viewers with shows that were witty, charming, and yet sophisticated enough to appeal to adults as well as children He is most well known for the Kukla, Fran, and Ollie show . Burr's hand puppets were always simple and his sets and props were minimal.
A 2-record 78 rpm set - “Songs by Burr Tillstrom’s Kukla, Fran and Ollie” with Fran Allison
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Burr Tillstrom
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Burr Tillstrom
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Burr Tillstrom & Fran Allison & Puppets
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Burr Tillstrom 1985 “week at a glance” appointment book
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Burr Tillstrom Record
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Burr Tillstrom Record
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Burr Tillstrom Zoology notebook
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Burr Tillstrom address book
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Burr Tillstrom and Puppets
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Burr Tillstrom articles
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Burr Tillstrom bristol board with sketches
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Burr Tillstrom letter
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Burr Tillstrom portraits
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Burr Tillstrom publicity materials
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Burr Tillstrom publicity materials
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Burr Tillstrom publicity materials
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Burr Tillstrom publicity materials
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Burr Tillstrom publicity materials
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Burr Tillstrom records
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Burr Tillstrom sketchbook
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Burr Tillstrom train schedule, card, invitation
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