The museum tells the "Star is Born" story. Someone from a small town can make it in Hollywood. Hoosiers have been a part of Hollywood history from the very beginning to today. Some are stars but most of them are mentors. A friendly face you see in many films and TV shows. Hope to promote current Hoosiers in Hollywood and to keep the memory of past Hoosiers. The museum is located in Red Skelton's hometown of Vincennes, IN. Major goal to promote his career and to bring awareness to his talents.
Private collection. Moved to Vincennes from Anderson, IN to help promote the work on the new Red Skelton museum at Vincennes University.
Photos, lobby cards, posters, dolls.
Biographies, history books, Movie/TV/Radio encyclopedia, clipping file.
Showing films at the local library. Intro to Red Skelton characters at schools.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: True