Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Fredrick Y. Smith papers
Date (inclusive): 1928-1974
Collection number: 283
Creator:
Smith, Fredrick Y.
Extent:
4 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication rights
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Preferred Citation
Fredrick Y. Smith papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Fredrick Y. Smith, 1980
Biography
Fredrick Y. Smith was an American film editor active in film from 1930 to 1961.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Fredrick Y. Smith papers span the years 1928-1974 and encompass approximately 4 linear feet. The
collection consists of biographical material; writings by Smith; a few scripts and programs; clippings
and photographs related to Fanchon and Marco stage shows; pamphlets related to motion picture editing;
Society of Motion Picture Film Editors newsletters; miscellaneous correspondence, including some related
to Joan Crawford; two scrapbooks; and four photograph albums.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Smith, Fredrick Y. , 1903-1991--Archives.
film editors