Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Elliot Silverstein papers
Date (inclusive): 1948-1994
Date (bulk): 1968
Collection number: 517
Creator:
Silverstein, Elliot
Extent:
13 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
Elliot Silverstein papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Elliot Silverstein, 2003
Biography
Elliot Silverstein is an American director who was active in film production between 1965 and 1994. He
worked as a television director beginning in the mid-1950s, then transitioned to feature film after
directing "Cat Ballou" in 1965.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Elliot Silverstein papers span the years 1948-1994 and encompass 12.6 linear feet. The collection
contains scripts, production material, correspondence, audio recordings, and photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Stage files; 4. Subject
files; 5. Oversize
Indexing Terms
Silverstein, Elliot , 1927---Archives.
directors