Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: SMU collection of Ronald L. Davis oral histories on the performing
arts
Date (inclusive): 1974-1991
Collection number: 196
Creator:
Davis, Ronald L.
Extent:
23.8 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
SMU collection of Ronald L. Davis oral histories on the performing arts, Margaret Herrick Library,
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Southern Methodist University, 2001
Biography
Ronald L. Davis is an American history professor and author. He retired as a professor of history at
Southern Methodist University (SMU) where he served as director of the university's DeGolyer Institute
for American Studies and the Oral History Program.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The SMU collection of Ronald L. Davis oral histories on the performing arts span the years 1974-1991
and encompass 23.8 linear feet. The collection includes more than 500 volumes of largely biographical
interviews with actors, directors, producers, and writers. The interviews were mostly conducted by Davis,
although some were done by other professionally trained historians.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Davis, Ronald L. , 1933---Archives.