The Henry King papers span the years 1923-1981 and encompass 8 linear feet. The collection contains scripts and/or annotated copies of original source material; a small amount of production material; awards and certificates; biographical data; contracts; correspondence, the bulk of which dates from 1970 to 1981; memoranda from Darryl F. Zanuck and other executives from 20th Century-Fox; and books, many of which are inscribed to King by their authors.

Henry King was an American director, producer, and actor whose film career spanned 1912 to 1962. Among his notable films are STELLA DALLAS (1926), JESSE JAMES (1939), THE SONG OF BERNADETTE (1943), THE GUNFIGHTER (1950), and TENDER IS THE NIGHT (1962). King served on the Academy Board of Governors and was a founder and life member of the Academy. He was twice nominated by the Academy in the directing category for THE SONG OF BERNADETTE (1943) and WILSON (1944).

8 linear feet of papers.

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