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Title: Charles Champlin papers
Date (inclusive): 1965-1992
Date (bulk): 1968-1988
Collection number: 135
Creator:
Champlin, Charles
Extent:
8 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Charles Champlin papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Charles Champlin, 1991-2001
Charles Champlin is an American journalist, film critic, and columnist. In 1965 he joined the "Los
Angeles Times" as a columnist and entertainment editor. He was also the paper's principal film critic
from 1967 to 1980. In 1991 he became the "Times"' Arts Editor emeritus and continued to contribute
articles.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Charles Champlin papers span the years 1965-1992 (bulk 1968-1988) and encompass 8 linear feet. The
collection consists primarily of clippings and notes for Champlin's articles on entertainment
personalities and organizations, such as the Cannes International Film Festival.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Correspondence; 2. Subject files, subseries A-D as follows: A.
General; B. Articles (biographical); C. Articles (general); D. Books
Champlin, Charles , 1926---Archives.
columnists
journalists