Arlen (Richard) papers, 1930-1975

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Richard Arlen papers
Dates:
1930-1975
Creators:
Arlen, Richard
Extent:
4 linear feet of papers. 0.7 linear feet of photographs.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Richard Arlen papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Richard Arlen papers span the years 1930-1975 and encompass approximately 4.7 linear feet. The collection consists of scripts, scrapbooks, contracts, correspondence, clippings, sheet music, periodicals, disc recordings, and photographs. The photograph series consists of biography and motion picture production photographic prints and negatives.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Arlen was an American actor, born in Charlottesville, Virginia. He appeared in numerous films from the 1920s through the 1960s, most notably in WINGS (1927).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Chris Koseluk, 1997-1998
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Subject files; 3. Scrapbooks; 4. Photographs.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actors
Names:
Arlen, Richard , 1898-1976--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: June 30, 2014

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

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:

Richard Arlen papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226