Allyn (William) papers, 1976-1994, bulk 1980-1988

Collection context

Summary

Title:
William Allyn papers
Dates:
1976-1994, bulk 1980-1988
Creators:
Allyn, William
Extent:
7.3 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William Allyn papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The William Allyn papers span the years 1976-1994 (bulk 1980-1988) and encompass circa 7.3 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of production records and script material related to COUSINS (1989) and RICH AND FAMOUS (1981). There is material on nearly a dozen unproduced films and on one television production, as well as a few general files. While the collection documents his activity as a producer, it does not contain material related to his prior career as an actor.

Biographical / historical:

William Allyn was an American film producer. In the 1980s he produced two films, COUSINS (1989) and RICH AND FAMOUS (1981). Before he took up producing, he was active as an actor in film from 1957 to 1965.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Sandra Allyn, 2008
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: April 22, 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:

William Allyn 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