Reisfeld (Bert) papers, 1931-1990

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Bert Reisfeld papers
Dates:
1931-1990
Creators:
Reisfeld, Bert
Extent:
15 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Bert Reisfeld papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Bert Reisfeld papers span the years 1931-1990 and encompass approximately 15 linear feet. There are miscellaneous papers, including writings by Reisfeld, clippings, and legal documents; sheet music; tape recordings; disc recordings; and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Bert Reisfeld was an Austrian-born songwriter and journalist. His first career was as a composer occasionally, though not primarily, for films. Later, as a journalist he wrote for German language publications and was a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Acquisition information:
Bequest of the Bert Reisfeld estate, 1993
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
composers
Names:
Reisfeld, Bert , 1906-1991--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: February 12, 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:

Bert Reisfeld 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