Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Frank Tuttle papers
- Dates:
- 1925-1963, bulk 1935-1962
- Creators:
- Tuttle, Frank
- Extent:
- 1.7 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Frank Tuttle papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Frank Tuttle papers span the years 1925-1963 (bulk 1935-1962) and encompass 1.7 linear feet. The collection contains scripts; story material; and personal correspondence, primarily numerous handwritten letters between Tuttle and his daughter, Fredrika.
- Biographical / historical:
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Frank Tuttle was an American director most active in film from the 1920s through 1940s. Prior to directing, he found work as a publicity writer, magazine editor, and screenwriter. He directed more than 60 films released between 1922 and 1959.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Helen Votichenko, 2006
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Story files; 3. Subject files.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- directors
- Names:
- Tuttle, Frank , 1892-1963--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2013
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: September 17, 2013
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Frank Tuttle papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226