Kalmus (Natalie) papers, 1930-1948, bulk 1939-1948

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Natalie Kalmus papers
Dates:
1930-1948, bulk 1939-1948
Creators:
Kalmus, Natalie
Extent:
0.8 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Natalie Kalmus papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Natalie Kalmus papers span the years 1929-1948 (bulk 1939-1948) and encompass 0.8 linear foot. The collection contains information on early 1940 Technicolor films, including camera department crew calls, schedules, correspondence, and interoffice memos. Miscellany includes fan mail, horoscopes, household bills, personal correspondence, testimonials by Kalmus for House of Westmore, and the manuscript for an article by Kalmus on color photography.

Biographical / historical:

Natalie Kalmus was an American film executive. She married Herbert T. Kalmus in 1902. Natalie Kalmus was executive head of the Technicolor art department in the 1930s and 1940s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ronald Haver, 1992
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Subject files

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
executives
Names:
Kalmus, Natalie , d. 1965--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: September 17, 2013

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:

Natalie Kalmus 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