Woody Allen collection of Brian Hamill photography, 1977-2005, bulk 1977-1995

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Woody Allen collection of Brian Hamill photography
Dates:
1977-2005, bulk 1977-1995
Creators:
Allen, Woody Hamill, Brian
Extent:
28.2 linear feet of photographs.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Woody Allen collection of Brian Hamill photography, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Woody Allen collection of Brian Hamill photography spans the years 1977-2005 (bulk 1977-1995) and encompasses 28.2 linear feet. The collection consists of photographic prints and slides of motion picture production photographs, including cast portraits and off-camera images.

Biographical / historical:

Woody Allen was born Allen Stewart Konigsberg in Brooklyn, New York. He is an American director, screenwriter, actor, comedian, author and playwright. Allen has been nominated 24 times, receiving Academy Awards for writing and directing ANNIE HALL (1977) and for writing HANNAH AND HER SISTERS (1986) and MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011). Brian Hamill was also born in Brooklyn, New York. He is an American photographer whose work encompasses motion pictures, music, sports, travel, photojournalism, and celebrity portraits. He has taken photographs for 23 of Woody Allen's films, all of which are represented in this collection.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Woody Allen, June 2010
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Motion picture production photographs

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: November 22, 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:

Woody Allen collection of Brian Hamill photography, 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