Vernon (Harry M.) papers, 1927-1940

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Harry M. Vernon papers
Dates:
1927-1940
Creators:
Vernon, Harry M.
Extent:
1.3 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Harry M. Vernon papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Harry M. Vernon papers span the years 1927-1940 and encompass 1.3 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of unproduced story material. There are several contracts and a small amount of correspondence, which is concerned solely with Vernon's business dealings, including studios interested in his story material.

Biographical / historical:

Harry Maurice Vernon was an American playwright and screenwriter. In the 1930s Vernon worked as a screenwriter for such studios as Fox and MGM.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. 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: December 09, 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:

Harry M. Vernon 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