The Frances Richardson collection spans the years 1936-1969 (bulk 1940s-1950s) and encompasses less than 1 linear foot of manuscripts and 28 artworks. The collection consists primarily of production design drawings for 20th Century-Fox films. Artists include Edward Graves, David Hall, Addison Hehr, Dale Hennessy, Mark Miller, Harold Michelson, Stan Parkhouse, Jim Reynolds, and Jack Martin Smith.

Frances Richardson was an American librarian. She was director of the Research Department at 20th Century-Fox, where she was employed for 42 years.

.4 linear feet of papers. 28 artworks.

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