Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Fredrick Y. Smith papers
- Dates:
- 1928-1974
- Creators:
- Smith, Fredrick Y.
- Extent:
- 4 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Fredrick Y. Smith papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Fredrick Y. Smith papers span the years 1928-1974 and encompass approximately 4 linear feet. The collection consists of biographical material; writings by Smith; a few scripts and programs; clippings and photographs related to Fanchon and Marco stage shows; pamphlets related to motion picture editing; Society of Motion Picture Film Editors newsletters; miscellaneous correspondence, including some related to Joan Crawford; two scrapbooks; and four photograph albums.
- Biographical / historical:
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Fredrick Y. Smith was an American film editor active in film from 1930 to 1961.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Fredrick Y. Smith, 1980
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- film editors
- Names:
- Smith, Fredrick Y. , 1903-1991--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: July 07, 2014
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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Fredrick Y. Smith 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