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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Important Information for Users of the Collection
  • Biography
  • Collection Scope and Content Summary
  • Indexing Terms

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Fredrick Y. Smith papers
    Date (inclusive): 1928-1974
    Collection number: 283
    Creator: Smith, Fredrick Y.
    Extent: 4 linear feet of papers.
    Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
    Languages: English

    Important Information for Users of the Collection

    Access

    Available by appointment only.

    Publication rights

    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

    Fredrick Y. Smith papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of Fredrick Y. Smith, 1980

    Biography

    Fredrick Y. Smith was an American film editor active in film from 1930 to 1961.

    Collection Scope and Content Summary

    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.

    Arrangement

    Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

    Indexing Terms

    Smith, Fredrick Y. , 1903-1991--Archives.
    film editors