Fredrick Y. Smith papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2014
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
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Fredrick Y. Smith papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Fredrick Y. Smith, 1980
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.
Smith, Fredrick Y. , 1903-1991--Archives.
film editors