Wilde (Arthur L.) papers, 1973-1994, bulk 1980s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Arthur L. Wilde papers
Dates:
1973-1994, bulk 1980s
Creators:
Wilde, Arthur L.
Extent:
3.0 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Arthur L. Wilde papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Arthur L. Wilde papers span the years 1973-1994 (bulk 1980s) and encompass 3.0 linear feet. The collection is comprised of publicity campaign files for two dozen films and includes scripts, clippings, correspondence, press kits, and press releases. Also included is his research for generating press material. Films represented include RICH AND FAMOUS (1980) and TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. (1984).

Biographical / historical:

Arthur L. Wilde was an American publicist active in film from the 1940s to 1980s. He worked in publicity at a handful of film and television studios before forming his own public relations firm, Rothschild Associates. During the 1980s he specialized as a unit publicist on location for a number of independent films.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Arthur L. Wilde, 2007
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
publicists
Names:
Wilde, Arthur L.--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: September 02, 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:

Arthur L. Wilde 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