Richard Day papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2014
Title: Richard Day papers
Date (inclusive): 1948-1965
Collection number: 1575
Creator:
Day, Richard
Extent:
2 linear feet of papers.
2 linear feet of photographs.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Richard Day papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of John Day, 2010
Richard Day was an American art director active in film from the 1920s through 1960s. He earned seven
Academy Award statuettes in the art direction category.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Richard Day papers span the years 1948-1965 and encompass approximately 4 linear feet. The
collection contains production design drawings, storyboards, and photographs. THE GREATEST STORY EVER
TOLD (1965) is particularly well represented, with rough drawings, storyboards, plans and layouts, and
brownline prints.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Vertical file.
Day, Richard , 1896-1972--Archives.
assistant directors