Whitney Williams papers

Special Collections
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Whitney Williams papers
Date (inclusive): 1924-1977
Collection number: 321
Creator: Williams, Whitney
Extent: 3 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

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Preferred Citation

Whitney Williams papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Rush Cameron Hinsdale, 1992

Biography

Whitney Williams started his journalistic career with the "Los Angeles Times," where he worked from 1925 through 1933 and later became a "Daily Variety" film reporter and reviewer from 1942 to 1977.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The Whitney Williams papers span the years 1924-1977 and encompass approximately 3 linear feet. The collection consists of correspondence, souvenir programs, and articles written by Williams from the "Los Angeles Times" and "Daily Variety."

Arrangement

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

Indexing Terms

Williams, Whitney , 1901-1992--Archives.