Leo "K" Kuter papers, 1914-1979, bulk 1921-1966

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Kuter, Leo E.
Extent:
48 linear feet of papers. 31.2 linear feet of photographs. 2 posters 678 production artworks
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Leo "K" Kuter papers span the years 1914-1979 (bulk 1921-1966) and encompass 79.2 linear feet and 2 posters. The collection consists of scripts; drawings; production material, including budgets, memos, and storyboard drawings; clippings; and photographs. The oversize material makes up more than half of the collection and consists of hundreds of drawings and storyboards drawn and collected by Kuter, primarily for Warner Bros. films. The photograph series consists of prints, negatives, and slides of motion picture production and subject photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Leo Edwin Kuter was an American art director and production designer active from 1921 to 1966.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Kay E. Kuter and Jeane Kuter Harvey, 1991
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files, subseries A-B as follows: A. General; B. Books; 4. Photographs.

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

Access and use

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226