The Richard Fleischer papers span the years 1925-2003 and encompass approximately 19.3 linear feet. The collection includes production material and scripts, some correspondence, datebooks, and material related to Fleischer's two books, as well as photographs. The photograph series consists of motion picture production and biography photographs.

Richard O. Fleischer was an American director active in film from 1946 to 1990. He was the son of animator Max Fleischer. Richard Fleischer received an Academy Award in the documentary feature category for DESIGN FOR DEATH (1947). He authored two books, "Just Tell Me When to Cry," and "Out of the Inkwell."

18 linear feet of papers. 1.3 linear feet of photographs.

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