McQueen (Steve) papers, circa 1957-1982

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Steve McQueen papers
Dates:
circa 1957-1982
Creators:
McQueen, Steve
Extent:
200 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Steve McQueen papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Steve McQueen papers span the years circa 1957-1982 and encompass approximately 200 linear feet. The collection contains scripts and production material, office files, business records, correspondence, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Steve McQueen was an American actor active from 1956 to 1980. As a leading actor during the 1960s and 1970s he was a top box-office draw. McQueen was married to actress Neile Adams (now known as Neile McQueen Toffel), actress Ali MacGraw, and model Barbara Minty. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the best actor category for THE SAND PEBBLES (1966).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Terry McQueen and Chadwick McQueen, 1991
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actors
Names:
McQueen, Steve , 1930-1980--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: January 31, 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:

Steve McQueen 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