Irene scrapbooks

Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library © 2014


Descriptive Summary

Title: Irene scrapbooks
Date (inclusive): 1932-1962
Date (bulk): 1940s
Collection number: 316
Creator: Irene
Extent: 7 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

Irene scrapbooks, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Phyllis Goldberg, 1970

Biography

Irene, born Irene Lentz and also known as Irene Gibbons, was an American costume designer active from the 1930s to early 1960s. She received Oscar nominations for costume design for B. F.'S DAUGHTER (1948) and MIDNIGHT LACE (1960).

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The Irene scrapbooks span the years 1932-1962 (bulk 1940s) and encompass approximately 7 linear feet. The 7 scrapbooks contain clippings, correspondence, mementoes, and photographs. The 2 photograph albums contain reference photographs of stars in costumes designed by Irene.

Arrangement

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

Indexing Terms

Irene , 1901-1962--Archives.
costume designers