Chen (Linda) papers, bulk 1970s-1990s

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Summary

Title:
Linda Chen papers
Dates:
bulk 1970s-1990s
Creators:
Chen, Linda
Abstract:
This collection consists of the scripts and production information of American still photographer Linda Chen.
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Box: 3
Box: 4
Box: 5
Box: 6
Extent:
6.75 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Linda Chen papers, Collection no. 2421, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the scripts and production information of American still photographer Linda Chen. These include the scripts for "Annie Hall" (1977), "Kramer Versus Kramer" (1979), "The Two Jakes" (1990), "Tequila Sunrise" (1988), "The Love Letter" (1999), "The Fan" (1996), "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), "The Pickle" (1993), "Enemy of the State" (1998), "Get Shorty" (1995), "The Usual Suspects," (1995), "Dangerous Minds" (1995), "Crimson Tide" (1995), and more.

Biographical / historical:

Linda Chen is a unit photographer, or a still photographer. She has worked on films such as "Annie Hall" (1977), "Kramer Versus Kramer" (1979), "The Two Jakes" (1990), "Tequila Sunrise" (1988), "The Love Letter" (1999), "The Fan" (1996), "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), "The Pickle" (1993), "Enemy of the State" (1998), "Get Shorty" (1995), "The Usual Suspects," (1995), "Dangerous Minds" (1995), "Crimson Tide" (1995), and "Pulp Fiction" (1994). Chen's work on "Pulp Fiction" did not just include the still photography but typing out and editing the script for Quentin Tarantino. She left the film industry in 2001 due to problems with vision and began a career in real estate.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Linda Chen, 2001.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-29 08:12:42 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Linda Chen papers, Collection no. 2421, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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