Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Stanley Donen papers
- Dates:
- 1960-1989
- Creators:
- Donen, Stanley
- Extent:
- 34 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Stanley Donen papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Stanley Donen papers span the years 1960-1989 and encompass approximately 34 linear feet. The collection contains production files; the subject files include material pertaining to Stanley Donen Films; scrapbooks; and disc recordings.
- Biographical / historical:
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Stanley Donen is an American director, producer, and choreographer. Donen directed some of Hollywood's most acclaimed musicals including SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954) and FUNNY FACE (1957), and co- directed ON THE TOWN (1949), SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952), and DAMN YANKEES (1958). He received a 1997 Honorary Award from the Academy.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Stanley Donen, 1990-1994
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- directors
producers - Names:
- Donen, Stanley , 1924---Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2013
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: November 13, 2013
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Stanley Donen papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226