Ben Carré papers

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Ben Carré papers
Date (inclusive): 1915-1977
Date (bulk): 1970s
Collection number: 436
Creator: Carré Ben
Extent: 2 linear feet of papers.
Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages: English

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Preferred Citation

Ben Carré papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift from the estate of Anne Carré 1999

Biography

Ben Carré was a French-born scenic painter and art director. He emigrated to the United States in 1912. He was active from 1907 to 1937 as an art director and from 1939 to 1951 as a painter of backgrounds.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The Ben Carré papers span the years 1915-1977 (bulk 1970s) and encompass 2 linear feet. The collection consists largely of autobiographical writings apparently from the 1970s. There is a small amount of miscellaneous papers, including clippings, correspondence, and photographs.

Arrangement

Arranged in the following series:

Indexing Terms

Carré, Ben , 1883-1978--Archives.
art directors