Stevens (Spooky) papers, 1946-2009, bulk late 1960s-early 1970s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Spooky Stevens papers
Dates:
1946-2009, bulk late 1960s-early 1970s
Creators:
Stevens, Spooky
Extent:
2.1 linear feet of papers. 0.4 linear foot of photographs.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Spooky Stevens papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Spooky Stevens papers span the years 1946-2009 (late 1960s-early 1970s) and encompass 2.1 linear feet. The collection contains scripts, production materials, and some correspondence. It is particularly rich in publicity and press releases. There are also interview transcripts and audio tapes. Films well- represented include THE GREAT WHITE HOPE (1970), HELLO-GOODBYE (1970), JUSTINE (1969), THE LIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD (1971), MAN IN THE WILDERNESS (1971), PATTON (1970), and A TOWN CALLED HELL (1972). Unit publicist guides from 1969 to 1971 are of interest. There are photographs for a number of films from the 1960s and 1970s, including MAN IN THE WILDERNESS and PATTON.

Biographical / historical:

Spooky Stevens is an American unit publicist active in feature films since 1968. Her credits include PATTON (1970) and UP IN THE AIR (2009).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Spooky Stevens, 2010-2012
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Subject files.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
publicists

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2015
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: June 02, 2015

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:

Spooky Stevens 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