Bjorkman (B. J.) papers, 1984-1996

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Summary

Dates:
1984-1996
Creators:
Bjorkman, B. J.
Abstract:
The collection consists of annotated shooting scripts, continuity photographs, storyboards, and production notes. Nearly a dozen films are represented, titles include BILOXI BLUES (1988), A CHORUS LINE (1985), EDDIE (1996), JADE (1995), SCHOOL TIES (1992), and THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS (1987). In addition to Bjorkman's voluminous script notes, there are also handwritten notes by Bjorkman with background details on the productions.
Extent:
5.6 linear ft. of papers
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

B. J. Bjorkman papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Biographical / historical:

B. J. Bjorkman was an American script supervisor. She began her career in television in the mid-1950s, was involved with industrial and documentary films in the early 1960s, and worked in feature films from the mid-1960s to mid-1990s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of B. J. Bjorkman, 1995
Arrangement:

1. Production files

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Script supervisors and clerks
Names:

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Catalogued by Smith, Leah
Date Prepared:
Published January 2023
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Ahn, Stella. Date of source: January 4, 2023.

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:

B. J. Bjorkman 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
specialcollections@oscars.org
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