Description
The B. J. Bjorkman papers span the years 1984-1996 and encompass 5.6 linear feet. 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.
Background
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.
Extent
5.6 linear feet of papers.
Restrictions
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.
Availability
Available by appointment only.