Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- John Sturges papers
- Dates:
- 1946-1976, bulk 1946-1971
- Creators:
- Sturges, John
- Extent:
- 4 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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John Sturges papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The John Sturges papers span the years 1946-1976 (bulk 1946-1971) and encompass 4 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of Sturges's annotated scripts for films he directed, along with some production material, in the form of cast and crew lists, shooting schedules, and miscellaneous notes and memos.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Sturges was an American director and producer active from 1932 to 1977. He was nominated by the Academy in the directing category for BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (1954).
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Kathy Sturges, 1993
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- directors
producers - Names:
- Sturges, John , 1910-1992--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2013
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: September 17, 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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John Sturges 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