Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Peggy Robertson papers
- Dates:
- 1958-1992
- Creators:
- Robertson, Peggy
- Extent:
- 5.4 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Peggy Robertson papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Peggy Robertson papers span the years 1958-1992 and encompass approximately 5.4 linear feet. The collection contains scripts, many of which are annotated, and production material for nine films made by Alfred Hitchcock as well his unproduced film THE SHORT NIGHT. The scripts for NORTH BY NORTHWEST and VERTIGO are especially detailed due to Robertson's role as script supervisor on both of these films. There are also book galleys for "Conversations with Picture Directors" featuring oral histories with directors such as Howard Hawks, Alfred Hitchcock, Leo McCarey, and Otto Preminger, among others.
- Biographical / historical:
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Peggy Robertson was a script supervisor who became director Alfred Hitchcock? personal assistant.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files; 4. Writing; 5. Production Art.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: June 18, 2014
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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Peggy Robertson 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