Widmark (Richard) papers, 1947-1987

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Richard Widmark papers
Dates:
1947-1987
Creators:
Widmark, Richard
Extent:
6 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Richard Widmark papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Richard Widmark papers span the years 1947-1987 and encompass 6 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of annotated scripts for film and television, sometimes accompanied by shooting schedules or other production material.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Widmark was an American actor active in film from 1947 to 1991. He received an Academy Award nomination in the actor in a supporting role category for KISS OF DEATH (1947). He was married to actress Jean Hazelwood.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Richard Widmark, 2001
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actors
Names:
Widmark, Richard , 1914-2008--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: June 18, 2014

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:

Richard Widmark 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