Carson (Christopher C.) Collection of Film Screenplays, 1973-1998

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Christopher C. Carson Collection of Film Screenplays
Dates:
1973-1998
Creators:
Carson, Christopher C.
Abstract:
This collection consists of screenplays from film, mostly from the 1980s and 1990s.
Extent:
2 archival document boxes (1 linear foot)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Box and Folder number, Christopher C. Carson Collection of Film Screenplays, MS120, Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of fifteen screenplays, some original, others photocopies. They include such classics as "Star Wars," "Saving Private Ryan," and "Chinatown." Important screenwriters include Robert Towne, Paddy Chayefsky, and Orson Welles.

Biographical / historical:

Christopher C. Carson is an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University (class of 1991) and film producer. His production company is Reverie Productions.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Christopher C. Carson (2011). Accession number: 2015.20
Arrangement:

There was no original arrangement to the collection, which is now arranged by folder title in the box and folder list.

Physical location:
Section H, Aisle 67, Row B, Bay 1, Shelf 6
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Clay Stalls, Mario Ballardo, Ben Imperato
Date Prepared:
© 2015
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by Mario Ballardo and Clay Stalls. Date of source: October 20, 2015.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open to research under the terms of use of the Department of Archives and Special Collections, Loyola Marymount University.

Terms of access:

Materials in the Department of Archives and Special Collections may be subject to copyright. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Loyola Marymount University does not claim ownership of the copyright of any materials in its collections. The user or publisher must secure permission to publish from the copyright owner. Loyola Marymount University does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or of publication rights held by the original author or artists or his/her heirs, assigns, or executors.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Box and Folder number, Christopher C. Carson Collection of Film Screenplays, MS120, Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University.

Location of this collection:
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, US
Contact:
(310) 338-5710