Simkin (Margery) casting notebooks, 1985-1995

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Margery Simkin casting notebooks
Dates:
1985-1995
Creators:
Simkin, Margery
Extent:
0.6 linear foot of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Margery Simkin casting notebooks, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Margery Simkin casting notebooks span the years 1985-1995 and encompass less than one linear foot. The collection contains Simkin's working notebooks for three films: FIELD OF DREAMS (1989), TOP GUN (1986), and 12 MONKEYS (1995). The notebooks include callback lists and notes; cast, contact, crew, and staff lists; correspondence; deal memos and contracts; and shooting schedules.

Biographical / historical:

Margery Simkin is an American casting director active since the 1980s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Margery Simkin, 2007
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
casting directors
Names:
Simkin, Margery--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2015
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: June 02, 2015

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:

Margery Simkin casting notebooks, 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