Powell (Jane) papers, circa 1940s-2000s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Jane Powell papers
Dates:
circa 1940s-2000s
Creators:
Powell, Jane
Extent:
20 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Jane Powell papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Jane Powell papers span the years circa 1940s-2000s and encompass 20 linear feet. The collection includes scripts, correspondence, clippings, magazines, programs, scrapbooks, music manuscripts, photograph albums, and photographs. Powell's television and stage work are well represented.

Biographical / historical:

Jane Powell is an American actress and singer most active in film during the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in a number of MGM musicals, including SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954), and later had extensive stage and television credits.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jane Powell, 2009
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actresses
Names:
Powell, Jane , 1929---Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: December 16, 2013

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:

Jane Powell 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