Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Anderson, Carl
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet of papers. 2.3 linear feet of photographs. 1 artwork
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Carl Anderson papers span the years 1934-1981 (bulk 1938-1981) and encompass 2.5 linear feet of manuscripts, 2.3 linear feet of photographs and 1 artwork. The production files primarily contain plans for sets and locations. The subject files are concerned almost entirely with his professional career as a designer. The photograph series consists of photographic prints and mounted collages of locations, set reference, research and drawings.
- Biographical / historical:
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Carl S. Anderson was an American art director, twice nominated for an Academy Award in art direction for THE LAST ANGRY MAN (1959) and for LADY SINGS THE BLUES (1972).
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Mrs. Dorothy Anderson, 1989
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files; 4. Photographs; 5. Graphic Arts.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- art directors
- Names:
- Anderson, Carl , 1903-1989--Archives.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226