Kerby (Elizabeth Poe) papers, 1951-2003, bulk 1953-1957

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Elizabeth Poe Kerby papers
Dates:
1951-2003, bulk 1953-1957
Creators:
Kerby, Elizabeth Poe
Extent:
1.2 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Elizabeth Poe Kerby papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Elizabeth Poe Kerby papers span the years 1951-2003 (bulk 1953-1957) and encompass 1.2 linear feet. The papers consist of clippings, correspondence, periodicals, unpublished manuscripts, court documents, and interview notes with individuals blacklisted within the Hollywood film industry.

Biographical / historical:

Elizabeth Poe Kerby was an American journalist active between 1949 and 1964. She wrote for "Frontier" magazine, a West-coast journal which tackled social issues, and was responsible for a number of articles and reports on blacklisting in Hollywood.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Elizabeth Poe Kerby, 2003
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: September 17, 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:

Elizabeth Poe Kerby 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