Herman (Norman T.) papers, 1955-1980

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Norman T. Herman papers
Dates:
1955-1980
Creators:
Herman, Norman T.
Extent:
8.5 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Norman T. Herman papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Norman T. Herman papers span the years 1955-1980 and encompass 8.5 linear feet. The collection consists of scripts and production information for most of the films produced by Herman.

Biographical / historical:

Norman T. Herman was an American producer and director. His first film as a producer was SIERRA STRANGER (1957). Herman went on to produce films for American International Pictures (AIP) such as HOT ROD GIRL (1956), PSYCH-OUT (1968), BLOODY MAMA (1970), BLACULA (1972), and ROLLING THUNDER (1977). He also directed TOKYO AFTER DARK (1959) and MONDO TEENO (1967). Herman served as executive producer for IN GOD WE TRUST (1980).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Norman T. Herman, 1995-2000
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. 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:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: April 07, 2014

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:

Norman T. Herman 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