Spyros P. Skouras papers, circa 1917-2012

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Summary

Creators:
Skouras, Spyros Panagiotes
Abstract:
Files concerning Twentieth Century Fox corporate business and film production, correspondence files including many American politicians such as presidents Eisenhower and Nixon, and subject files on Greek Orthodox activities, philanthropy, etc.
Extent:
77 Linear Feet (138 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Spyros P. Skouras Papers. M0509. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Files concerning Twentieth Century Fox corporate business and film production, correspondence files including many American politicians such as presidents Eisenhower and Nixon, and subject files on Greek Orthodox activities, philanthropy, etc.

Biographical / historical:

Spyros Skouras was born in Greece and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1913. He founded Fox Film Company, which merged with 20th Century in 1935. Skouras was president of 20th Century Fox between 1942 and 1962 and Chairman of the Board between 1962 and 1969. In 1969, his Prudential shipping line acquired Grace Lines and became Prudential-Grace. He was involved in numerous charities, including the Greek War Relief Association.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Spyros S. Skouras, Sr., 1988: Accession 1988-011 ; gift of George Skouras; 2017: Accessions 2017-091 and 2017-132 ; gift of Damaris Skouras; 2023: Accession 2023-193.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

Spyros P. Skouras Papers. M0509. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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