Lambert (Gavin) Collection of Books and Tapes, ca. 1954-2004 (bulk 1994-2004)

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Gavin Lambert Collection of Books and Tapes
Dates:
ca. 1954-2004 (bulk 1994-2004)
Creators:
Lambert, Gavin
Abstract:
This collection of Gavin Lambert materials consists of books, videocassettes, audio cassettes, and a computer disk.
Extent:
1 box (.5 linear feet)
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Gavin Lambert Collection of Books and Tapes (Collection 1278). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of books, audiovisual recordings, and other materials written by Lambert, including "Inside Daisy Clover" and two uncorrected proofs of "Natalie Wood: A Life." Included is Gavin Lambert's copy of "Another Sky," the only film he both wrote and directed.

Biographical / historical:

Gavin Lambert was born July 23, 1924 in Sussex, England. Lambert was a screenwriter, author, and one-time director. His first book "The Slide Area" was published in 1959. His screenplays include "Sons and Lovers" and "Inside Daisy Clover", which was adapted from his book of the same title. He also wrote several bibliographies including "Nazimova," "Natalie Wood: A Life," and "Mainly About Lindsay Anderson." Mr. Lambert died [July 17, 2005], in Los Angeles, at aged 80.

Acquisition information:
Collection was acquired in August 2005.
Processing information:

Processed by the Center for Primary Research and Training by Aislinn Catherine Sotelo, with assistance from Elizabeth Sheehan, Spring 2007.

Physical / technical requirements:

This collection includes two compact audio cassettes, seven videocassettes, and a Zip disk.

COLLECTION CONTAINS DIGITAL MATERIALS: Special equipment or further processing may be required for viewing. To access digital materials you must notify the reference desk in advance of your visit.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Aislinn Catherine Sotelo, with assistance from Elizabeth Sheehan, 2007; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
Date Prepared:
© 2007
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ColdFusion web application, SQLServer relational database and Notetab Pro. Date of source: 2007 Supplementary encoding and revision by Caroline Cubé.

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Gavin Lambert Collection of Books and Tapes (Collection 1278). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988