William Fadiman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0061

Collection Overview

Abstract

The William Fadiman Papers consist of manuscript materials written by Fadiman.

Dates

  • Creation: [1909-1989?]

Extent

5 Cubic Feet (9 archives boxes)

Creator

Scope and Contents

The William Fadiman Papers consist of the original, copyedited, and proof versions of the manuscript for Shivering in the Sun by William Fadiman.

This collection is currently unprocessed, but it is available to researchers upon request.

Biographical / Historical

William Fadiman (1909-1999) was a longtime Hollywood story editor, critic, writer and producer. Fadiman taught screenwriting at UCLA and the American Film Institute and wrote three books: Hollywood Now, Shivering in the Sun, and The Clay Oscar.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by William Fadiman in a series of donations between 1975 and 1989.

Processing Information

A preliminary finding aid was composed by an unknown archivist/librarian at an unknown date prior to 2021. This finding aid was revised and input into ArchivesSpace by Tyne Lowe, Manuscripts Archivist, in May 2024.

Title
Guide to the William Fadiman Papers
Author
Tyne Lowe
Date
May 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin