Robert Altman Archive: Projects - 1970s, 1971-1977

Summary

Creator:

Altman, Robert, 1925-2006

Abstract:

Forms part of the Robert Altman Archive. Includes materials related to films Brewster McCloud, Buffalo Bill and the Indians or Chief Sitting Bull's History Lesson, The California Split, Images, The Late Show, The Long Goodbye, Mash, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Nashville, A Perfect Couple, The Quintet, Remember My Name, Rich Kids, Thieves Like Us, 3 Women, A Wedding, and Welcome to L.A.. Records include scripts, legal files, publicity materials, photographs and correspondence.

Extent:

47 linear feet.

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Special Collectons staff, 2009-2011

Background

Scope and Content:

Forms part of the Robert Altman Archive. Includes materials related to films Brewster McCloud, Buffalo Bill and the Indians or Chief Sitting Bull's History Lesson, The California Split, Images, The Late Show, The Long Goodbye, Mash, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Nashville, A Perfect Couple, The Quintet, Remember My Name, Rich Kids, Thieves Like Us, 3 Women, A Wedding, and Welcome to L.A.. Records include scripts, legal files, publicity materials, photographs and correspondence.

Biographical / Historical:

Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006): notable American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, incorporating ensemble casts and a stylized perspective. In addition to numerous awards for individual films, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award in 2006.

Acquisition Information:

The archive was acquired from the Altman family in 2007-2008.

Processing information:

Kathleen Dow, Head Archivist; Ray T. Barker, Supervising Archivist; Series processed by: Brewster McCloud, The Long Goodbye, Nashville: Ray Barker, 2009-2011; Buffalo Bill, MASH, The Late Show, Images, Quintet, Remember My Name, Rich Kids, A Wedding, Welcome to L.A.: Emily Thompson, 2009-2011; California Split, A Perfect Couple: Sarah Hegge, 2009-2010; McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Three Women: Ray Barker, Brian Wilson, 2009-2010

Subjects

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Subjects:

Motion picture producers and directors--United States.

Names:

Altman, Robert, |d 1925-2006