Belle Postal and Nathan Postal on the Fox Film Corporation lot, ca. 1930.
- TitleRobert Swarthe photographs
- Collector
- Description
4 folder(s) of artworks
2 folder(s) of photos
1 folder(s) of papers - Summary
The collection includes a portfolio of photographs, drawings, and documents from CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) and SPECIAL EDITION OF CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1980). Also, 39 negatives taken on the set of THE BIG TRAIL (1930) by Florence Postal, Swarthe's mother, who served as Raoul Walsh's secretary.
- Scope notes
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts series of the Robert Swarthe photographs consists of annotated photocopies of storyboards for CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977). - Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Robert Swarthe, 2010-2017.
- Preferred citationRobert Swarthe photographs, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1552
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings