Sidney Poitier, winner, Actor (LILIES OF THE FIELD), backstage at the 1963 (36th) Academy Awards ceremony.; Photographer's stamp on verso.
- TitleLeigh Wiener photographs, 1955 - 1964 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1955 - 1964 (inclusive)
- Description
0.2 linear ft. of photos
- Summary
The Leigh Wiener photographs span the years 1955-1964 and encompass less than one linear foot. The collection consists of prints of biography photographs, including images from the 2001 Academy exhibit "Photographing People: Hollywood Moments by Leigh Wiener."
- BiographyLeigh Wiener (1929-1993) was born in New York City. He was a photographer and photojournalist known for his photographs of celebrities, heads of state, and other notable figures. Wiener's work appeared in numerous publications including "The Los Angeles Times," "Life," and "Time."
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Devik Wiener, 2009; some material on deposit, 2011.
- Preferred citationLeigh Wiener photographs, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1512
- 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