Michael Woulfe with Kim Novak during production of THE FRENCH LINE, 1953.
- TitleMichael Woulfe papers, 1950 - 2007 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1950 - 2007 (inclusive)
1950 - 1970 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
1.76 linear ft. of papers
1.25 linear ft. of photos
570 item(s) of artworks1. Graphic Arts
- Summary
The collection consists of artworks, clippings, periodicals, Academy membership cards, and correspondence, largely from Joan Crawford.
- BiographyMichael Woulfe (1918-2007) was an American costume designer. At the age of 29, he was the youngest costume designer to have been under contract to a major Hollywood motion picture studio, RKO Radio Pictures, and youngest gown designer to receive screen credit. He was also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and a founding member of the Costume Designers Guild.
- Joan Crawford was an American actress active in film from 1929 to 1970. She received an Academy Award as best actress for MILDRED PIERCE (1945).
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of David Jervis, June 2013.
- Preferred citationMichael Woulfe papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1757
- 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