Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and First National Backlot Set Plans, 1930
- TitleDavid L. Snyder papers, 1920 - 2010 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1920 - 2010 (inclusive)
1970 - 1999 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
10 linear ft. of papers
1.25 linear ft. of photos
390 item(s) of artworks1. Graphic Arts, subseries A-C as follows: A. Production files – Produced; B. Television files – Produced; C. Stage files – Produced.
- Summary
The David L. Snyder papers include production documents, clippings, periodicals, publicity material, and photographs. There are 10 linear feet of manuscripts, 1.25 linear feet of photographs, and 390 artworks. The majority of the graphic arts materials are set design drawings.
- Scope notes
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts series of the David L. Snyder papers spans from 1978 to 2002 and consists of 423 architectual set plans. Films represented include Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), Deep Blue Sea (1999), Demolition Man (1993), and Soldier (1998). - BiographyDavid L. Snyder is an American-born production designer and art director, active in film and television from the late 1970s to the present, working on such films as BLADE RUNNER, BACK TO SCHOOL, and BILL AND TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of David L. Snyder, 2011-2018.
- Preferred citationDavid L. Snyder papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1687
- 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