Richard Kahn, undated
- TitleRichard Kahn papers, 1946 - 2004 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1946 - 2004 (inclusive)
1980 - 1990 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
2 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
The collection contains Columbia Pictures advertising reports, Jean Hersholt award materials, USC lesson plans, Academy President and Governor files, and award show programs.
- BiographyRichard Kahn is a longtime public-relations executive. He rose to prominence within the Columbia Pictures publicity department during the 1950s and 1960s and then gained tenure, during the 1970s, as an executive at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He served as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 1988-1989.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Richard Kahn, 2014.
- Preferred citationRichard Kahn papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1844
- 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