Robert Altman Archive: Projects - 1960s, 1968-1970

Summary

Creator:

Altman, Robert, 1925-2006

Abstract:

Forms part of the Robert Altman Archives. The Countdown series (.25 linear feet) consists of materials from the 1968 film directed by Robert Altman. The series includes a script, articles and reviews, photographs, contact sheets, negatives and transparencies That Cold Day in the Park series (.5 linear feet and 1 oversized box) consists of materials from the 1969 film directed by Robert Altman. The series includes legal materials, a script, publicity and distribution files, articles and reviews, on-the-set photographs, contact sheets, negatives and slides.

Extent:

1.5 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by: Countdown: Emily Thompson, 2009; That Cold Day in the Park: Sarah Hegge, 2009

Background

Scope and Content:

The Countdown series (.25 linear feet) consists of materials from the 1968 film directed by Robert Altman. The series includes a script, articles and reviews, photographs, contact sheets, negatives and transparencies. That Cold Day in the Park series (.5 linear feet and 1 oversized box) consists of materials from the 1969 film directed by Robert Altman. The series includes legal materials, a script, publicity and distribution files, articles and reviews, on-the-set photographs, contact sheets, negatives and slides.

Biographical / Historical:

Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006): notable American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, incorporating ensemble casts and a stylized perspective. In addition to numerous awards for individual films, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award in 2006.

Acquisition Information:

The archive was acquired from the Altman family in 2007-2008

Processing information:

Kathleen Dow, Head Archivist; Ray T. Barker, Supervising Archivist; Series processed by: Countdown: Emily Thompson, 2009; That Cold Day in the Park: Sarah Hegge, 2009

Subjects

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Subjects:

Motion picture producers and directors--United States..

Names:

Altman, Robert, 1925-2006