Margaret Herrick Library, Special cinema library in Beverly Hills, US.
The Margaret Herrick Library contains 32,000 books, 80,000 screenplays, and 300,000 files documenting the history of motion pictures since 1928.
The library started in 1928 as the Academy Library and received its first major collection in 1947 with William Selig's documents about early cinema.
The facility preserves extensive materials about cinema production, including original scripts, production designs, photographs, and personal correspondence from filmmakers.
Researchers and film industry professionals can access the collections by scheduling appointments during weekday operating hours from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The library maintains detailed documentation of every Academy Awards ceremony, including nomination records, acceptance speeches, and planning materials.
Location: Beverly Hills
Inception: 1928
Part of: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Website: http://oscars.org/library
GPS coordinates: 34.06050,-118.37670
Latest update: April 2, 2025 11:58
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