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John Ford collection of recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2352

Scope and Contents

Collection of phonographs and CDs containing music, recordings, sound effects, and other materials from films connected to John Ford.

Dates

  • 1934-1964

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John Ford collection of recordings must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

John Ford (1894-1973) was an American film producer and director.

John Ford was born on February 1, 1894 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He was a director and producer and was famous for his Westerns. He worked with John Wayne and Henry Fonda on multiple occasions. He died on the August 31, 1973.

Extent

22 boxes (22 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; John Ford.

Appraisal

Arts and Communications.

Title
Register of John Ford collection of recordings
Status
Completed
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 October 12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States