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Willam Gray collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8181

Scope and Contents

Materials contain motion picture photographs, publicity materials, books and correspondence, all gathered by William Gray. Dated approximately 1909-approximately 1998.

Dates

  • approximately 1909-approximately 1998

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Closed. Permission for access must be granted by the Curator, Arts & Communications Archives.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

William Gray (b. 1926) is an amateur motion picture historian and collector.

William Gray was born in 1926. An Australian film historian, Gray collects trivia and little known information about famous films, actors, and screenwriters. Gray also finds and maintains motion picture memorabilia.

Extent

2 cartons (2 linear ft.)

2 oversize boxes (4 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Materials were gathered by William Gray, an amateur film historian, who donated them to Brigham Young University in 2012.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; William Gray; 2012.

Appraisal

Arts and Communications.

Processing Information

Processed; John N. Gillespie; 2013.

Title
Register of William Gray collection
Status
Completed
Author
John N. Gillespie
Date
2013 April 9
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