Does the Academy Awards® have an archive in Los Angeles accessible to the public?
Osborne: Oh sure! They’re a library. They’ve got that. But the reason why I’m wondering about your question is that the book I did was actually done for the Academy—80 Years of the Oscar—was through the help of their researchers and your question is something that has never come up so I’m not sure if they have that information. Guillén: I was just curious if Cedric Gibbons left any of his original drawings of the statuette or anything like that within the archives? Osborne: I don’t believe there are. There may be and you could certainly find out by calling the Academy library. They’re most helpful. I’m not sure if you’ve dealt with them before? Guillén: I haven’t; but, I’m curious to do so. Also, in your capacity as the official biographer of the Academy, you likewise serve as a red carpet greeter each year at the ceremony. What does that entail? Osborne: What it entails is being the first one to greet them when they come in and make them feel welcome before they head down this red car
