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Universal Pictures Company negatives
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Description
The Universal Pictures Company negatives span the years 1946-1957 and encompass 114 linear feet. The collection consists of 8 x 10, 4 x 5, and 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 black-and-white negatives. The motion picture production photographs consist largely of scenes for feature and short films. The biography photographs consist largely of off-camera photographs, portraits, and photographs of actors at home. The subject photographs include offstage publicity, sales conferences, and a 1955 talent show.
Background
Universal Pictures is an American motion picture production company founded in 1912. The studio is located in Universal City, California.
Extent
114 linear feet of photographs.
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.