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Title: Movie Poster Collection
Dates: 1929-1982
Collection Number: ARC 619
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 22 posters (29 x18 to 102 x 69 cm); 4 items; 4 seals (6 x 6 to 16 x 8 cm); 3.3 linear ft
Repository:
Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: Series l (boxes 1-2)consists of movie posters and movie promotional materials, including a program, a press release, and seal,
of Hollywood movies mainly filmed in or pertaining to Monterey County, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. Some movie titles
include "Monterey" in the title although the movie was not filmed at Monterey. Others were filmed in Monterey or other locations.
Series ll (container 3) Steinbeck Movie Posters also includes two Steinbeck commemorative postage stamp posters.
Language of Material: English
By appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.
[Identification of item]. Movie Poster Collection. Collection Number: ARC 619. Monterey Public Library
Donated by Tim Thomas (2014-2016) and Arthur and Loretta Traum (2015).
Scope and Content of Collection
Organized in two series: Series l. Movie Posters and Series ll. Steinbeck Movie Posters. Series l. Arranged alphabetically
by movie title and Series ll. Arranged by numbered boards.
Motion pictures
John Steinbeck
California
Monterey County
Motion picture theater program
Posters
Lobby Cards
Seals
Press Release