Howard Strickling papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2014
Title: Howard Strickling papers
Date (inclusive): 1913-1972
Collection number: 198
Creator:
Strickling, Howard
Extent:
3 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
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Howard Strickling papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of the Strickling family (Barbara Strickling Biane, Marilyn Strickling Read, and Roy Strickling),
1983
Howard Strickling was a film publicist and a longtime publicity director for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He
was active from the 1920s to 1960s.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Howard Strickling papers span the years 1913-1972 and encompass approximately 3 linear feet. The
most significant item is the ?.J. Mannix ledger,?so called because the name of MGM? long-serving
general manager is embossed on the cover. This volume contains financial information on virtually every
MGM release from 1924 through 1962. A copy of the ledger is available for perusal at the Reference
Desk.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Strickling, Howard , 1897-1982--Archives.
publicists