Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Tallmantz Aviation, Inc.
- Extent:
- 15 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Tallmantz Aviation records span the years 1949-1986 (bulk 1960s-1970s) and encompass 15 linear feet. The collection contains business records that document the services of Tallmantz Aviation and Paul Mantz Air Services for more than 100 motion pictures. Aircraft employed, financial and billing information, correspondence, consultation, and location reports are among the documents.
- Biographical / historical:
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Tallmantz Aviation, Inc., was formed in 1961 by pilots Frank G. Tallman (1919-1978) and Paul Mantz (1903-1965). Its motion picture industry services included modern and antique aircraft rental, aerial photography, aerial stunts, location spotting, mockups, props, research, and charters. The company was based at the Orange County (now John Wayne) Airport in Santa Ana, California. Tallmantz Aviation ceased operations around 1991.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 1991
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television movies, Mini-Series, Pilots, and Documentaries; 3. Television series; 4. Film and TV subject files; 5. Account files (primarily advertising, aerial photography, and industrial films); 6. Correspondence and Subject files; 7. Insurance Claims, Accidents, Lawsuits; 8. Financial files; 9. Aircraft files; 10. Miscellaneous.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- business records
- Names:
- Tallmantz Aviation, Inc.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226