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American Cancer Society film collection
MSS.97.10  
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Description
Anti-smoking public service announcements about tobacco use and other cancer-related health concerns produced by the American Cancer Society on 16mm film.
Background
The American Cancer Society's origins reach back to 1913, when it was founded as the American Society for the Control of Cancer. It reorganized in 1945 as the American Cancer Society, using an infusion of new money to establish it's research program. It has grown into one of the largest volunteer health organizations, providing funding for cancer research, patient support and public awareness campaigns.
Extent
6.25 Linear Feet (5 cartons containing 35 reels 16 mm color film and 2 videotapes)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Library & Center for Knowledge Management. All requests for permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the UCSF Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Library & Center for Knowledge Management as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open for research.