Toddy Pictures Company photographs, 1930-1952

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Toddy Pictures Company
Extent:
1.2 linear feet of photographs.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Toddy Pictures Company photographs span the years 1930-1952 (bulk 1939-1947) and encompass 1.2 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of 8x10 photographs and negatives from 71 films produced and/or distributed by the company.

Biographical / historical:

Toddy Pictures Company was an American film production and distribution company specializing in black films. Founded by Ted Toddy (1900-1983) in 1941, the company continued to operate into the 1970s.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Library, 2011
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Motion picture production; 2. Biography.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Names:
Toddy Pictures Company

Access and use

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226