Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Toddy Pictures Company
- Extent:
- 1.2 linear feet of photographs.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226