Collection of television press kits, 1958, ca. 1974-2004

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Summary

Abstract:
This collections documents a variety of television show genres broadcast on networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, HBO, PBS, SHOWTIME, and TNT.
Extent:
9.5 linear ft. (19 boxes and 1 flat box.)
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Collection of television press kits (Collection 1908). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of American television press kits dating from ca. 1974 to 2004, and documents a variety of television series, movies made for television, specials, and mini-series. Each press kit may contain: show credits, biographical information for performers or creators associated with the production, a brief story outline and/or background information surrounding the production of the show (often referred to as production notes). The press kits document a variety of TV show genres which aired on networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, HBO, PBS, SHOWTIME, and TNT.

Although the bulk of the collection represents the 1980s and 1990s, a number of the press kits are not dated; none of the items seem to represent programming from the 1960s. Most of the photographic material, originally included with the press kits, was removed and in some cases the stills may be in the Collection of Television Stills.

Acquisition information:
The Collection of television press kits is a collection originally assembled by the UCLA Theatre Arts Library and comes from a variety of unknown sources.
Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by television series and/or program title.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the caollection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UC Regents. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Collection of television press kits (Collection 1908). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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