Lobby card collection, bulk circa 1940s-1970s

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Summary

Title:
Lobby card collection
Dates:
bulk circa 1940s-1970s
Abstract:
This collection contains lobby cards for approximately 7,000 film titles, with the bulk dating from the 1940s to the 1970s. This artificial collection was compiled from various sources including film distributors, studios, and individual collectors.
Extent:
86.6 Linear Feet 77 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Lobby card collection, Collection no. 1999, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains lobby cards for approximately 7,000 film titles, with the bulk dating from the 1940s to the 1970s. The lobby cards, which were displayed in movie theater lobbies, are usually 14 x 11 inches on card stock and contain photographs and text to publicize the films. This artificial collection was compiled from various sources including film distributors, studios, and individual collectors.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by film title with unsorted cards at the end.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Diann Benti
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-12-14 14:45:34 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Lobby card collection, Collection no. 1999, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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