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Title: Universal Pictures Company negatives
Date (inclusive): 1946-1957
Collection number: 1098
Creator:
Universal Pictures Company
Extent:
114 linear feet of photographs.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Universal Pictures Company negatives, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences.
Universal Pictures is an American motion picture production company founded in 1912. The studio is
located in Universal City, California.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Universal Pictures Company negatives span the years 1946-1957 and encompass 114 linear feet. The
collection consists of 8 x 10, 4 x 5, and 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 black-and-white negatives. The motion picture production
photographs consist largely of scenes for feature and short films. The biography photographs consist
largely of off-camera photographs, portraits, and photographs of actors at home. The subject photographs
include offstage publicity, sales conferences, and a 1955 talent show.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Biography photographs; 2. Motion picture production photographs; 3. Subject photographs
Universal Pictures Company