Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) records, 1931-1990, bulk 1940s-1970s
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers
- Extent:
- 27 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) records span the years 1931-1990 (bulk 1940s-1970s) and encompass approximately 27 linear feet. The collection contains subject files maintained by the organization, including clippings, correspondence, and memos on such topics as advertising, censorship, labor relations and strikes, and the influence of American films. Other files include information on the Hollywood Coordinating Committee, the Hollywood Canteen, the Hollywood Museum, the Motion Picture Industry Council (MPIC), and the Production Code Administration.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) was an American trade association involved in labor relations, legislative affairs, and press and public relations for the film industry. In 1924, AMPTP was preceded by the Association of Motion Picture Producers (AMPP) and in 1982 was succeeded by the similarly named Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers, 1971-1978, and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, 1983-1993
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
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