Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Riddle, Melvin
- Extent:
- 4 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Melvin Riddle papers span the years 1918-1969 and encompass approximately 4 linear feet. The collection consists of miscellaneous papers, scrapbooks, and photographs.
- Biographical / historical:
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Melvin M. Riddle was an American film publicist and advertising executive active from 1917 to 1956. He was at Famous Players-Lasky from 1918 to 1922; with Grauman theaters from 1923 to 1932; served in various roles involving advertising and publicity at numerous studios, including Fox and RKO from 1933 to 1944; and handled personal publicity for several actors through Foote, Cone & Belding from 1944 to 1956.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Joe and Lois Riddle, 1995
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series:
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- publicists
- Names:
- Riddle, Melvin , 1897-1995--Archives.
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