MGM short films production records, 1930s-1940s

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Summary

Title:
MGM short films production records
Dates:
1930s-1940s
Creators:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Abstract:
This collection consists of production film stills and documents for short films by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, dating from the late 1930s to 1940s. Many films are only represented by proof sets of film stills, but there are also some schedules, crew lists, payroll documents, correspondence, and memoranda. Films included in this collection include short films from the "Our Gang" series produced by MGM.
Extent:
2.85 Linear Feet 5 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], MGM Short Films production records, Collection no. 2406, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of production film stills and documents for short films by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, dating from the late 1930s to 1940s. Many films are only represented by proof sets of film stills, but there are also some schedules, crew lists, payroll documents, correspondence, and memoranda. Films included in this collection include short films from the "Our Gang" series produced by MGM.

Acquisition information:
Gift of MGM, April 8, 1970.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Arrangement:

The files are arranged by film production number.

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 2022-09-21 11:08:39 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], MGM Short Films production records, Collection no. 2406, 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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