Dicker (Brett) papers, 1980-2010

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Brett Dicker papers
Dates:
1980-2010
Creators:
Dicker, Brett
Abstract:
The Brett Dicker collection contains collected materials from Dicker's 23-year career in marketing and promotions for Walt Disney Pictures, as well as earlier work with United Artists and MGM.
Extent:
13.5 Linear Feet 10 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Brett Dicker papers, Collection no. 2646, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

The Brett Dicker collection contains collected materials from Dicker's 23-year career in marketing and promotions for Walt Disney Pictures, as well as earlier work with United Artists and MGM. The materials include scripts, press kits, film screeners, and related advertising pieces.

Biographical / historical:

Brett Dicker (1949-2013) was involved in marketing and promotional roles at United Artists and MGM before joining Disney in 1987. He spent 25 years at Walt Disney Studios working on publicity, promotions, and advertising.

The major animated movies that he was involved in marketing include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo. His live-action movies include the National Treasure films, Armageddon, The Rock, Pearl Harbor, Remember the Titans, and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

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Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
John Brockman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-04-20 08:56:36 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Brett Dicker papers, Collection no. 2646, 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