Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Loren L. Ryder papers
- Dates:
- 1929-1967, bulk 1950s-1960s
- Creators:
- Ryder, Loren L.
- Extent:
- 3 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Loren L. Ryder papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Loren L. Ryder papers span the years 1929-1967 (bulk 1950s-1960s) and encompass circa 3 linear feet. The collection largely relates to Ryder's career as a sound technician, inventor of devices relating to the recording of sound for motion pictures, and developer of Paramount's VistaVision widescreen process. The collection consists of blueprints, clippings, correspondence, log books, speeches, technical diagrams, and four scrapbooks.
- Biographical / historical:
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Loren L. Ryder was a sound technician at Paramount from 1929 to 1956. He served as the head of Paramount's sound department and director of recording, and later was in charge of Special Engineering Projects. He was the founder of Ryder 16mm Services, later known as Ryder Services and Ryder Sound Services.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of the Loren Ryder family, 1994
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- sound technicians
- Names:
- Ryder, Loren L. , 1900-1985--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: August 25, 2014
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
- Preferred citation:
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Loren L. Ryder papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226