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Title: Loren L. Ryder papers
Date (inclusive): 1929-1967
Date (bulk): 1950s-1960s
Collection number: 353
Creator:
Ryder, Loren L.
Extent:
3 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Loren L. Ryder papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of the Loren Ryder family, 1994
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.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
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.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Ryder, Loren L. , 1900-1985--Archives.
sound technicians