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American Movie and Television Press Kits Collection
SPC.2018.060
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: American Movie and Television Press Kits
Creator:
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Creator:
Hollywood Pictures
Creator:
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Creator:
Touchstone Pictures
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.060
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
2 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1993-1997; undated
Abstract: This collection contains press kits for mostly movies made between 1993-1997. Included in this collection are promotional
materials such as folders, photographs, production information, cast and credits information, and other marketing materials
for movies such as The Lion King, Crooklyn, Beverly Hills Cop III, Casino, Babe, To Wong Foo, Jerry Maguire, Space Jam; television
shows such as Ellen, and All American Girl; and others. Also included are promotional packets for events such as Riddick Bowe
vs. Evander Holyfield at Caesars Palace, Disney on Ice, and others.
Language of Material:
English
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The American Movie and Television Press Kits Collection (1993-1997; undated) contains press kits for mostly movies made between
1993-1997. Included in this collection are promotional materials such as folders, photographs, production information, cast
and credits information, and other marketing materials for movies such as The Lion King, Crooklyn, Beverly Hills Cop III,
Casino, Babe, To Wong Foo, Jerry Maguire, Space Jam; television shows such as Ellen, and All American Girl and others. Many
of the movies in this collection feature African American actors, directors, and writers. Also included are promotional packets
for events such as Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield at Caesars Palace, Disney on Ice, and others.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Melanie Polk and Saundra Willis, October 2018. Press kits were sent to the Los Angeles Watts Times newspaper for
promotional purposes when Melanie Polk was the owner/publisher for the newspaper.
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
The Gerth Archives and Special Collections is not the copyright holder for these materials. If a patron wishes to make copies
of materials in this collection, it is the responsibility of the researcher to attempt to locate the holder of the copyright
to obtain permission for publication. Full responsibility for legal questions relating to the use and publication of manuscripts
rests with the researcher.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Television
Motion Pictures
Promotional materials