American Movie and Television Press Kits

Collection

Identifier: SPC-2018-060

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1993-1997; undated

Creator

Universal Pictures (Firm) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Extent

2 boxes

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.

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.