Collection ID: 10639417 MS#1708

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Extent:
5 linear feet and 4 record cartons
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Press Kits Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

Information in press kits includes press releases, credit and cast lists, production information, cast biographies, plot summaries, position papers, photographs, both of the film and of behind-the-scenes, Cds, slides.

Biographical / Historical:

Press kits are infomative packages of infomation about motion pictures issued to the press in order to disseminate information and engender interest. Press kits are used primarily by newspapers and other print media to prepare reviews, and thus there is little demand for complex marketing techniques and gimmicks. Press kits are often packaged in attractive heavy-stock folders featuring a reproduction of the theatrical poster. While many press kits are no more than photocopies of credits and plot summaries, others are more complex, incorporating elaborate scenarios and abstracts, photographs, cds, slides, etc.

Acquisition information:
Accession number: 2010.2011.M159: Source of acquisition--Press kits. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--5/3/2011.
Processing information:

Papers Processed Patrick Lawlor 2/6/2914.

Finding Aid will be written Patrick Lawlor 2014.

Arrangement:

Arrangement by issuing studio or production company.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

PREFERRED CITATION:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Press Kits Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu