Robbins, Herman, 1924, 1946, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956

File — Box: 159, Folder: data_value_missing_c4a4906e9c42ffcbf8925fd5c83454d6

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection is comprised of photographs that were used in Quigley Publications, active under various titles since 1915 in motion picture industry trade publishing (Motion Picture Herald, Motion Picture Daily, and others). It is primarily an assemblage of publicity photographs that feature individuals associated with the motion picture industry: producers, directors, animators, and their colleagues. Actors and actresses figure less prominently, but are also represented among the approximately 55,000 black-and-white photographs and 3,500 negatives ranging in date from about 1906 to 1972. The collection also includes a smaller number of photographs devoted to motion picture studios, theaters, and equipment.

Dates

Creation: 1924, 1946, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956

Creator

From the Collection: Quigley, Martin Joseph, 1890-1964 (Publisher, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

President of National Screen Service Corp., general sales manager for Fox Film Corporation, Trailers and Accessories Chairman of the Motion Picture Industry 1945 Red Cross War Fund Week. Photographs with Si Fabian, Jack Cohn, Barney Balaban, Harry Brandt, Moe Silver, C. C. Moscowitz, Dave Palfreyman, Frank Drew, Ned Depinet, Martin Quigley, and others. Note: see Ned Depinet, includes employees testimonial to Herman Robbins.