Zeitz, Harry F., 1/22/49

File — Box: 212

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

1/22/49

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 109.5 Cubic Feet (219 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

See- Julian Rifkin Harry Zeitz, New England pioneer in the installation of sound motion picture machinery, shown writing a letter of congratulations to Colonel Jack L., Major Albert W., and Harry M. Warner on the occasion of their Twentieth Anniversary Celebration of Talking Pictures. Mr. Zeitz' New Bedford Theater, New Bedford, was one of the first in New England to show sound films. Andy W. Smith, Jr. General Sales Manager of 20th Century-Fox, shakes hands with Mayor Arthur N. Harriman of New Bedford, Mass. on arrangements for World Premiere of "Down To The Sea In Ships" to be held in Whaling City on February 15. Harry Zeitz, owner of State Theatre, in center, will cooperate with film company and city officials in making event a big one in city's history.