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1. Philip H. Reisman, Jr. collection, 1942-1951

   105 scripts. 3 containers. 1.25 linear feet. -- Moving Image Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Philip H. Reisman, Jr. Collection consists of 103 cutting continuities for RKO-Pathe's This is America series of non-fiction short films from 1942-1951, and for 2 specials which preceded and postdated the series.

2. Chronicles of America photoplays papers, 1920s

   approximately 9,400 items. 88 containers. 23.2 linear feet. -- Moving Image Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Chronicles of America photoplays were a series of motion picture adaptations of select books from the Chronicles of America book series from Yale University Press. The collection includes correspondence, sketch books, research notes, script and continuity documents, photostats, stills, and other production materials.

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3. Motion picture copyright descriptions collection. Class M, 1912-1977

   approximately 200,000 items. 581 containers. 242 linear feet. -- Moving Image Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Motion Picture Copyright Descriptions Collection, Class M, consists of forms, abstracts, plot summaries, dialogue and continuity scripts, press kits, publicity and other material, submitted for the purpose of enabling descriptive cataloging for motion pictures other than photoplays registered with the United States Copyright Office under Class M from 1912-1977.

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4. Motion picture copyright descriptions collection. Class L, 1912-1977

   approximately 300,000 items. 2,141 containers. 892 linear feet. -- Moving Image Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Motion Picture Copyright Descriptions Collection, Class L, consists of forms, abstracts, plot summaries, dialogue and continuity scripts, press kits, publicity and other material, submitted for the purpose of enabling descriptive cataloging for motion picture photoplays registered with the United States Copyright Office under Class L from 1912-1977.

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5. Fox Movietone newsreel papers, 1919-1971

   approximately 1,841,800 items. 1,998 containers. 1,780 linear feet. -- Moving Image Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Cameramen’s dope sheets (detailed notes of stories filmed), continuity sheets (synopses of newsreels distributed to theaters), turnovers (one sentence descriptions of each story filmed), and library index cards from this major pioneer in the newsreel industry. Collection also contains other paper materials including telegrams, speeches, photographs, programs, and memoranda that provide details of the newsreels created by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Although the entire Fox Movietone newsreel collection spans 1919-1971, the materials documenting the World War II period are in a companion finding aid.

6. Bob Hope moving image collection, 1925-2003

   Approximately 19,390 items. A total of approximately 4,900 containers; including 4,850 individually-cataloged objects and 55 box-level catalog records.. -- Moving Image Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Bob Hope moving image collection is comprised of material spanning Bob Hope's career as a stage, film, and television entertainer. Objects in the collection associated with Hope's professional works range from aired and unaired television specials, feature films, and short theatrical releases to camera isolations, production elements, rehearsal footage, promotional material, and outtakes. The collection also includes footage of golfing events, amateur home movies featuring Hope, his family, and friends, and recordings of a wide variety of Hope's personal appearances.

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