- TitleMotion Picture Research Council records, 1937 - 1960 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1937 - 1960 (inclusive)
1947 - 1960 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
17 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
The collection contains organizational files, including annual reports, books, bulletins, legislative reports, minutes of meetings, project files, studio stage surveys, and technical memoranda.
- BiographyThe Motion Picture Research Council (MPRC) was formed in 1932, as a successor to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Technical Bureau. The MPRC functioned under Academy bylaws; however, it was sponsored and financed by the Association of Motion Picture Producers. The MPRC was governed by a group consisting of one representative from each of the ten film studios led by an executive-producer chairman. It was reorganized in 1947 as a California nonprofit. The MPRC mandate was to analyze new ideas and inventions, adapt equipment for motion picture use, disseminate information, and promote standardization. The organization disbanded in 1959.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, 1982
- Preferred citationMotion Picture Research Council records, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
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- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings
