1931 - 1990 (inclusive)
72 linear ft. of papers

1983 - 1996 (inclusive)
6.7 linear ft. of papers
0.4 linear ft. of photos
Behind the Lens is an American association of professional camerawomen established in 1984 to promote the employment of women in film and television. The organization, which dissolved in 1996, acted as a support group and held seminars. The Behind the Lens mailing address was in Santa Monica, California. Members included directors of photography, camera operators, camera assistants, still photographers, and film loaders. Kate Butler served as chief executive officer. American filmmaker, turned professor, Alexis Krasilovsky served as the assistant newsletter editor and secretary. Kelly Uchimura, working assistant camera, was at the beginning her career.

1933 - 1935 (inclusive)
2 item(s) of papers

1924 - 1936 (inclusive)
3.6 linear ft. of papers

1941 - 1957 (inclusive)
2 linear ft. of papers

1936 - 1991 (inclusive)
13 linear ft. of papers
The Hollywood Women's Press Club is a Hollywood luncheon club for professional news writers formed in 1928 by columnist Louella O. Parsons and others.

1980 - 1990 (inclusive)
5 item(s) of posters
7 item(s) of artworks

1917 - 1969 (inclusive)
72 linear ft. of papers
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was located in Culver City, California.

1923 - 1961 (inclusive)
3.5 linear ft. of papers
1 item(s) of artworks
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was located in Culver City, California.

1947 - 1968 (inclusive)
8.3 linear ft. of papers
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was located in Culver City, California.

1917 - 1982 (inclusive)
14 linear ft. of papers
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was located in Culver City, California.

1990 - 2013 (inclusive)
26 linear ft. of papers

1909 - 1929 (inclusive)
1 linear ft. of papers
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

1934 - 1965 (inclusive)
6.7 linear ft. of papers
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

1934 - 1976 (inclusive)
7 linear ft. of papers
1 linear ft. of photos
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

1929 - 1960 (inclusive)
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

1932 - 1962 (inclusive)
27 linear ft. of papers
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

146 linear ft. of papers
2 linear ft. of photos
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

1927 - 1967 (inclusive)
240 linear ft. of papers
Founded as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) in 1922, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a film industry trade association which during the 1930s and 1940s promoted a vigorous public relations campaign to provide wholesome movies to the American public and ensure Hollywood’s financial appeal to investors. It created the Production Code Administration (PCA) in 1934 to enforce the Motion Picture Production Code and during World War II formed the Hollywood Victory Committee to support the war effort at home and overseas. In 1946 the committee changed its name to the Hollywood Coordinating Committee and performed charity work until 1957. The MPAA continues to advocate for the film industry.

1943 - 1958 (inclusive)
0.7 linear ft. of papers
The Motion Picture Industry Council (MPIC) was a Hollywood public relations organization active from 1948 to 1959. It was formed by ten member groups that included producers and the talent guilds and unions. Its broader aims embraced lobbying against censorship and trade barriers. Located in Beverly Hills, California, it suspended operations in 1959.

1908 - 1918 (inclusive)
1.8 linear ft. of papers

1937 - 1960 (inclusive)
17 linear ft. of papers

1930 - 1948 (inclusive)
17.2 linear ft. of papers
The Motion Picture Society for the Americas (MPSA) was an organization formed during World War II by the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs (OCIAA), a U.S. government agency. The goal was to promote cultural relations and economic collaboration between North and South America. To that end the MPSA encouraged Hollywood film producers to include Latin American themes, locations, music, and talent in their films. The organization was made up of film industry executives at the studios, agencies, and guilds, with producer Walter Wanger serving as president. The MPSA ended its mission in 1946.

1950 - 1953 (inclusive)
2 linear ft. of papers
Movietime U.S.A. was an American film public relations organization sponsored by the Council of Motion Picture Organizations (COMPO) "to bring the story of Hollywood to the 'grass roots' of America." The organization, active from 1951 to 1953, produced regional tours.

1943 - 1944 (inclusive)
0.2 linear ft. of papers

1942 - 1943 (inclusive)
1 folder(s) of papers

1935 - 1959 (inclusive)
0.8 linear ft. of papers
Paramount Pictures is an American film production and distribution company formed in 1914. The studio is located in Hollywood, California.

1932 - 1961 (inclusive)
7 linear ft. of papers
Paramount Pictures is an American film production and distribution company formed in 1914. The studio is located in Hollywood, California.

1924 - 1970 (inclusive)
290 linear ft. of papers
2 item(s) of artworks
Paramount Pictures is an American film production and distribution company formed in 1914. The studio is located in Hollywood, California.

1939 - 1966 (bulk)
24 linear ft. of papers
Paramount Pictures is an American film production and distribution company formed in 1914. The studio is located in Hollywood, California.

1912 - 1988 (inclusive)
425 linear ft. of papers
Paramount Pictures is an American film production and distribution company formed in 1914. The studio is located in Hollywood, California.

1936 - 1957 (inclusive)
0.6 linear ft. of papers
RKO Radio Pictures was an American film production and distribution company founded in 1928. RKO actively produced films through 1958 and released films through 1960.

1942 - 1974 (inclusive)
3 linear ft. of papers
The Screen Composers Association (SCA) was a Hollywood film composers organization that first met in 1945, though its roots extend back to 1942. The group sought to form a guild as well as increase royalty payments from performing rights societies. The association's strongest years were from 1945 to 1959 before membership began to wane. There was some resurgence of activity in the early seventies but the organization never recaptured its earlier energy.

1930 - 1952 (inclusive)
1 linear ft. of papers
The Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers, Inc. (SIMPP) was an American film trade organization formed in 1942 to strengthen and protect the role and function of the independent producer, to adhere to sound artistic and economic practices, and to promote the wise use of the medium of motion pictures. In 1948, SIMPP filed the first antitrust suit brought by producers against exhibitors (in this case, the United Detroit Theatres Corporation) alleging monopoly and restraint of trade.

1960 - 2007 (inclusive)
52 linear ft. of photos
The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers (SMPSP) is an American professional, honorary organization founded in 1995. SMPSP members are unit still photographers.

1971 - 1973 (inclusive)
3 linear ft. of papers
The Film Society was an American cinema society and self-defined “semi-autonomous educational organization” in operation from 1970 to 1973 in Los Angeles. Operating out of the Egg and the Eye (now the Craft and Folk Art Museum), the Film Society screened a combination of new films, classic revival, short films, and Los Angeles area contemporary independent cinema premieres.

1908 - 1989 (inclusive)
32 linear ft. of papers
35 item(s) of artworks

1918 - 1986 (inclusive)
1378 linear ft. of papers
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was located in Culver City, California.