New York State Motion Picture Division Daily Schedules of Films Viewed
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These daily sheets record the schedule of films viewed by division personnel and the actions taken. Each "booking sheet" contains columns for data on the film footage of each booking, number of reels, priority (time or date), title of picture, applicant, action taken, and reviewers (usually left blank).
Title
- Daily schedules of films viewed
Quantity
- 1.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1426
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
Daily sheets record the schedule of films viewed by division personnel and the actions taken.
Each "booking sheet" contains columns for data on the film footage of each booking, number of reels, priority (time or date), title of picture, applicant, action taken, and reviewers (the last is usually not filled in). On each booking sheet, the films are grouped into the following categories: leftover booking (reels that were not completed the last working day); referrals and rescreenings; new bookings; added bookings; advance bookings; and outside bookings. Monthly totals are provided for number of reels and film footage viewed.
Access Restrictions
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