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Corporate records, 1930 to 1974

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Identifier

IV.D.

Scope and Contents

The corporate records for RKO Radio Pictures (1930-1974) are comprised of administrative and financial records detailing the management of RKO during Howard Hughes' ownership of the company. The administrative records include the Paul Jarrico lawsuit and communism-related materials; plot plans of RKO Radio Pictures' buildings; and materials featuring Gina Lollobrigada, including publicity photographs and film posters, and publicity. The legal records include contracts for actors, music rights, and sales for film rights. The sub-series also contains screenplays for unproduced works and catalogues of works produced and unproduced by RKO.

Date

1930 to 1974

Extent

24.02 Cubic Feet (30 boxes, 5 oversized boxes, 3 rolls, and 2 flat files)
29.94 Linear Feet
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Arrangement

Materials are arranged chronologically. Actors considered for future films, correspondence, and unproduced works are arranged alphabetically.

English