Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of approximately 73,000 motion picture case files, one for each film submitted to the Division of Motion
Picture for review and licensing. Each case file contains the following: an license application(s); copies of initial and
duplicate licenses; a copy of the filmscript; examiner's report; amended film transcript if changes were made; and receipts
for seals issued. Some case files also contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, transcripts for non-English films, and
promotional ephemera.
Title:
Motion Picture Division license application case files
Quantity:
1135.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1921-1965
Series Number:
A1418