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New York State Motion Picture Division Monthly Recapitulation Books


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The series consists of volumes that summarize data regarding film reviews on a monthly basis. Information for each day includes total number of reels received, reels rescreened, total number of pictures, approvals, eliminations, rejections, and remarks. Also included is the total number of double and single reels reviewed during an original screening. All of these daily figures are totaled each month.
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Monthly recapitulation books
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(3 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1942-1962
Series Number:
A1425

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of three bound volumes which summarize data regarding film reviews on a monthly basis.

For each day, a figure is recorded for total number of reels received, reels rescreened, total number of pictures, approvals, eliminations, rejections, and remarks. Figures are also provided on the total number of double and single reels reviewed during an original screening. All of these daily figures are totaled each month.

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