Merriman Holtz papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2741

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes memoranda, film synopses, correspondence, speeches, and ephemera, 1944-1946, regarding the work of 16mm film distributors and exhibitors in promoting bond sales during the sixth and seventh War Loan drives.

Dates

1944-1946

Creator

Holtz, Merriman H., 1901-1958 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Merriman Holtz (1901-1958) was born in Portland, Oregon. In 1925, he married Helene Tyroll. He founded Film Adettes in 1931 and served as a consultant on the distribution of movies promoting war bond sales during World War II.

Extent

.23 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Merriman Holtz (1901-1958) was born in Portland, Oregon. He founded Film Adettes in 1931 and served as a consultant on the distribution of movies promoting war bond sales during World War II. Collection includes memoranda, film synopses, correspondence, speeches, and ephemera regarding the work of 16mm film distributors and exhibitors in promoting bond sales during the sixth and seventh War Loan drives.