Merriman Holtz papers
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
- Creation: 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
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Merriman Holtz, Jr., March 1986.
- Title
- Guide to the Merriman Holtz papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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