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Robert Radnitz papers

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Identifier: 2293

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Scope and Contents

This collection includes the production records of American motion picture producer Robert Radnitz (1924-2010). Materials include production and research files for film projects, administrative and budgeting records, posters, film reels of trailers and television promotional spots, clippings of reviews, and various realia associated with Radnitz’s career. Major film projects represented in this collection include Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964), Sounder (1972), and My Side of the Mountain (1969). Project files for unproduced films are also represented in the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960 - 1991

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unavailable for access because of its size and current level of processing. Contact the Cinematic Arts Library ctlibarc@usc.edu for details.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

Robert Radnitz (1924-2010) was an American motion picture producer, whose career began as a script consultant. He went on to produce many film adaptations of children’s literary works.

Extent

397.25 Linear Feet (272 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection includes the production records of American motion picture producer Robert Radnitz (1924-2010).

Additional collection guides

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Robert Radnitz, May 30, 1985.

Processing Information

This collection is unprocessed.

Title
Finding aid for the Robert Radnitz papers
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date
2022 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2022 November: Finding aid updated by Bo Doub to document potential mold, rust, and vinegar syndrome issues associated with two boxes in the collection.

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository

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Doheny Memorial Library G4
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Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States