Guide to the Horror Scripts and Ephemera Collection, 1920-Ongoing, SC.2019.04

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Horror Scripts and Ephemera Collection
Collection Number
SC.2019.04
Extent
4.17 Linear Feet (3 records center boxes and 4 document cases)
Date
1920-Ongoing
Abstract
This collection consists of film, television, theatre, and prose manuscript drafts as well as ephemera and realia such as posters, promotional items, and memorabilia pertaining to the horror genre.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
Ben Rubin
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman)
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Access Restrictions

Materials in Box 11 are restricted due to fragility and condition issues. A preservation/access copy is available for any restricted items and is noted at the folder level.

Accruals

Additions to this collection will be made on an ongoing basis are expected for this collection through a combination of purchases as well as donations. Donor information will be noted in the scope and content for individual items.

Acquisition Information

This is a growing collection that consists of materials purchased from rare book and manuscript dealers as well as through gifts. Specific donation information is noted in the scope and content notes of the individual items.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following series and sub-series:

I. Scripts

II. Promotional Materials

1. Photographs

2. Posters

3. Press Packets

4. Realia

Copyright

The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.

Preferred Citation

Horror Scripts and Ephemera Collection, 1920-Ongoing, SC.2019.04, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Ben Rubin in January 2021.

Related Materials

George A. Romero Archival Collection, 1962-2017, SC.2019.03, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of scripts and ephemera related to literature, film, television, and theatre productions. Included are various drafts of scripts as well as ephemera and realia such as posters, promotional items, and memorabilia pertaining to the horror genre.

Subjects

    Genres

    • Screenplays
    • Promotional Materials
    • Posters
    • Manuscripts (Documents)

    Other Subjects

    • Horror Films

Container List