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Brett Dicker Papers 2646 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8pk0kb3 No online items Finding aid for the Brett Dicker papers 2646 John Brockman USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Doheny Memorial Library G4 3550 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, California 90089-0185 213-740-3994 [email protected] Finding aid for the Brett Dicker 2646 1 papers 2646 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Title: Brett Dicker papers creator: Dicker, Brett Identifier/Call Number: 2646 Physical Description: 10 Linear Feet10 bankers boxes Date (inclusive): 1980-2010 Abstract: The Brett Dicker collection contains collected materials from Dicker's 23-year career in marketing and promotions for Walt Disney Pictures, as well as earlier work with United Artists and MGM. The materials include scripts, press kits, film screeners, and related advertising pieces. Scope and Contents The Brett Dicker collection contains collected materials from Dicker's 23-year career in marketing and promotions for Walt Disney Pictures, as well as earlier work with United Artists and MGM. The materials include scripts, press kits, film screeners, and related advertising pieces. Conditions Governing Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access. Conditions Governing Use All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Librarian. 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. Preferred Citation [Box/folder# or item name], Brett Dicker collection, Collection no. 2646, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California Subjects and Indexing Terms Advertising -- Motion pictures -- Archival resources Advertising Press kits Scripts (documents) Dicker, Brett Dicker, Brett -- Archives Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer -- Archives United Artists Corporation -- Archives Walt Disney Pictures -- Archives Box 1-2 Advertising Box 3 Film Screening Lanyards/CDs Box 4-5 Scripts Box 6-7 Press Kits Box 8-9 Screeners Box 10 Miscellaneous Finding aid for the Brett Dicker 2646 2 papers 2646.
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