Ralph M. Junkin Papers

Collection

Identifier: MsC0200

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Scope and Contents

The Ralph M. Junkin Collection contains a number of silent motion picture film lobby cards and some photographs including portrait stills of Clara Bow, Clark Gable, Buster Keaton, and others. In the miscellaneous section are window cards for such movies as Ben Hur and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; display posters, a large number of press books advertising motion pictures including Babes in Toyland, Ben Hur, Elmer Gantry, Gone with the Wind, Operation Petticoat and South Pacific; commercial advertisements for Baby Ruth, Gilette Blades, and others as well as motion picture theatre lighting catalogues and motion picture projector manuals.

Lobby cards are boxed and on shelves; oversize loose materials are in the Map Cases.

Dates

Creation: 1914-1966
Creation: Majority of material found within 1955-1965

Creator

Junkin, Ralph (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical or Historical Information

Kerry A. Shermer, April 1994; inventory Compiled by Timothy J. Lyons.

Extent

9.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of motion picture stills, theater lobby posters and window cards, display posters, press book material, and technical manuals for projectors and stage lighting. Covers both silent and sound motion picture.