Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of 1284 film posters, 156 film lobby cards, and 96 film press books from Arab countries. The majority of the items are from Egypt, but include pieces from Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and other countries.
Dates
- 1935-2005
Language of Materials
The collection is mostly in Arabic, with some French.
Conditions Governing Access
While this collection as a whole is available for research, parts of it may be restricted due to law, university policy or fragility. Any restricted material will be noted as such.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from al-Furat Publishing and Distribution Company, Beirut, Lebanon, and transferred to Manuscripts and Archives by the curator of the Near Eastern Collection, 2006.
Arrangement
Arranged in five series: I. Posters, 1935-2005. II. Lobby Cards, 1948-1993. III. Press Books, 1954-1989. IV. Half Sheets, 1949-1974. V. Fragile Posters - Egypt, 1956-1961.
Extent
33 Linear Feet
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The collection is comprised of 1284 film posters, 156 film lobby cards, and 96 film press books from Arab countries. The majority of the items are from Egypt, but include pieces from Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and other countries.
- Title
- Guide to the Arabic Film Poster Collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Zeina Alhendi Alattar
- Date
- September 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Yale University Library
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New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
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Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
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New Haven, CT 06511