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Series I: Press Kits and Publicity

 Series

Scope and Contents

Series I: Press Kits and Publicity (Boxes 1-3, 1977-1991) contains press kits sent to journalists and acquisition executives. Press kits in this collection are packaged in 8 x 10½ inch folders containing a full cast list, principal actor biographies, story line, cast and crew credits, principal cast photographs and production stills. Of note are two rare items, a white Star Wars Revenge of the Jedi Press Kit (Box 2) and a Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Portfolio with Darth Vader Medallion (Box 3). This series is arranged chronologically by film release date.

Dates

  • Creation: 1976-2005
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1977-1987

Language of Materials

From the collection:

Material in English

Access Restrictions

From the collection:

Access to portions of this collection have been restricted in order to preserve the original materials.

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Full extent

From the collection: 50 Box(es)

Full extent

From the collection: 55.25 Linear Feet

Genre / Form

Topical

Repository details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact

Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
(480) 965-4932