Series XIII:: Correspondence (Active Theaters and Drive-ins), 1957-1965

Scope and content:

This series consists of copies of outgoing and incoming letters between the Director of the Division of Motion Picture Censorship and theater and drive-in owners of viable theater within the state. The correspondence mainly conists of letters from the director seeking recommendations for the names of individuals to work as inspectors, to view films, and verify that the state seal had been appropriately applied to the print. The files are organized by the name of the theater and include the theater location. The files have special notations for "Negro" only theaters and inspectors. There are also report forms that list the number of admission cards issued to an inspector.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by name of theater.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Parent restrictions:
There are no restrictions.
Parent terms of access:
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