Astoria Motion Picture and Television Foundation.

Dates:
Active 1970
Active 1979

Biographical notes:

Foundation established in 1977 to save historic motion picture studio built in 1919 in Astoria, Queens. Many famous stars made movies there, and from 1942-1971 it was operated by the U.S. Army as its Pictorial Center. Museum scheduled to open in 1987 will have exhibitions, cinematheque, a library, and an active education program.

From the description of Historic records collection, 1970-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155452099

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Subjects:

  • Motion picture industry
  • Museums and motion pictures

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Astoria (New York, N.Y.) (as recorded)