Record of films rejected or films approved with eliminations, 1921-1958.

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Record of films rejected or films approved with eliminations, 1921-1958.

Information in this series on films rejected or approved with eliminations shows the Motion Picture Division's concern with sex, violence, and adult situations such as infidelity or abortion. The files reveals that these concerns diminish over time.

5 cu. ft.Copies: 10 microfilm reels; 35mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8262280

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New York (State). Education Dept.

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New York State's education system has antecedents in both English and Dutch colonial education. The Dutch, concerned with providing widespread general education, established tax-supported common schools under church and state control in most of New Netherland's communities. Under the English, who established a system of private or church-supported academies, emphasis was placed on advanced education of the elite and the common school system of the Dutch all but disappeared. In 1754 ...

University of the State of New York

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New York (State). Motion Picture Commission.

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New York (State). Motion Picture Division

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The Motion Picture Division required film distributers in the State of New York to obtain permission to screen individual copies of films. When permission was granted, the distributor received a permit certificate and film leaders which were then attached to each motion picture. From the description of Permit application files, [ca. 1921-1963] (bulk 1920s) (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 83195220 In 1921, the New York State Legislature created the...