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Wharton Studio (Ithaca, N.Y.)

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Ithaca and Tompkins County (N.Y.) printed material

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924065216834]
Identifier: 1074
Abstract

Included are photographs, maps, brochures, booklets, programs, broadsides, invitations, historical outlines, and other printed items pertaining to subjects including local politics and government, urban renewal, religion, civic and social events and organizations, musical and dramatic productions, transportation, educational institutions, and geology of the region.

Dates: 1858-1992.

Ithaca filmmaking collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6998
Scope and content Collection includes 8x10 glossy stills from film and production shots from films produced in Ithaca. Among the most prominent are Patria, Beartice Fairfax, The Eagles Eye, The Mysteries of Myra, The Exploits of Elaine and The Perils of Pauline. The collection also includes press clippings and articles on film production in Ithaca, publicity shots of personalities, special showings and ads such as "Essanay Five-A-Week" which announce coming local showings. Of special interest is an article...
Dates: [ca. 1910-1920]

Ithaca movie industry photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2959
Abstract

Photographs of movie actors and actresses, movie sets in Ithaca, New York, scenes from movies and various public events in Ithaca.

Dates: 1915-1965.

Newspaper articles on movies made in Ithaca, New York

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2372m
Scope and content

Typewritten transcripts of Ithaca Journal articles on movies made in Ithaca, New York. Many of the articles concern Wharton Studio. Also included are some articles on movie theaters and movie showings in Ithaca. Two copies.

Dates: 1913-1921.

Wharton Releasing Corporation records

 Collection — Video 730: [Barcode: 31924093384224]
Identifier: 3924
Abstract

Contains film scenarios and other records of the Wharton Releasing Corporation, an early motion picture company based in Ithaca, New York.

Dates: [ca. 1916-1923].

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Subject
Motion picture studios -- New York (State) -- Ithaca. 4
Photographs 4
Ithaca (N.Y.) 2
Motion picture actors and actresses. 2
Motion pictures -- Distribution. 2