Philip Gerard and Lillian Gerard papers
Scope and Contents
Collection of folders with scripts, programs, and various other theatre related materials. Also includes various photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, and videocassettes. Materials from and information concerning the Paris Theatre and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City is also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1985
Creator
- Gerard, Lillian (creator, Person)
- Gerard, Philip R., 1913- (creator, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English and French.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Lillian Nadel Gerard was born November 25, 1914, to Harry Nadel and Sadie Wiener, in the Bronx, New York. She studied at Bernard Baruch College. She had a career in publicity and advertising. In 1936, she was hired as an importer of foreign films and publicity and advertising for the movie "The Eternal Mask," which lead to many subsequent foreign film exhibition and marketing endeavors. Throughout her career, Lillian was an executive of the Paris Theater in Manhattan. She was also a consultant to the Rugoff Theaters, the Little Carnegie, and the Fifth Avenue Cinema. Lillian was married to Philip Gerard, who also worked in the motion picture promotion industry. Lillian Gerard passed away January 27, 2003, in Manhattan.
Biographical / Historical
Philip Richard Gerard was born on August 23, 1913, to Abraham Gabowitz and Rose Burg. Philip had a career in motion picture advertising, publicity, and production, primarily with Universal Pictures. He married Lillian Nadel, who also worked in the motion picture promotion industry. Philip died on May 15, 2004.
Extent
10 cartons (15 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Donate by Philip and Lillian Gerard in 1985.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Gerard, Philip, and Lillian Gerard; 1985.
Appraisal
Arts and Communications.
Processing Information
Processed; Austen Hunsaker, Noelle Otis; 2024.
Subject
- Gerard, Lillian -- Archives (Person)
- Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Paris Theatre (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Gerard, Philip R., 1913- -- Archives (Person)
- Title
- Register of Philip and Lillian Gerard papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 May 3
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States