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Yakima Amusement Company records [formerly titled First National Theater] , 1921-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- First National Theatres, Inc; Yakima Amusement Company; New Enterprises, Inc; Jensen, C. S.
- Title
- Yakima Amusement Company records [formerly titled First National Theater]
- Dates
- 1921-1959 (inclusive)19211959
- Quantity
- 4.5 linear feet, (7 containers) : 5 manuscript boxes, 2 flat boxes (volumes)
- Collection Number
- Bx 031
- Summary
- First National Theaters, Inc. leased and owned motion picture theaters in the Pacific Northwest, and in 1958, Yakima Amusement company bought out First National Theatres. The collection (1921-1959) contains financial records and correspondence of First National Theaters, Inc., of Yakima Amusement Co., and also includes financial information regarding Pioneer Securities Co., New Enterprises Inc., and C. S. Jensen.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
First National Theaters, Inc. leased and owned motion picture theaters in the Pacific Northwest. Pioneer Securities company owned 90% of First National's stock. In 1958, Yakima Amusement company bought out all of the stock of First National Theatres, although the name of the company may have stayed First National Theaters.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Financial records of First National Theater, Inc. include cash journals, and ledgers from 1921 and on, profit and loss statements from 1948-1957, daily reports from 1952-1953, and other reports of 1956.
Financial records of Yakima Amusement Company include annual reports, weekly analysis, and correspondence relating to the buy-out of First National Theater in 1958.
The collection also includes a financial journal and ledger of C. S. Jensen, and accounting reports from 1948-1950 of New Enterprises Inc, a company that Jensen was president of.
There are also folders filed by name of theatre, including Tower Drive-in, Capitol Theater, Yakima Theater, and Liberty Theater.
and also includes financial information regarding Pioneer Securities co, New Enterprise Inc., and C. S. Jensen.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Yakima Amusement Company Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture industry--Economic aspects--Northwest, Pacific
- Motion picture theaters--Northwest, Pacific--History--20th century
- Motion pictures--Distribution--Distribution
Corporate Names
- Pioneer Securities Company
- Yakima Amusement Company
Form or Genre Terms
- Corporation reports
- Correspondence
- Financial records
- Ledgers (account books)
- Reports
