Monday, January 21, 2013

Treasures of the Disney Archives



This one is for Joe. Further details can be found here. 

PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES AT THE REAGAN LIBRARY
July 6, 2012 – April 2013
 The Official Disney Fan Club and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library are proud to announce D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, coming to the Reagan Library in July of 2012.

At 12,000 square feet, this is the largest exhibition ever curated by the Walt Disney Archives and the largest temporary exhibit ever housed at the Reagan Library.  From Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse to Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain America, the exhibition features more than 500 artifacts from nearly nine decades of Disney history – over 50% of which have never been seen by the public – including models, props, costumes, set pieces and artwork from throughout Disney history.

Among the extraordinary Disney collectibles to be featured are:
The original script, written by Walt Disney, for Mickey Mouse’s first cartoon, Steamboat Willie;
A faithful recreation of Walt’s formal office from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., including original furnishings and many of his personal items;
Hand-drawn artwork and hand-sculpted models used in the production of some of the most beloved Disney animated film classics ever created, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, and Sleeping Beauty;
Props from classic Disney live-action productions, including Mary Poppins, 20,0000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Shaggy Dog, Babes in Toyland, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and more;

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