The library’s collection of more than eight million photographs is managed by the Roddy McDowall Photograph Archive, so named in 1998 after the late actor and Academy governor who was also an avid photographer. Photographs that were originally intended solely as publicity tools are now recognized as extraordinary art, and many of the still photographers have been acknowledged as unique artists. The majority of the library’s photographs are original black-and-white prints. In addition, there are both black-and-white and color negatives, color slides and transparencies, motion picture film frames, glass negatives and glass slides. The photographs include scene stills from films and portrait or publicity stills of individuals, as well as set reference stills, wardrobe and makeup test photos, research photos, location reference stills, premiere photos, advertising stills, behind-the-scenes production shots, candid and informal photos, images of studios, theaters, cameras, residences and Hollywood landmarks. While there are extensive holdings of photographs in the library’s Core Collection, there are also very large special collections of photographs. For information on some of these collections, click on the images above.