Curt Royston Papers
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Abstract
The Curt Royston Papers consists of reviews, promotional matierals, transparencies, film, and video recordings relating to Royston's career as a filmmaker. Materials date from 1982 to 2000.
Biographical Note
Curt Royston is best known for his proficiency in a variety of media: painting, sculpture, photography, film, and video, and often in combination. His work has been shown extensively throughout the United States and Europe including a 1987 one-man exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into four series by format.
- Series I: Reviews
- Series II: Transparencies
- Series III: Film
- Series IV: Video recordings
Scope and Contents
This collection contains reviews, promotional matierals, transparencies, film, and video recordings relating to Curt Royston's career as a filmmaker. Materials date from 1982 to 2000.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (or related rights to publicity and privacy) for materials in this collection, created by Curt Royston was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date (if known); Curt Royston Papers; MSS 259; box number; folder number; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University.
Location of Materials
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Curt Royston in 2009 and 2014. The accession numbers associated with these gifts are 2009.259 and 2014.259.
Audiovisual Access Policies and Procedures
Audiovisual materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers. Materials not yet digitized will need to have access copies made before they can be used. To request an access copy, or if you are unsure if an item has been digitized, please contact fales.library@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596 with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A staff member will respond to you with further information.
About this Guide
Processing Information
In 2018 materials from accretion 2014.259 were processed and intellectually incorporated into the collection. Materials were housed in archival folders and boxes.
Revisions to this Guide
Repository
Series I: Reviews and Promotional Material
Reviews and Promotional Materials, 1988-91
Series II: Transparencies
Transparencies, 1983-88
Transparencies, 1982-1987, inclusive
Series III: Film
Subseries A: Access Copies
Conditions Governing Access
Audiovisual materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers.
Subseries B: Originals
White Shirt Place, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 1858 ft [from orig. metal can label]
En Passant, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 695 ft
Lookout Below, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 295 ft
White Shirt Place (title on print), undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 1000 ft
Lookout Below -- A Roll, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 300 ft
Lookout Below - B Roll, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 300 ft
Lookout Below - Trk, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 300 ft
White Shirt Place (title on print), undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 1000 ft
En Passant, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 700 ft
Day in the Park, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Gauge: 16mm
Length: 1[5]0'
Series IV: Video recordings
Subseries A: Access Copies
Conditions Governing Access
Audiovisual materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers.
Subseries B: Originals
Downtown Madonna/Curt Royston, September 1, 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original format: Digital Betacam PAL
Duration: 16 minutes
"Cool Breeze" Curt Royston, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original format: VHS
Duration: 3 minutes
Curt Royston - Half Light, "Blue Room" Camera #1, November 10, 1987, inclusive
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable until duplication occurs.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original format: 3/4 Umatic
Duration: 5 minutes
