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Series IV. America and Lewis Hine, 1868-2014, inclusive

Extent

6.26 Linear Feet in 3 manuscript boxes, 1 small flat box, 1 flat file folder, 4 record cartons, 1 film can, and 1 folder in a shared oversized box

Extent

3 VHS

Extent

2 U-matic

Extent

1 16mm_film_reels

Extent

8.78 Gigabytes in 33 computer files

Scope and Contents

This series contains materials related to the feature documentary of the life and work of the social documentary photographer Lewis Wickes Hine, released in 1984. Materials relate to the production, marketing, and screening of the film. Such materials include posters, photographs (both electronic and print), film elements on various media, press and publicity, electronic film clips, and scrapbooks.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically into seven subseries and alphanumerically within each one.

Subseries IV.A. Administrative Materials, 1980-2014, inclusive

Extent

.44 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of office records, such as correspondence and grant reports.

Correspondence, 1980-2014, inclusive

Box: 4, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Grant Applications and Reports, 1980-1984, inclusive

Box: 4, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries IV.B. Awards and Honors, 1984-1986, inclusive

Extent

.73 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box and 1 small flat box

Extent

7.86 Megabytes in 4 computer files

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains materials related to awards won by the film and filmmakers, which include correspondence, certificates, and programs.

Correspondence, Programs, and Certificates, 1984-1986, inclusive

Box: 5, Folder: 9 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Box: 20, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Photographs, circa 1986

Digital materials

Photographs (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Subseries IV.C. Marketing Materials, 1984-2014, inclusive

Extent

.63 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box and 1 large flat box

Extent

27.8 Megabytes in 3 computer files

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes materials related to the marketing of the film, such as a one-page description, a VHS cover, poster, and invitiation to the film premiere.

Brochure, One-Pager, and VHS Cover, 1984-2014, inclusive

Box: 5, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Electronic Records -- Posters and DVD Cover, circa 1984-2014, inclusive

Digital materials

Electronic Records -- Posters and DVD Cover (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Opening Gala -- Invitations, Press Release, and Photographs, September 1984

Box: 5, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Poster, 1984

Box: Shared Fales 117, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries IV.D. Press, 1982-2014, inclusive

Extent

.44 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains publicity materials related to the film, including press releases, interviews, articles, reviews, and a publicity scrapbook.

Press Releases, Reviews, and Announcements, 1984-2014, inclusive

Box: 6, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Scrapbook, 1982-2013, inclusive

Box: 6, Folder: 4-5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries IV.E. Production Materials, 1980-2011, inclusive

Extent

4.90 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box, 4 record cartons, and 1 film can

Extent

3 VHS

Extent

2 U-matic

Extent

1 16mm_film_reels

Extent

8.73 Gigabytes in 13 computer files

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of production-related materials including film and video recordings (both analog and digital), schedules, and photographs.

Electronic Recordings, 2004-2011, inclusive

Digital materials

Electronic Recordings (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Film and Video Recordings

America and Lewis Hine, November 9, 2001

Box: 33, VHS: 558.0494 (Material Type: Video)

America and Lewis Hine, November 13, 2001

Box: 32, VHS: 558.0318 (Material Type: Video)

America and Lewis Hine, undated, inclusive

Box: 30, U-matic: 558.0539 (Material Type: Video)

America and Lewis Hine, undated, inclusive

Box: 53, 16mm_film_reels: 558.0286 (Material Type: film)

America and Lewis Hine -- Dub, November 9, 2001

Box: 32, VHS: 558.0325 (Material Type: Video)

America and Lewis Hine -- Dub, undated, inclusive

Box: 24, U-matic: 558.0567 (Material Type: Video)

Schedules and Photographs, 1980-1984, inclusive

Electronic Records

Digital materials
Electronic Records (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Schedules and Shoot Prints

Box: 5, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries IV.F. Research, 1868-1984, inclusive

Extent

.74 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box, 1 small flat box, and 1 oversized folder

Extent

3.96 Megabytes in 10 computer files

Scope and Contents

This series includes research materials used in the making of the film such as articles and other published material, photographs by Lewis Hine, photographs by other Hine's peers, and an informational poster.

Articles and Archival Materials, 1905-1984, inclusive

Box: 4, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Negatives, undated, inclusive

Box: 4, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Photographs by Hine, 1937

Prints

Box: 20, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Digital Photographs

Digital materials
Digital Photographs (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Photographs by Hine and Others, 1868-1963, inclusive

Box: 4, Folder: 9-10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Poster, 1977

Flat-File-Folder: 9 left (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries IV.G. Screenings and Festivals, 1984-2013, inclusive

Extent

1.06 Linear Feet in 2 manuscript boxes and 1 large flat box

Extent

8.24 Megabytes in 3 computer files

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of materials related to the screening of the film and participation in film festivals. Materials include posters, festival programs, and schedules.

Photographs, circa 1985-1990, inclusive

Digital materials

Photographs (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Posters, 1985-1990, inclusive

Box: Shared Fales 117, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Press, Programs, and Correspondence, 1984-2013, inclusive

Box: 5, Folder: 10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Box: 6, Folder: 1-2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
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