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Series VII. The Untold West: The Black West, 1992-1998, inclusive

Extent

8.85 Linear Feet in 3 manuscript boxes, 1 cassette box, 6 record cartons, and 1 medium flat box

Extent

1 Hi8

Extent

10 Betacam_SP

Extent

1 D-2

Extent

2 U-matic

Extent

5 VHS

Extent

16.9 Gigabytes in 39 computer files

Scope and Contents

This series covers The Black West, episode two of a three-part TBS series The Untold West. Released in 1993, the episode describes the achievements of Black cowboys and frontiersmen. Materials related to the episode's production, marketing, and awards include photographs and slides, a scrapbook, and film elements (such as "The Making of" tapes, spot clips, a press tape, a dub version, and interviews) on various media.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically into five subseries and alphanumerically within each one.

Subseries VII.A. Administrative Materials, 1993-1998, inclusive

Extent

.88 Linear Feet in 2 manuscript boxes

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes office files, such as correspondence, an informational flyer, and a VHS cover.

Correspondence, 1994-1998, inclusive

Box: 9, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Marketing Materials -- VHS Cover and Flyer, 1993

Box: 10, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries VII.B. Press and Awards, 1993-1995, inclusive

Extent

.44 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains publicity materials related to the film and awards received by the film and filmmakers. Materials include clippings, reviews, a publicity scrapbook, and photographs from the Emmy Awards.

Clippings, 1993

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

Emmy Awards -- Photographs, 1994

Box: 10, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Scrapbook, 1993-1995, inclusive

Box: 10, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Subseries VII.C. Production Materials, 1992-2012, inclusive

Extent

7.38 Linear Feet in 2 manuscript boxes and 6 record cartons

Extent

10 Betacam_SP

Extent

1 D-2

Extent

2 U-matic

Extent

5 VHS

Extent

16.9 Gigabytes in 39 computer files

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains materials related to the production of the film, such as photographs, video recordings, and a daily planner.

Daily Planner, 1992

Box: 9, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Electronic Recordings, 2003-2012, inclusive

Digital materials

Electronic Recordings (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Photographs, 1993

Prints Level of Description

Box: 9, Folder: 9 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Electronic Records

Digital materials
Electronic Records (Material Type: Electronic Record)

Slides by Simon Chaput, 1993

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

Slides by Michael Paris, 1993

Box: 9, Folder: 11 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Video Recordings

Complete Show, November 9, 1993

Box: 27, U-matic: 558.0176 (Material Type: Video)

Dennis Watlington and Omkari Williams -- Tapes 6-7, undated, inclusive

Box: 46, VHS: 558.0281 (Material Type: Video)

Edited Master -- Finished Online -- Not Color Corrected, November 9, 1993

Box: 27, D-2: 558.0174 (Material Type: Video)

Hour 4 -- Dub, August 28, 1993

Box: 27, U-matic: 558.0175 (Material Type: Video)

Jack Ravage

Tape 1, June 7, 1993
Box: 28, Betacam_SP: 558.0601 (Material Type: Video)
Tape 2, June 7, 1993
Box: 28, Betacam_SP: 558.0607 (Material Type: Video)
Tape 3, June 7, 1993
Box: 28, Betacam_SP: 558.0600 (Material Type: Video)

"The Making of the Untold West: Black Cowboys" -- Produced by Daedalus Productions

Electronic Recordings, 2003-2012, inclusive
Digital materials
Electronic Recordings (Material Type: Electronic Record)
"The Making of the Untold West: Black Cowboys", August 1993
Box: 25, VHS: 558.0102 (Material Type: Video)
"The Making of the Untold West: Black Cowboys", undated, inclusive
Box: 28, VHS: 558.0589 (Material Type: Video)
Master Press Tape, August 9, 1993
Box: 28, Betacam_SP: 558.0582 (Material Type: Video)
Reels 1-4, undated, inclusive
Box: 32, VHS: 558.0336 (Material Type: Video)
Reels 5-6, undated, inclusive
Box: 32, VHS: 558.0451 (Material Type: Video)
Tape 3, August 9, 1993
Box: 27, Betacam_SP: 558.0119 (Material Type: Video)
Tape 4, August 9, 1993
Box: 28, Betacam_SP: 558.0604 (Material Type: Video)
Tape 5, August 9, 1993
Box: 28, Betacam_SP: 558.0603 (Material Type: Video)
Tape 6, August 9, 1993
Box: 27, Betacam_SP: 558.0125 (Material Type: Video)

Master -- No Breaks, December 6, 1993

Box: 29, Betacam_SP: 558.0557 (Material Type: Video)

Spot Clips, August 28, 1993

Box: 24, Betacam_SP: 558.0571 (Material Type: Video)

Subseries VII.D. Research, undated, inclusive

Extent

1.23 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box and 1 cassette box

Extent

1 Hi8

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes research materials used in the making of the film, such as an article and a video recording.

Article, undated, inclusive

Box: 9, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Rough Ryders Stunts, undated, inclusive

Box: 35, Hi8: 558.0751 (Material Type: Video)

Subseries VII.E. Screenings and Festivals, 1994-1995, inclusive

Extent

.69 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box and 1 medium flat box

Scope and Contents

This subseries includes materials related to the screening of the film and participation in film festivals. Materials include a poster, program, and festival press.

Poster, circa 1994, inclusive

Box: 21, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Program and Press, 1994-1995, inclusive

Box: 10, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
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