John Millaire Collection on Julius Hemphill
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Abstract
John Millaire is a retired videographer based in St. Louis, Missouri. This collection consists of digital transfers of 10 video recordings by Millaire of performances by Julius Hemphill and the Black Artist Group (BAG) in the 1970s.
Biographical Note
John Millaire is a retired videographer based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the order in which files were received from the donor.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of digital transfers of 10 video recordings by John Millaire of performances by Julius Hemphill and the Black Artist Group (BAG) in the 1970s. Recordings include an African dance and musical performance with Hemphill on the flute and saxophone; various theatrical and musical performances; Julius Hunter, a St. Louis news anchor, delivering the news circa 1976; a children's performance; and an outdoor concert featuring different singers and musicians. All of the recordings are in black and white.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use materials in the collection in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; John Millaire Collection on Julius Hemphill; MSS 575; box number; folder number or item identifier; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by John Millaire in December 2018; the accession number associated with this gift is 2019.026.
Born-Digital Access Policies and Procedures
Advance notice is required for the use of computer records. Original physical digital media is restricted. An access terminal for born-digital materials in the collection is available by appointment for reading room viewing and listening only. Researchers may view an item's original container and/or carrier, but the physical carriers themselves are not available for use because of preservation concerns.
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Processing Information
Prior to acquisition, original video tapes were reformatted and only the digital transfers were donated. At the time of accessioning, materials were described on the collection level. During processing, born-digital items were forensically imaged, arranged, and described. New York University Libraries follow professional standards and best practices when imaging, ingesting, and processing born-digital material in order to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the content.
