Series III. General files, photographs, and audiovisual material, 1971-2017
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series III includes general files of newspaper clippings, tear sheets, and occasional notes that Joyce Matz conceivably meant to incorporate into the more specific categories of Series I and II; a folder of résumés and newspaper interviews; some photographs of Matz with celebrities and political figures (described below); and a small amount of audiovisual material (restricted due to the New-York Historical Society's lack of playback equipment).
Arrangement
The general files are sorted chronologically, with undated material coming last. As with Series I and II, the sheer number of newspaper clippings saved by Matz in the general files prohibited the archivist from arranging material in strictly chronological order. The researcher should, therefore, consult every folder to catch items that may be out of place. The single files of biographical material and photographs follow the general files, and the audiovisual material is grouped in a container inside box 22.
General files [folders 1-2 of 8], 1978-2017, undated
General files [folders 3-8 of 8], 1978-2017, undated
Matz biographical, 1970s-2004
Scope and Contents
Includes various iterations of Joyce Matz's résumé, and two newspaper profiles of her: (1) Al Amateau, "The Woman Who Likes Buildings" from The Westsider (January 16-22, 1986), and (2) Edward-Isaac Dovere, "A Champion for Preservation" from Our Town (November 18, 2004).
Photographs, 1971-1985
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous images, including several of Joyce Matz posed with actors Tony Randall and Helen Hayes (the latter presumably taken on 3 December 1979 when Hayes was honored by the Catholic Interracial Council of New York; see box 20, folder 1); Congressman Mario Biaggi (in 1971 and later; see press materials in box 19, folder 12); writer Brendan Gill; and Matz with her dog (Attila?) in 1977. Many of the prints were made by photographer Bill Mitchell.
Audiovisual [7 items], 1984-1997
Scope and Contents
- U-matic videocassette labelled "Joyce Matz | Midday Show | WNEW-TV | TUES-6-5-84" (1984 June 5).
- VHS cassette labelled "Joyce on Midday 1984 WNEW-TV" (1984 [June 5]).
- VHS cassette labelled "Joy[ce] [Matz] | 4-21-## | 5-28-94 | May 1st" (1994).
- VHS cassette labelled "4/1/96 | Community Bd | Joyce Matz & others" (1996 April 1).
- VHS cassette labelled "WNBC TV | Joyce & Sam | 'How it Costs to Keep Your Pet Alive!' | Thursday evening | 11 PM" (undated).
- 8mm film reel labelled "NYC" (undated).
- Audiocassette labelled "'Tony Randall' | Bloomberg News | WBBR-AM New York | November 1, 1997 7:00-8:00 AM | 1:53" (1997 November 1).
Access Restrictions
The New-York Historical Society lacks audiovisual playback equipment, so these seven items are currently unusable.