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Tartan (James) Film Collection
CSRC.4  
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: Chicano Studies Research Center Library
    Title: James Tartan Film Collection
    Creator: Tartan, James
    Identifier/Call Number: CSRC.4
    Physical Description: .4 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
    Date (inclusive): 1974-1981
    Abstract: This collection contains material related to James Tartan's short films about Chicano artists.
    Physical Location: Materials are stored OFF-SITE at SRLF. All requests to access special collections materials must be made two weeks in advance. Please contact the CSRC Library for paging information.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for research.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of James Tartan, 2003.

    Biographical / Historical

    James Tartan was born on September 11, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was an actor, playing small roles on television from the 1960s into the 1990s. He also directed short films and publc service announcements. He died in Los Angeles on November 26, 2010.

    Preferred Citation

    Cite as: [identification of item], James Tartan Film Collection, 4, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center.

    Scope and Contents

    This collection includes photographic slides relating to James Tartan's short films about Chicano artists. It also includes the title cards for his film Murals of Aztlan.

    Separated Materials

    The bulk of the collection, consisting of 16mm film, audio elements, and videotapes, has been transferred to the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Films represented include: Messages in Clay; Treasures of Mexico; Walk the First Step; The Gang; Low Rider; El Carro Nuevo; Los Four; various public service announcements; Have Another Drink, Ese; Under One Roof; Physical Exam; Murals of Aztlan.

    Conditions Governing Use

    These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials usd for academic research or otherwise should be fuly credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Mexican American arts