Finding Aid for the James Tartan Film Collection CSRC.4
Doug Johnson
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
March 2018
144 Haines Hall
Box 951544
Los Angeles, California 90095-1544
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
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.
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Open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of James Tartan, 2003.
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.
Cite as: [identification of item], James Tartan Film Collection, 4, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center.
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.
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.
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