Inventory of the Gvido Augusts collection

Finding aid prepared by Vishnu Jani
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Gvido Augusts collection
Date (inclusive): 1940-1972
Collection Number: 73027
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: Latvian
Physical Description: 1 folder, 18 motion picture film reels (2.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Latvian motion picture film, including dramas, documentaries, and newsreels, depicting daily life in Latvia, various aspects of Latvian culture, and postwar treatment of events in Latvia during World War II; and orders, certificates, and miscellany, relating to conditions in Latvia during and after World War II.
source: Augusts, Gvido
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1973.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Gvido Augusts collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and Content of Collection

Contains Latvian motion picture film, including dramas, documentaries, and newsreels, depicting daily life in Latvia, various aspects of Latvian culture, and postwar treatment of events in Latvia during World War II; and orders, certificates, and miscellany, relating to conditions in Latvia during and after World War II. Film titles taken directly from the canister or reel.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Motion pictures
Latvia -- Social conditions
World War, 1939-1945 -- Latvia
Augusts, Gvido

folder 10.V

Orders, certificates, and miscellany relating to conditions in Latvia during and after World War II

 

Film reels 1953-1972

Conditions Governing Access note

For information on getting a use copy, please contact Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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"Rita," 16mm, 2 reels 1957

Scope and Contents note

A black and white feature film directed by Ada Neretniece about a young girl named Rita who helps escaped and wounded war prisoners in German occupoied Latvia between 1943-1944 until they are liberated by the Red Army. Film is a propoganda film that documents the attitudes of the Communist regime during that period in Latvian history. Produced in 1957, the film is 1.5 hours long.
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"Diena bez Vakara #4, Diena bez Vakara #2," 16mm, 2 reels 1962

Scope and Contents note

The full length feature film directed by Maris Rudzitis in 1962 is a social drama set in early 1960s in Latvia, depicting a doctor's well-to-do family. The film is 1.5 hours long.
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"Ta Pati Zeme," 16mm 1970

Scope and Contents note

Commissioned by the Latvian SSR Ministry for Agriculture in 1970, The film depicts life on a dairy farm near Valmiera and shows close-ups of people at work and play. The film is 18 minutes long.
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#203 Newsreels, Cultural newsreels from 1962

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Hit Parade 1960, 930 feet, 16mm

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"Andrejs Upttis (1953) Kalnrre (1972), Kulturkronika (66)," 16mm, 2 reels

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"Salina Pavasart I (Rigs 1956) Kultin chronikes (1962) 2, 3, 4, Salina Pavasart II (Rigs 1956), Salina Pav #202," 16mm, 3 reels

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Song Festival - RIGA TV, 1150 feet, 16mm 1965

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"Fishing on the Baltic," 700 feet, 16mm 1955

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Two short films made by amateur film makers in Soviet Latvia, aprox. 900ft., Black/White, Magnetic sound, 900 feet, 16mm 1971-1972

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Unidentified reels undated

Scope and Contents note

Among several of the unidentified films, the collection may possibly include 'Maija Svetki Riga 1960', a student film; 'Salna Pavasari', a full-length feature film depicting a tragic love story in 19th century Latvia, as well as other films and newsreels related to Latvia.