20 VHS tapes produced by David Root (1940-2022). Also includes digital versions (.mp4 files) of 9 of the tapes. Tapes document Root’s home in Concord, CA; vacations to Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Hawaii; Christmas decorations; visits to family; as well as the 1990 Castro Street Fair and 1989 Folsom Street Fair. Two tapes include transfers or recordings of older 8mm films. The tapes were acquired at an estate sale by Root’s neighbor and the owner of Deserted Films, Melissa Dollman. Dollman digitized 9 of the 20 tapes.

1.25 linear feet (1 carton)

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