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Women in the Director's Chair records
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Women in the Director's Chair records
Creator:
Women in the Director's Chair (WIDC)
source:
Reeder, Jennifer
source:
Fortune, Kirston
Identifier/Call Number: M1544
Identifier/Call Number: 9183
Physical Description:
30 Linear Feet
(20 cartons, 2 boxes, 1 card box, 8 map folders, 1 roll; 31 CDs, 14 audiocassettes, 3 Hi-8 videocassettes, 1 reel, etc.)
Date (inclusive): circa 1980-2006
Abstract: The papers document the creators of the films featured in the film festivals sponsored by Women in the Director's Chair, along
with documentation of the organization itself, the history of the festival, and other programming initiatives.
Unprocessed but open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual
& born-digital materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
The collection consists of correspondence, annual reports, newsletters, flyers, financial information, surveys, photographs,
posters, audiovisual materials, and computer media.
The collection is arranged in eight series.
Series I. Filmmakers
Series II. Festival programs
Series III. Programming and publicity
Series IV. Financial papers
Series V. Tour files
Series VI. Photographs
Series VII. Artifacts
Series VIII. Media (audio, video, electronic)
Women in the Director's Chair (WIDC) was a Chicago-based, international media arts activist organization which exhibited,
promoted, and educated about media made by women, girls and transgendered people that express a diversity of cultures, experiences,
and issues.
Their goal was to expand and create new audiences for this work and to advance the use of alternative media for social change.
Their mission was to raise the visibility of women media makers and to support the production of alternative media that defies
demeaning stereotypes perpetuated by mainstream media.
WIDC also served as a network where independent media artists share ideas, skills, and opportunities.
[identification of item], Women in the Director's Chair records (M1544). Department of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, California.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were given by directors, Kirstston Fortune and Jennifer Reeder, in 2006.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Women motion picture producers and directors -- Illinois -- Chicago
Reeder, Jennifer
Fortune, Kirston