Stephen Fisher collection of Wallace Stegner materials, circa 1980-2005, bulk 1980s-1990s

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Summary

Creators:
Herritt, Ebba and Fisher, Stephen
Extent:
13.5 Linear Feet (16 boxes) and 29.9 gigabyte(s) 4 DVDs
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of audio and video recordings used in the production of Fisher's documentary on author Wallace Stegner, including interviews with and readings by Stegner, interviews with his friends and family, and other footage (some possibly from other projects).

Biographical / historical:

Stephen Fisher was a documentary film producer. His program Wallace Stegner: A Writer's Life, first aired in 1996 on KCET Los Angeles. Fisher was involved in programs for public television broadcasting on various topics, particularly the environment and San Francisco Bay Area history. Stegner narrated Fisher's film The Wild Edge which focused on parks in the Bay Area. Fisher passed away in 2016.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ebba Herritt; 2017-2021, accessions MSS 2017-040 2021-162.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy. Digital collection is closed until processed.

Terms of access:

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.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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