Guide to the Hoover Institution Archives Motion Picture Films, 1896-2004

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Summary

Abstract:
This guide describes motion picture films from various collections in the archives. The guide is organized by collection title and includes the number of films, the film gauge(s), and the content matter of the films within each collection. When applicable, the guide lists access copies and external links to online content. Non-film materials may be described in the links provided to the respective guides for each collection.
Extent:
Approximately 5000 motion picture film reels (100.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English , Russian , Chinese
Preferred citation:

Each collection of photographs described in this list has its own collection title. Please use the following citation format, replacing "Collection Title" with the name of the collection used: [Identification of item], Collection Title, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The motion picture films in the Hoover Institution Archives collections consist of home movies, documentaries, publicity films, newsreels, television shows, speeches, and many other films that are not commercially available, and are exclusive to the Hoover Institution Archives. The films document historical events such as the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Russian Revolution, World War II, and many other events.

This guide describes motion picture films from various collections in the archives. The guide is organized by collection title and includes the number of films, the film gauge(s), and the content matter of the films within each collection. When applicable, the guide lists access copies and external links to online content. Non-film materials may be described in the links provided to the respective guides for each collection.

In order to view materials in the archives, please note the title of the collection or the use copy reference number.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives.
Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by collection title.

Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

Each collection of photographs described in this list has its own collection title. Please use the following citation format, replacing "Collection Title" with the name of the collection used: [Identification of item], Collection Title, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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