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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Richard Sterling Finnie papers
Identifier/Call Number: M0694
Physical Description:
27 Linear Feet
(24 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1950-1967
Abstract: Photographs, films, and audio recordings relating to Bechtel Corporation's development projects, especially pipe line construction,
all by company historian and film producer Richard Finnie.
The Richard Finnie Collection contains films, audio recordings, and photographs by Richard Sterling Finnie (1906-1987), a
documentary filmmaker, photographer, ethnographer, and historian. Finnie worked for the international engineering company
Bechtel Corporation for 25 years. As a producer for Bechtel's industrial film division, Finnie made over 60 promotional films
touting Bechtel's pipeline and other development projects around the world, including such titles as
Oil Across Sumatra,
More Power to Korea,
Exploring Libya, and
Bechtel in Europe. Finnie also recorded Bechtel meetings and speeches, as well the sounds and music used in film soundtracks.
Richard Sterling Finnie Papers. M0694. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
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.
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Anne A. Finnie, 1987; accession 1987-059. Transfer from Archives, 2000, accession 2000-347.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Engineering.
Phonotapes.
motion pictures (visual works)
Photoprints.
Gas industry -- History
Petroleum industry and trade -- History
Bechtel Corporation.