"The West on Videotape" documents 40 interviewees who have been significantly involved in the history and folk culture of the Western United States. The intention of this collection is to demonstrate the value of videotape in preserving local history. The recent advent of high quality, portable video equipment makes it possible to record historical information in the most remote and rugged areas of the West.

Originals: 17 interviews on 35 videocassettes (1/2 and 3/4") Copy 2: 21 videocassettes, 3/4" Copy 3: 21 videocassettes, 1/2" (VHS) Dubbed from copy 2 in 2001.

Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to broadcast or make other use of this material must be submitted in writing to the Regional Oral History Office of The Bancroft Library. Permission for use is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Originals not available for use. Use copies available.