An Annotated List of Moving Image Guides & Finding Aids
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Though currently out of print, these hardbound publications can be found in
large public and university libraries.
EARLY MOTION PICTURES: THE PAPER PRINT COLLECTION IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS,
by Kemp Niver (Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1985). This catalog describes
3,000 films made between 1894 and 1915. Films listed are available for study
on Library premises. Copies, on any format, may be purchased.
THE GEORGE KLEINE COLLECTION OF EARLY MOTION PICTURES IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS:
A CATALOG (Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1980). This catalog describes
456 motion pictures produced between 1898 and 1926. Films listed in this catalog
are available for study on Library premises. Copies, on any format, may be
purchased.
THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION FILM COLLECTION: A CATALOG (Washington,
DC: Library of Congress, 1986). This catalog describes 318 films relating to
the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt. These films may be viewed on Library
premises. Copies, on any format, may be purchased.
THREE DECADES OF TELEVISION: A CATALOG OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS ACQUIRED BY
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1949-1979, compiled by Sarah Rouse and Katharine Loughney.
(Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1989). This catalog cites over 14,000
broadcasts acquired between 1949-1979. Programs include series, serials, telefeatures,
specials and documentaries; daytime and prime-time programs; local, network,
DuMont, and syndicated broadcasts; and educational material. These programs
may be viewed on Library premises. Copies of some may be purchased.
Though not actually published, most of these finding aids have been printed
and are available to researchers in the Motion Picture and Television Reading
Room. The year the finding aid was produced and of the last update is provided,
so films acquired since that date will not be included. Finding aids available
online are indicated by links.
AMERICAN INDIANS IN SILENT FILM: MOTION PICTURES IN
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, complied by Karen C. Lund; 1992, updated in
1995. This is an annotated list of silent and non-fiction films with substantial
American Indian content that are in the Library's collections. The films
may be viewed at the Library.
AMERICAN INDIANS ON FILM AND VIDEO: DOCUMENTARIES IN
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Jennifer Brathovde; 1992. This is
an annotated list of selected American Indian-related documentaries available
for study in the Library of Congress.
BLACK FILMS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled
by Cooper Graham; 1987. A list that, for the most part, consists of films with
all black casts which were intended primarily for African American audiences.
This guide was compiled in 1987 and is not a complete listing of the Library's
holdings. Films listed in the guide may be viewed at the Library when reference
prints or viewing copies exist.
DEULIG TONWOCHE AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper Graham; 1995.
An annotated list of the German newsreel series from 1932 to 1939. These newsreels
may be viewed on Library premises. Copies may be obtained from Transit Film-Gesellschaft
MBH, distribution agent for the Bundesarchiv in Germany.
DIE DEUTSCHE WOCHENSCHAU AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (continuation of UFA TON-WOCHE),
compiled by Cooper Graham, Regina Butterwegge, and Rebecca Thomforde; 1995.
An annotated list of the German newsreel series from 1940-1945. These newsreels
may be viewed on Library premises. Copies may be obtained from Transit Gilm-
Gesellschaft MBH, distribution agent for the Bundesarchiv in Germany
DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION FILMS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper
Graham; 1989?. An annotated list of films concerning exploration. The films
may be viewed at the Library.
FILMS ON THE SENATE AND HOUSE IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper
Graham; 1988. An annotated list of fiction, documentary films and television
that deal substantially with the House of Representatives or the Senate. This
list was assembled in 1988 and though no longer complete, it is still useful.
FOX TONENDE WOCHENSCHAU AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper Graham;
1995. An annotated list of an incomplete run of the German newsreel series
from 1930 to 1933. These newsreels may be studied on Library premises. Copies
may be obtained from Transit Film-Gesellschaft MBH, distribution agent for
the Bundesarchiv in Germany.
FRENCH SILENT FILMS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS COLLECTION, compiled by Ann
Sullivan; 1988. A list of silent French films from 1896 to 1917.
JAZZ ON FILM AND VIDEO IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS,
compiled by Rebecca D. Clear; 1993. An annotated guide to jazz performances
on film an video.
THE KARR (LAWRENCE F.) COLLECTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Karen C. Lund;
1995. This guide lists 75 public service announcements that were broadcast
around the East Coast area of the United States. These may be viewed at the
Library.
LABOR-RELATED FILMS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS COLLECTION,
compiled by Adele Heagney; 1990. An annotated listing of labor history documentaries
available for study in the Library.
MARTIN LUTHER KING ON FILM AND VIDEO: DOCUMENTARIES IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS,
compiled by Ra'chel Singletary; 1995. An annotated list of films and television
broadcasts about Martin Luther King.
THE ROBERT R. GITT COLLECTION OF TELEVISION COMMERCIALS
AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Karen C. Lund; 1995. This guide lists 362 commercials
made during the early 1970s. The collection also contains 7 public service
announcements from the American Dairy Association.
RUSSIAN FILMS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, by Cooper
Graham; 1988, under revision in 1996. A list of silent and sound features,
documentaries and shorts produced in Russia.
A SELECTED LIST OF INDIAN FILMS AND VIDEOS IN THE LIBRARY
OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper Graham; 1992. A listing of 90 feature
films and 100 short films made by Indian filmmakers. These films were acquired
through the efforts of the New Delhi Office of the Overseas Operations Division
of the Library.
SHAKESPEARE ON FILM IN THE MOTION PICTURE, BROADCASTING
AND RECORDED SOUND DIVISION AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Scott
Simmon; 1987?. A list of Shakespeare films and television broadcasts in the
Library's collections.
SILENT ANIMATED FILMS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS,
compiled by Joy A. McIntire; 1995. An annotated list of 250 silent animation
films.
TELEVISION COMMERCIALS IN THE LAWRENCE F. KARR
COLLECTION IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Rebecca F. Bachman
with the assistance of Catherine Garland and Stephen Kharfen; 1995. This
collection comprises 1,928 commercials produced during the 1960s and early
1970s. Public service announcements are not included in this finding aid,
but a guide to those is in preparation. The commercial products advertised
include items such as food, automobiles, cigarettes, various services and
entertainment products. Companies represented are Colgate-Palmolive, Campbell's,
Chevrolet, General Foods, American Oil Company and others. These commercials
were broadcast on WJAR-TV, Channel 10, affiliate in the Providence, Rhode
Island area.
UFA-TON-WOCHE AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper Graham and Regina
Butterwegge; 1995. An annotated list of an incomplete run of the German Newsreel
series from 1933 to 1940. These newsreels maybe be viewed on Library premises.
Copies may be obtained from Transit Film-Gesellschaft MBH, distribution agent
for the Bundesarchiv in Germany.
THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY COLLECTION OF SOVIET
AND RUSSIAN TELEVISION IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Karen
R. Ploucquet; 1992. This guide represents primarily Russian language video
tapes recorded between December 1988 and February 1991. The tapes feature
Soviet programming and provide a record of the glasnost era.
VIETNAM ON FILM AND TELEVISION: DOCUMENTARIES IN THE
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Victoria E. Johnson; 1989. An annotated
list of film and television documentaries about the Vietnam War and related
subjects.
WEST AFRICAN CINEMA AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, compiled by Cooper Graham;
1995. An annotated list of films made by West African filmmakers or related
to West African issues and culture.
WORLD WAR I ON FILM AND TELEVISION IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, being compiled
by Karen C. Lund. This annotated list of documentary and fiction films about
World War I is still a work- in-progress -- it is not a complete listing of
World War I films in the Library's collections.
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