James Tartan Film Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographic slides relating to James Tartan's short films about Chicano artists. It also includes the title cards for his film Murals of Aztlan.
Dates
- Creation: 1974 - 1981
Creator
- Tartan, James (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials usd for academic research or otherwise should be fuly credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Biographical / Historical
James Tartan was born on September 11, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was an actor, playing small roles on television from the 1960s into the 1990s. He also directed short films and publc service announcements. He died in Los Angeles on November 26, 2010.
Extent
.4 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains material related to James Tartan's short films about Chicano artists.
Physical Location
Materials are stored OFF-SITE at SRLF. All requests to access special collections materials must be made two weeks in advance. Please contact the CSRC Library for paging information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of James Tartan, 2003.
Separated Materials
The bulk of the collection, consisting of 16mm film, audio elements, and videotapes, has been transferred to the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Films represented include: Messages in Clay; Treasures of Mexico; Walk the First Step; The Gang; Low Rider; El Carro Nuevo; Los Four; various public service announcements; Have Another Drink, Ese; Under One Roof; Physical Exam; Murals of Aztlan.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the James Tartan Film Collection
- Author
- Doug Johnson
- Date
- March 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- The finding aid is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Chicano Studies Research Center Library Repository
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