Item Information
Title: For the Record
Date: ca. 1960
Physical Details: 1 film reel ; 19 min., 40 sec.
Description: Film documenting the early history, mission, and purpose of the Archives of American Art. Narrator Brian O'Dogherty discusses the role the Archives of American Art plays in art historical research through a selection of historical documents, including letters, photographs, sketchbooks, diaries, and oral history interviews. Dr. Harlan Phillips and E.P. Richardson appear briefly to discuss the Archives.
Creator: Archives of American Art
Forms part of: For the Record [motion picture] / presenter, Archives of American Art; director, James Slayden; narrator, Brian O'Doherty, circa 1960
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: Archives of American Art and Jam Handy Organization, Inc. For the Record, ca. 1960. For the Record [motion picture] / presenter, Archives of American Art; director, James Slayden; narrator, Brian O'Doherty, circa 1960. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Availability: This item has been digitally reformatted. It is available by requesting an appointment in the Archives of American Art's reading rooms, or in certain situations as a Reproduction Request.
Digital ID: 26070