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Projects, 1955-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Subseries 1.1

Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of Emshwiller’s hand and typewritten notes, timing and cue sheets, storyboards, schematics, art site installation specifications, film stills, slides, and negatives as well as project proposals and drafts, including some that were never realized. It also contains correspondence between Emshwiller and various funding agencies and presenters, grant applications, contracts, travel documents, memorandums, invoices, work orders, receipts, press releases, and clippings as well as fliers and programs for film, video and dance events. The subseries also includes a handwritten musical score by composer Roger Reynolds for Emshwiller’s film, "Eclipse," a transcription for the film, "Image, Flesh and Voice," and two 3M diskettes - one for "Hungers" and the other for "Skin Matrix."

Dates

  • 1955-1986

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the institute archivist libraryarchive@calarts.edu to make an appointment to view materials.

Extent

4.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Emshwiller’s original folder labels have been kept. Files are arranged in chronological order within the subseries and in original or chronological order within each folder.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the CalArts Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia CA 91355 United States
661-253-7882