Summary Information

Title: Emile de Antonio Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1868-1989 (bulk 1950s-1980s)

Creator:

• De Antonio, Emile, 1919-1989

Call Number: U.S. Mss 117AN; Micro 988; Audio 1100A; additional call numbers for visual materials found in contents list

Quantity: 75.8 cubic feet (112 archives boxes and 31 records center cartons), 1 reel of microfilm (35 mm), 569 audio recordings, 529 photographs, 51 contact sheets, 16 color transparencies, 52 negatives, 6 posters, 2 clipping files, 675 reels of film, and 130 videorecordings

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers, mainly 1950s-1980s, of Emile de Antonio, a documentary filmmaker whose work was characterized by critical exploration of themes in contemporary politics and society. Included are biographical information, correspondence, and extensive files on films produced or considered for production. Produced motion pictures are documented by correspondence, research material, legal and financial records, scripts, production notes, promotion and distribution information, and reviews. This collection includes extensive film, video and audio tape, as well as some three-dimensional objects.

Note:

There is a restriction on access to and use of this material; see the Administrative/Restriction Information portion of this finding aid for details.

Language: English, French, Swedish, Italian, German, Vietnamese

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0117an