Robert Sheerin Collection of Films, 1914-1984

Administrative/Restriction Information

Use Restrictions

No duplication or public screening without consent of copyright holder.


Acquisition Information

The Robert Sheerin film collection was acquired through a donation from the American Film Institute in 2001. Before the collection came to the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, it was inspected by the Library of Congress for access and preservation copies of certain films, and any 8 mm films that were a part of the collection were sent to other institutions. Accession Number: M2001-101


Processing Information

The majority of the collection was processed shortly after arrival, and multiple prints or duplicate titles were not accessioned. Approximately 50 titles were processed in 2015, and many exhibited advanced stages of vinegar syndrome and were consequently reappraised and discarded.