J. Gerald Hooper Collection
Inclusive Dates
circa 1950 – 1989
Abstract
This collection contains amateur travelogue films and audio reels made by J. Gerald Hooper. Hooper was a member of a local amatuer film club, whose name and location have yet to be identified.
Collection Items
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Items with Viewable Media
- End of a Perfect Day (Audio)
- England (Reel 1/2)
- England (Reel 2/2)
- European Mosaic (Original Part 1/3 England)
- A Fine Home Near Edenbridge [?]
- Germany (1970) Reel #1
- Holiday in Greece
- Holland (New Print Reel 1/2)
- Holland (New Print Reel 2/2)
- Holland (Original Reel 2)
- Iberia’s First “Skyway to Spain”
- Mexico Sail Fishing
- Pagent of India
- Penrtiyn [?] State Quarries at Wales
- Skyway to Spain
- Spanish Interlude (Original Reel 1/2)
- Spanish Interlude (Original Reel 2/2)
- Starved Rock
- Tour of England (Reel #2)
- Wales - Carilyn Queen[?]
- Wales - Steel Mills - Coal Mines (Reel #2)
- Yugoslavia (Reel #2)
- Yugoslavia Welcomes You
Collection Identifier
C.2011-12
Extent of Collection
38 reels of 16mm film totaling 35,050 feet ; 32 reels of 1/4" audio
Language Of Materials
English
Subject
Custodial History
This lot arrived at CFA in late 2011 from Cathy Whicker. The lot contains amateur films made by J. Gerald Hooper, a friend of Ms. Whicker's grandfather. Both Ms. Whicker's grandfather and J. Gerald Hooper were in the same amateur film club here in Chicago. The lot consists of 16mm. film (including some production negatives and internegs) and 1/4" audio.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the rights to the films in this collection.