Chicago Public Library Collection

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Kali Nihta, Socrates
Film
Kali Nihta, Socrates
1962
The New World of Stainless Steel
Film
The New World of Stainless Steel
1960
Peas with Mom
Film
Peas with Mom
1986
This is Synchronized Swimming
Film
This is Synchronized Swimming
1958
Lift, The
Film
Lift, The
1972
Ratamata
Film
Ratamata
1971
In the Divine Plan
Film
In the Divine Plan
circa 1971
Game
Film
Game
1972
February 31st
Film
February 31st
1972
Lurking Unbookish
Film
Lurking Unbookish
1971
1-A
Film
1-A
1970
You and Me
Film
You and Me
1970
Close to You
Film
Close to You By the Carpenters
1971
What’s the Matter With Kids Today?
Film
What’s the Matter With Kids Today?
1971
2-Year Machine, The
Film
2-Year Machine, The
1970
Sugar Mountain
Film
Sugar Mountain
1971
158 W. Erie
Film
158 W. Erie
1971
Midnight Pineapple
Film
Midnight Pineapple
1974
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Items with Viewable Media
Collection Identifier
C.2004-01
Extent of Collection
Approximately 5,000 reels of mostly 16mm films.
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
This collection of approximately 5000 film prints is Chicago Film Archive's founding collection. Chicago Film Archives (CFA) was founded in order to care for the Chicago Public Library film collection that the library no longer could keep. An agreement between Watrous, the Chicago Public Library and the Dept. of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) stipulated that Watrous would form a non-profit org and the DOCA would take responsibility for the collection while CFA got established. The DOCA turned over the collection to CFA in December of 2004.
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
The CPL turned over same rights they received from the original owners of the prints within the collection to CFA. Films be exhibited to the public for no cost.