Yellow Label Video Cassettes Series
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection of video and audio tapes consists of the original field recordings, audiocassettes and slides that were used for the creation of The Movie at the end of the World: Thomas McGrath. The collection has been organized into eleven series based upon the format and the original markings on the tapes. The tapes have not been viewed in the preparation of this preliminary finding aid; instead this finding aid is based upon the written documentation that came with the collection and on the tapes themselves.
The Red “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes 15 ¾ in. tapes of raw footage of Thomas McGrath shot for the production of the movie. Most of the cassettes and containers have a brief label as to contents which have been transcribed into the container listing section of this finding aid. The ‘M’ numbering scheme is found on the spine of the containers.
The White “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes 24 Scotch UCA20S tapes and contain raw footage shot for the production of the movie. The contents are indicated on the tape container and are included, as written, as part of the container listing of this finding aid. They are scenes of Thomas McGrath in various contexts, as well as some at the Rollag, Minnesota steam threshers site.
The Green “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes nine Scotch MBU-15S tapes with labels marked M201 through M209. There is no identifying information on the tape or container.
The Brown “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes two ¾ in. video tapes that are marked ‘Dub of Reading’ and ‘Dub of Poems.’
The two ¾ in. tapes in the Green Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series have no identifying information with them. The green-colored labels on the outside cover have written ‘M1009A’ and ‘M1114.’
The Yellow Label Video Cassettes Series consists of three ¾ in. Sony KCS20 tapes containing a variety of raw footage. With each tape is a handwritten log of its contents.
The Miscellaneous Video Cassettes Series includes ¾ in. copy tapes of a number of movies for which Thomas McGrath was involved. They include Ages of Time for which Tom McGrath wrote the text. This 18-minute video is a documentary on the history of time and keeping track of time. It was narrated by Burgess Meredith. Others include Supply Manager’s Dilemma, Intelligence, A Building is Many Buildings, and another simply labeled Pheasant and Tom Mantra.
There are two Scotch MBU-40 Master Broadcast Video cassettes that are labeled simply ‘McGrath #1’ and ‘McGrath #2.’A Sony KCA-60XBR broadcast master video cassette is labeled simply ‘McGrath.’ Completing this series is a ¾ in. tape of The Movie at the End of the World that is marked ‘Master.’
The Final Movie Tapes Series includes three 1 inch tapes that contain the final cut of the completed movie.
The Audio Cassettes Series includes fifteen 60- and 90-minute cassettes. They include tapings of McGrath and others, and music. The ‘M’ numbers indicated on the cassettes correspond with the ‘M’ number on the videotapes.
The Slides Series consists primarily of printed text used in the production of the movie. There are also copies of several images of McGrath, both as a child and an adult. Some of the slides are sequentially numbered, but there are gaps in this series.
The Paper Records Series consists primarily of tape logs, notes, and correspondence related to the production of the movie, including the broadside for its premiere showing in 1981. In addition there is a photocopy of the script for Genesis by George Casey and Tom McGrath (Fourth draft, 1978), and a copy of the article Movie Moonlighting, or the Other Career of Tom McGrath, by Mike Hazard. There are items related to an event celebrating the life of Thomas McGrath, held in Minneapolis, Minn. in 1990.
The Red “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes 15 ¾ in. tapes of raw footage of Thomas McGrath shot for the production of the movie. Most of the cassettes and containers have a brief label as to contents which have been transcribed into the container listing section of this finding aid. The ‘M’ numbering scheme is found on the spine of the containers.
The White “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes 24 Scotch UCA20S tapes and contain raw footage shot for the production of the movie. The contents are indicated on the tape container and are included, as written, as part of the container listing of this finding aid. They are scenes of Thomas McGrath in various contexts, as well as some at the Rollag, Minnesota steam threshers site.
The Green “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes nine Scotch MBU-15S tapes with labels marked M201 through M209. There is no identifying information on the tape or container.
The Brown “M” Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series includes two ¾ in. video tapes that are marked ‘Dub of Reading’ and ‘Dub of Poems.’
The two ¾ in. tapes in the Green Label 3/4 in. Video Cassettes Series have no identifying information with them. The green-colored labels on the outside cover have written ‘M1009A’ and ‘M1114.’
The Yellow Label Video Cassettes Series consists of three ¾ in. Sony KCS20 tapes containing a variety of raw footage. With each tape is a handwritten log of its contents.
The Miscellaneous Video Cassettes Series includes ¾ in. copy tapes of a number of movies for which Thomas McGrath was involved. They include Ages of Time for which Tom McGrath wrote the text. This 18-minute video is a documentary on the history of time and keeping track of time. It was narrated by Burgess Meredith. Others include Supply Manager’s Dilemma, Intelligence, A Building is Many Buildings, and another simply labeled Pheasant and Tom Mantra.
There are two Scotch MBU-40 Master Broadcast Video cassettes that are labeled simply ‘McGrath #1’ and ‘McGrath #2.’A Sony KCA-60XBR broadcast master video cassette is labeled simply ‘McGrath.’ Completing this series is a ¾ in. tape of The Movie at the End of the World that is marked ‘Master.’
The Final Movie Tapes Series includes three 1 inch tapes that contain the final cut of the completed movie.
The Audio Cassettes Series includes fifteen 60- and 90-minute cassettes. They include tapings of McGrath and others, and music. The ‘M’ numbers indicated on the cassettes correspond with the ‘M’ number on the videotapes.
The Slides Series consists primarily of printed text used in the production of the movie. There are also copies of several images of McGrath, both as a child and an adult. Some of the slides are sequentially numbered, but there are gaps in this series.
The Paper Records Series consists primarily of tape logs, notes, and correspondence related to the production of the movie, including the broadside for its premiere showing in 1981. In addition there is a photocopy of the script for Genesis by George Casey and Tom McGrath (Fourth draft, 1978), and a copy of the article Movie Moonlighting, or the Other Career of Tom McGrath, by Mike Hazard. There are items related to an event celebrating the life of Thomas McGrath, held in Minneapolis, Minn. in 1990.
Dates
- 1980-1981.
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Extent
From the Collection: 64 Video Cassettes (64 video cassettes.)
From the Collection: 15 Audio Cassettes (15 audio cassettes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Hazard, Michael. (Person)
- From the Collection: Burtness, Paul. (Person)
- From the Collection: Center for International Education (Saint Paul, Minn.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
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3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu