Papers of Shirley Clark (1919-1997), a noted maker of experimental films. Included are personal and professional correspondence, clippings, research and financial material, some production information, and films and audio tapes generated at various stages of the filmmaking process. Best coverage is afforded for “The Connection” (1960) and “The Cool World” (1963), studies of heroin addiction and life in Harlem. Small files exist on other works including “Skyscraper” (1959) (an Academy Award-nominated short subject), the Academy Award-winning “Robert Frost: A Lover’s Quarrel” (1963), “Portrait of Jason” (1967), and films relating to her early interest in dance. There are also files on her awards, lectures on film and film techniques, and activities in the Filmmakers Distribution Center; general correspondence referring to business and professional matters; and journals and other biographical materials.
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All Collection Details:
- Author: Clarke, Shirley, 1919-1997
- Title: Shirley Clarke papers, 1936-1983.
- Size: 9.8 c.f. (3 record center cartons, 16 archives boxes, and 2 packages), 23 tape recordings, and 56 cans of film; plus additions of 49.4 c.f. (including films and audio tape) and 18 tape recordings.
- Category: director, experimental, female artist, film, and mixed collection
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