Back to work!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Well, at least it's not a pair of Ansel Adams sneakers.
At long last, I have finally cracked and made a Facebook page for The Mural Project Movie. The RSS from the website's blog passes to it. The full collection of Mural Project images (at least the ones currently mounted at Interior) are in place. All we need are a few million like-minded individuals to "like" the page -- oh, and to finish the research and principal photography. And editing.
Back to work!
Back to work!
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Contract
Just a quick note this morning.
I've finally touched a (photo)copy of the original contract between Ansel Adams and the Department of the Interior, for The Mural Project.
A few seconds later, I had to give it back. But fear not, I'm getting my own copies for the film. I'm also going to owe a big favor to the probably-prefers-to-remain-nameless gent who hooked me up with his trove.
I've finally touched a (photo)copy of the original contract between Ansel Adams and the Department of the Interior, for The Mural Project.
A few seconds later, I had to give it back. But fear not, I'm getting my own copies for the film. I'm also going to owe a big favor to the probably-prefers-to-remain-nameless gent who hooked me up with his trove.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The BluMoon Film Festival
Blu Moon is back for 2010!
Once upon a time, a student of mine told me that he wanted to start his own film festival. He didn't want help setting it up, just a compliant "adviser" to supply signatures when necessary. The festival was Blu Moon. The student was Jesse X (He can decide on his own whether to "out" himself).
Jesse handed the festival to another student, one with a team of supporters. I upped the ante by making the festival a multi-credit "course" of sorts and nudging the leadership here and there. Eventually, I left the school -- and left the festival with another team of students. And so it went.
Years later, the festival has survived neglect by the department that was once its home, competition from the university, and the pains of age and evolution. It's back.
Oh, and one more thing. Now I'm a student, thinking of submitting an early version of The Mural Project Movie. Crazy talk? Perhaps. But I can guarantee that it'll be fun.
Thank you, Ansel Adams -- and the new team of Joshua and Steven. Let's rock G-Vegas!
Once upon a time, a student of mine told me that he wanted to start his own film festival. He didn't want help setting it up, just a compliant "adviser" to supply signatures when necessary. The festival was Blu Moon. The student was Jesse X (He can decide on his own whether to "out" himself).
Jesse handed the festival to another student, one with a team of supporters. I upped the ante by making the festival a multi-credit "course" of sorts and nudging the leadership here and there. Eventually, I left the school -- and left the festival with another team of students. And so it went.
Years later, the festival has survived neglect by the department that was once its home, competition from the university, and the pains of age and evolution. It's back.
Oh, and one more thing. Now I'm a student, thinking of submitting an early version of The Mural Project Movie. Crazy talk? Perhaps. But I can guarantee that it'll be fun.
Thank you, Ansel Adams -- and the new team of Joshua and Steven. Let's rock G-Vegas!
A Surprise
It seems odd to "announce" a surprise, so I won't give away details; however, I will let you know that the film will include something never seen before (at least by the public), recently discovered and absolutely brilliant in its history.
Now all I need is a cross-country road-trip to make my summer complete.
Now all I need is a cross-country road-trip to make my summer complete.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
National Archives, Part II
[Follow-up NARA Replies posted Oct. 6, 2010]
Tonight, I'm taking a second shot at reaching out to NARA for the Ansel Adams contract.
First, here's the information I provided on the NARA form:
Second, here's the information NARA's automated system provided, immediately following my submission:
I hope that this time I hear from them, even if it's to say that they don't have what I'm looking for. It would be very helpful.
Tonight, I'm taking a second shot at reaching out to NARA for the Ansel Adams contract.
First, here's the information I provided on the NARA form:
Topic: Records created by Federal non-military agencies.
Question: Would you please direct me to the contract between the Department of the Interior and Ansel Adams for The Mural Project? The contract was signed in 1941. I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you.
Second, here's the information NARA's automated system provided, immediately following my submission:
Thank You for Your Submission!
Within the next few minutes, you should receive an automated confirmation of your submittal at the e-mail address you provided.
Depending on the specific nature of your inquiry (or inquiries), the National Archives may respond via e-mail and/or U.S. mail.
Please note that under certain circumstances, we may respond to different portions of your inquiry via separate replies.
For more information on how we will respond to your inquiry, please read below.
How Will the National Archives Respond?
- We will immediately reply to your e-mail, confirming that we received your communication.
- You will receive a substantive reply to comments, suggestions, compliments, and complaints within seven working days of receipt of your communication.
- Responses to general inquiries concerning records in our legal custody can usually be provided within 10 working days after receipt by the reference unit. Responses to more complex inquiries will require additional time to prepare depending on the nature of the request. It may take longer to also respond to large orders for copies of records.
- If you are unsure of the kinds of records we have, please see New to Archival Research?
- If you would like to ask a question about research and records, please use the Research and Records Question form
Thank you!
I hope that this time I hear from them, even if it's to say that they don't have what I'm looking for. It would be very helpful.
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