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William Knight Zewadski Classical movie stills collection, 1860-2007, Date acquired: 00/00/2018

 

Summary

Creator:
Zewadski, William Knight
Abstract:
This collection traces the relationship between antiquity and popular culture through the usage of Classical imagery on the screen and stage. Materials in the collection include photographs (both color and black and white), postcards, advertising materials, and other visual art from the late 19th–early 21st centuries. Most images are American or European in origin, showcasing themes of antiquity, mythology, and literature. The film stills range from the early silent era to more modern Hollywood blockbusters, but also include televised movies and series. In addition to marketing images by studios, the collection also consists of rare behind the scenes images from film sets and creative departments. The stage works exhibited include theater, ballet, and opera.  Materials from this previously private collection have been curated and displayed at institutions such as the Tate Modern, Emory University, and the University of Oxford.
Extent:
11.42 Linear Feet
28 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William Knight Zewadski Classical movie stills collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes Classically-themed movie, stage, and dance stills. Items in this collection consist primarily of photographs and postcards, both black and white and color. Also included are posters, advertising materials, and other imagery.

Acquisition information:

William Knight Zewadski

Donation.

Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are arranged topically and according to chronology. The donor's original order is maintained.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

William Knight Zewadski Classical movie stills collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA