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Motion pictures -- Production and direction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1879 Collections and/or Records:

“In Search of Aztlan”; In Search 4 Aztlan Audio Tape #3. Chicano Movement audio cassette, undated

 Item — Box 4415, item: 14
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: undated

“In Search of Aztlan”; In Search 4 Aztlan Audio Tape #4. Chicano Movement audio cassette, undated

 Item — Box 4415, item: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: undated

“In Search of Aztlan”; In Search of Aztlan Dr. Frank Meza Interview, Tape #5. Chicano Movement audio cassette, undated

 Item — Box 4415, item: 16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: undated

“In Search of Aztlan”; Jack Forbes Interview. Chicano Movement audio cassette, undated

 Item — Box 4415, item: 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: undated

"In Search of Aztlan”; Rudolfo Anaya Interview. Chicano Movement audio cassette, undated

 Item — Box 4415, item: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: undated

“In Search of Aztlan”; Steve Lexon Interview. Chicano Movement audio cassette, December 4, 2000

 Item — Box 4415, item: 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: December 4, 2000

In the Cathedral of the Wolves first draft, April 18 - May 17, 1992

 File — Box 327, Folder: 7
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: April 18 - May 17, 1992

In the Cathedral of the Wolves (unproduced), 1991 - 1992

 Sub-Series
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: 1991 - 1992

Incomplete, undated

 File — Box 325, Folder: 4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: undated

Incomplete first draft

 File — Box 304, Folder: 4-6
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: 1976

“Infinity Factory Childrens TV Workshop Act Award”; wooden plaque presenting an award to EDC for Infinity Factory a multicultural look at the world of mathematics, February 10, 1977

 Item — Box 4419, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Archival material received from Mexican-American television director Jesus Trevino pertaining to his professional work from 1968-2003. This collection focuses on his research of the Chicano Movement, involvement with the Educational Issues Coordinating Committee, documentary based films I Am Chicano and Ya Basta, and awards for his film and television directorship. Material in the collection includes cassette audio tapes, 5-inch reel to reel audio tapes, and award trophies and plaques.

Dates: February 10, 1977

Inserts, undated

 File — Box 292, Folder: 4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

A film loosely based on Wittliff’s mother’s life about a young, divorced mother of two sons working as a telephone operator in small-town Texas during World War II. Starring Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, and Eric Roberts. Early drafts are titled "Nita, Henry and Harry."

Dates: undated

Insurance Policy, Photoduplication forms, and SERVE Packet, undated

 File — Box 29, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of filmmaker and writer Severo Perez span 1972-2010 and document his career in film and television, and as a writer. The collection is arranged into six series: 1) Film; 2) Television; 3) Plays; 4) Books; 5) The National Endowment for the Humanities; and 6) Audio and Video Materials. Perez also donated an extensive amount of audiovisual material which includes film reels and prints for …and the earth did not swallow him as well as many of...
Dates: undated

International Cairo, 1995

 File — Box 27, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of filmmaker and writer Severo Perez span 1972-2010 and document his career in film and television, and as a writer. The collection is arranged into six series: 1) Film; 2) Television; 3) Plays; 4) Books; 5) The National Endowment for the Humanities; and 6) Audio and Video Materials. Perez also donated an extensive amount of audiovisual material which includes film reels and prints for …and the earth did not swallow him as well as many of...
Dates: 1995

Interview of Shepard on National Public Radio's "Fresh Air,” August 1996; Interview of Shepard by Paris Reviewregarding Shepard's writing process. Final typescript and gallery, 1997, August 1996, 1997

 File — Box 22, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

This series is comprised of a conversation between Bob Dylan and Shepard, circa mid 1980s to early 1990s. No transcript currently exists for these 3 audiocassettes, but the tapes have been transferred to CD as listening copies. Also included are the typescript and galleys for an interview of Shepard by Paris Review, regarding Shepard’s writing process, 1997, and an interview with Shepard on National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air”, August 1996.

Dates: August 1996, 1997

Interviews, 1980-1997

 Series
Series Description

This series is comprised of a conversation between Bob Dylan and Shepard, circa mid 1980s to early 1990s. No transcript currently exists for these 3 audiocassettes, but the tapes have been transferred to CD as listening copies. Also included are the typescript and galleys for an interview of Shepard by Paris Review, regarding Shepard’s writing process, 1997, and an interview with Shepard on National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air”, August 1996.

Dates: 1980-1997

Investor share papers, December 1977 – September 1979

 File — Box 2, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

This series includes a certificate of incorporation for Maverick Films, Inc., memorandums, stock and share agreements, tax returns, and other financial information. Separated into sub-series: Maverick Films, Incorporated, Board of Directors Meetings, Maverick Films, Inc. Memorandums, Shareholders, Legal papers, and Financial Information.

Dates: December 1977 – September 1979

Invitations, 1970 - 1983

 File — Box 272, Folder: 4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series contains Wittliff's collection of book catalogs, exhibition catalogs, printing pamphlets and historical society brochures. Invitations to readings, art and literature shows, directories, flyers, articles, clippings and notices are also present.

Dates: 1970 - 1983

Iowa Cemetery

 File — Box 13, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of filmmaker and writer Severo Perez span 1972-2010 and document his career in film and television, and as a writer. The collection is arranged into six series: 1) Film; 2) Television; 3) Plays; 4) Books; 5) The National Endowment for the Humanities; and 6) Audio and Video Materials. Perez also donated an extensive amount of audiovisual material which includes film reels and prints for …and the earth did not swallow him as well as many of...
Dates: undated

Iowa Farm, Garner

 File — Box 14, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of filmmaker and writer Severo Perez span 1972-2010 and document his career in film and television, and as a writer. The collection is arranged into six series: 1) Film; 2) Television; 3) Plays; 4) Books; 5) The National Endowment for the Humanities; and 6) Audio and Video Materials. Perez also donated an extensive amount of audiovisual material which includes film reels and prints for …and the earth did not swallow him as well as many of...
Dates: undated