Gary Smith - C.L. Venard Collection
This collection has been accessioned, but has not yet been fully described.
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Inclusive Dates
1930 – 2008
Abstract
Collection of over 5800 films, videos, and audio elements donated to CFA by Gary Smith, who worked for C.L. Venard for many years. Venard was a Peoria, Illinois-based producer of industrial films, mainly related to agriculture. He ran a production studio, distributed films made by others, and did work for hire for companies like Caterpillar. Smith took over the production wing of the company in 1966.
Collection Identifier
C.2020-02
Extent of Collection
5091 reels of 16mm film totaling approximately 2,079,000 feet; 37 reels of 35mm film totaling approximately 15,000 feet; 125 open reel videos; 216 videocassettes; 364 reels of open reel audio; 6 audio cassettes; various scripts and ephemera.
Collection Items
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