Charles Grimm Collection

Inclusive Dates
1934 – 1968
Abstract
The Charles Grimm collection contains films from various sources collected by Charles "Buckey" Grimm and donated to Chicago Film Archives because of their connection to Chicago or the Midwest.
Description

Films in the collection include a 16mm film depicting the goings-on of a orthopedic brace company in Chicago in the late 1930s, a film produced by the University of Illinois Department of Psychology's Animal Hearing Lab in 1934, and elements for a 1968 episode of the television show “The American Sportsman” about the Indianapolis 500 auto race.

 

Charles “Buckey” Grimm is an independent film researcher with 35 years of experience examining various facets of the motion picture industry, specializing in the silent era. He is especially concerned with documenting the lives and careers of cinematographers active during the silent era. His collection entails films he has collected over time, mostly "orphaned" works found online. Grimm shepherds their acquisition by various film archives to ensure their preservation and accessibility in the long run.

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To request more information about the items in this collection, please contact the archive at info@chicagofilmarchives.org.
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Collection Identifier
C.2021-13
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
The films in this collection were purchased online by Charles "Buckey" Grimm" and were donated to CFA, usually with little information about previous storage conditions or provenance.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the copyright for the films in this collection. For additional materials published by others, any determination of copyright status for reproduction is the responsibility of the user.