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James L. Coffin films, circa 1969-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Animator
- Coffin, James L., 1931-2007
- Title
- James L. Coffin films
- Dates
- circa 1969-1993 (inclusive)19691993
- Quantity
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251 film reels (263,600 feet) : sound, color ; 16mm
4 audio reels
1 box of animation cells and workbooks - Collection Number
- PH2016-072
- Summary
- Films and film elements related to commercial work for Pacific Northwest businesses, student projects, and art projects, as well as, animation cells, workbooks, and reel-to-reel audiotapes from advertiser and animator James L. Coffin.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Films have been rehoused but no preservation work has been done on the collection.
Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
James Coffin (1931-2007), came to Seattle to work for Boeing in 1962 after attending ArtCenter in Los Angeles and working as an art director in Washington, DC. In 1964, he started his own advertising business, later entering animation through title design. A self-taught character animator, he produced work for Weyerhauser, Boeing, AT&T, Farrell's, Pacific Northwest Bell, and Fred Meyer as well as interactive installations, educational films and rotoscoped chalk animation for the Seattle Opera’s 1972 premiere of “The Black Widow.” Coffin maintained an active studio through the 1970s, employing up to ten other artists at a time. Coffin also was noted for his course in 2-D animation offered to Seattle artists and filmmakers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Films and film elements related to commercial work for Pacific Northwest businesses, student projects, and art projects, as well as animation cells, workbooks, and reel-to-reel audiotapes from advertiser and animator James L. Coffin.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Film and Audio Elements, circa 1969-2000Return to Top
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
251
reels (263,600 feet) : silent, sound, color, black and
white ; 16mm
Film elements related to commercial work for Pacific Northwest
businesses, student projects, and art projects.
|
|
4
reels : sound ; 1/4" Reel-to-Reel
Audio elements related to commercial work for Pacific Northwest
businesses, student projects, and art projects.
|
Animation, circa 1969-2000Return to Top
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
1
box
Animation cells and workbooks related to commercial work for
Pacific Northwest businesses.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Advertising--Northwest, Pacific
- Animation (Cinematography)--Study and teaching--Northwest, Pacific
Personal Names
- Coffin, James L., 1931-2007--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Animated films
- Video recordings
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
