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Gorilla Gone Wild, How NOT to Behave in the Library film, circa 1984
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Gorilla Gone Wild, How NOT to Behave in the Library film
- Dates
- circa 1984 (inclusive)19841984
- Quantity
- 1 film reel (7 minutes, 250 feet) : black and white, silent ; 16mm
- Collection Number
- PH1116
- Summary
- A person in a gorilla suit demonstrates poor behavior and treatment of library materials
- 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 to the original film is restricted. A viewing copy is available for patron use.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
From the official University of Washington website, regarding Odegaard Library: "The library opened in 1972, and is named after University of Washington President Emeritus Charles E. Odegaard, its mission, to meet the information needs of undergraduate students in a large university environment. The library was renovated in 2013 and recognized for the 2014 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The film uses the interaction between a librarian and a gorilla to demonstrate unacceptable behavior in the University of Washington's Odegaard Library. An actor in a gorilla suit proceeds to break a host of library rules, from abuse of printed materials to improper use of the copy machine. After being followed and repeatedly reprimanded by a library employee, the gorilla is asked to leave the building.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Library employee: Frank Seabeck. Gorilla: Carla Rickerson (a University of Washington librarian).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| viewcopy | item | ||
| VC191 | 1 |
Gorilla Gone
Wild, How NOT to Behave in the Library film An actor in a gorilla suit stomps into the University of
Washington's Odegaard Library and demonstrates various forms of poor behavior.
Printed materials within the library are soiled with food, defaced with a
writing utensil, and torn and folded by the gorilla. The building's copy
machine is improperly used. These antics attract the attention of a library
employee who proceeds to trail the animal and eventually turn the gorilla away
from the facility.
Original1 film reel (7 minutes, 250 feet) : black and white, silent ;
16mm
|
circa 1984 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Books--Mutilation, defacement, etc
- Gorilla--Caricatures and cartoons
- Library rules and regulations
Corporate Names
- Odegaard Undergraduate Library
Form or Genre Terms
- Educational films
Other Creators
-
Personal Names
- Rickerson, Carla T (performer)
- Seabeck, Frank (director of photography)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
