Tide Pool Critters Film Footage, undated (approximately 1964-1973)
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- KVOS-TV (Television station : Bellingham, Wash.)
- Title
- Tide Pool Critters Film Footage
- Dates
- undated (approximately 1964-1973) (inclusive)19601973
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0381
- Summary
- Three soundless color films, comprising what appears to be pre-broadcast footage or outtakes created during filming of the KVOS Channel 12 TV series "Tide Pool Critters", featuring Dr. Charles J. "Jerry" Flora.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public (advance notice or appointments requested).
- Languages
- English
Content Description
This collection contains three soundless color 16mm films, approximately 1000 feet (20-22 minutes) each, comprising pre-broadcast footage and/or outtakes from the KVOS Channel 12 TV show "Tide Pool Critters". Broadcast during the 1960s and 1970s,and produced by Al Swift, "Tide Pool Critters" was a children's tv show, led by marine biologist and Western Washington University President Dr. Charles J. "Jerry" Flora. The footage includes footage of Flora, plus George Garlick and other unidentified individuals examining aquatic creatures. This collection does not include finalized copies of the Tide Pool Critter shows that were aired publicly by KVOS-TV.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Films have been digitized by the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies - contact repository for more information.
Preferred Citation
Tide Pool Critters Film Footage, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Archives and Special Collections, Western Washington University.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
The films were donated to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies in 2012 by Lise Waugh, daughter of Dr. Charles J. "Jerry" Flora.
Processing Note
About Harmful Content and LanguageTo learn more about problematic content in our collections, collection description and teaching tools (including how to provide feedback or request dialogue on this topic), see the following Statement About Potentially Harmful Language and Content
Separated Materials
Additional KVOS films and footage are housed in the KVOS Channel 12 Films collection at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies - this collection is only partially processed (please contact repository for details).
