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National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest film, 1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Neustadter, Gary; Schwarz, Jonathan
Title
National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest film
Dates
1972
Quantity
1 item  :  16 mm film reel
Collection Number
MG 5818
Summary
National Oldtime Fiddlers' contest documentary.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Content Description

This collection contains the 1972 National Oldtime Fiddlers' contest documentary (16 mm film) produced by Gary Neustadter and Jonathan Schwarz. It also includes a photocopy of an article that include pictures of Neustadter and Schwarz.

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Historical Note

Gary Neustadter and Jonathan Schwarz ran a company in the 1970s called Bioscope in Eugene, Oregon. The Public Broadcasting Corporation hired them to make a documentary in 1972 of the National Oldtime Fiddlers' contest, which to this day takes place in Weiser, Idaho.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

This collection contains a 16 mm film reel. Currently there is no user accessible copy.

Preferred Citation

Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Original order retained.

Location of Originals

This collection is located in the Small Manuscripts Area of Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Mary Neustadter in December 2023.

Preservation Note

This collection contains a 16 mm film reel. Currently there is no user accessible copy. For questions please donated U of I Library Special Collections and Archives.

Related Materials

The Lyle J. Reed collection contains National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest audio recordings, scrapbooks, clippings, and playlists. There is also a National Oldtime Fiddlers' digital collection with some audio playback and photographs available to view.

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Subject Terms

  • Documentary films

Geographical Names

  • Weiser (Idaho)

Titles within the Collection

  • National Old Time Fiddlers Association (U.S.)
  • National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest
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