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Richard Myers papers (faculty-Art)
Special Collections and Archives
Richard Myers papers (faculty-Art)
Special Collections and Archives
Richard Myers papers (faculty-Art)
- Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
- Title: Richard Myers papers
- Inclusive Date(s): 1960-2003
- Author: Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Traina
- Creation: Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Traina using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2016
- Origination: Myers, Richard, 1937-
- Extent: 1 cubic feet (1 document case, 1 oversize folder, 2 CD boxes, 1 VHS box, 1 custom box)
- Physical Location: 11th floor
- Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0172
- Abstract: This collection contains films created by Richard Myers, student films from the cinematography courses taught by Myers at Kent State University, as well as newspaper clippings, publicity materials, critical reviews, and film-related ephemera.
- Language(s): The records are in English
Biography of Richard Myers
Richard Myers is an experimental filmmaker based in Kent, Ohio. He holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Master of Arts degree from Kent State University (1959 and 1961, respectively). Myers began making films in the early 1960s. Most of his films are based on dreams and autobiographical information. He is especially known for his 1970 film Confrontation at Kent State, which was filmed during the week following the May 4, 1970 Kent State Shootings. Myers is an Emeritus Professor of Kent State University's School of Art, where he taught film production classes from 1964 to 1991.
Scope and Content
This collection contains films created by Richard Myers, many of which are in DVD format. Some VHS are included, as well as one 16mm black and white film (Confrontation at Kent State). Also included are DVD copies of student films from the cinematography courses taught by Myers at Kent State University between the years of 1964-1991. In addition to these films, the collection houses Myers' Curriculum Vitae, as well as newspaper clippings, publicity materials, critical reviews, and film-related ephemera.
Statement of Arrangement
The Richard Myers papers are organized into the following series:
- Series 1: Biographical materials
- Series 2: Film-related materials
- Series 3: Films of Richard Myers
- Series 4: Student Films
Preferred Citation
Richard Myers papers. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:
- Subjects:
- Experimental films
- Cinematography, Abstract
- Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970
- Kent State University--History
- Organizations/Corporations:
- Kent State University. School of Art
- Functions:
- Experimental films--Study and teaching
- Cinematography, Abstract--Study and teaching
- Experimental films--Authorship
- Art--Study and teaching
- Places:
- Kent (Ohio)
- Occupations:
- Independent filmmakers
- College teachers
- Material Types:
- VHS (TM)
- DVDs
- 16mm
- Motion pictures
- Videocassettes
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Promotional materials
- Resumes (personnel records)
- Ephemera
- Titles:
- Confrontation at Kent State
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Biographical materials, 1969-1993
- Box 1 / Folder 1
- Curriculum Vitae, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 2
- Correspondence, 1969-1974, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 3
- Photographs, undated
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Physical Description: includes photocopies, prints, and a DVD containing stills from Myers' films.
- Box 1 / Folder 4
- Public Relations Materials, 1970-1993, undated
Series 2: Film-related Materials, 1967-2007, undated
- Scope and Content
- Materials in this series include critical reviews, newspaper clippings, ephemera and other miscellaneous film-related items.
- Arrangement
- Materials in this series are organized according to the film to which they refer. Folders are arranged alphabetically by film title.
- Box 1 / Folder 5
- 37-73, 1973-1975, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 6
- Akran, 1969-1972, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 7
- Confrontation at Kent State, 1971-1972, undated
- Scope and Content
- Included in this file is an audio recording of an interview with Richard Myers on the movie Confrontation at Kent State (2 cassette tapes).
- Box 1 / Folder 8
- Coronation, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 9
- Da, 1973
- Box 1 / Folder 10
- Deathstyles, 1971, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 11
- Floorshow, 1978-1979, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 12
- Jungle Girl, 1984-1987
- Box 1 / Folder 13
- Materials Relating to Multiple Films, 1970-2007, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 14
- Oversize Materials Relating to Multiple Films, 1971, undated
- Physical Location: Map case
- Box 1 / Folder 15
- Materials Relating to Cinematography Course, 1967-1971, undated
Series 3: Films of Richard Myers, 1960-2003
- Arrangement
- Films in this series are in DVD, VHS, and 16mm format. Films are arranged by format (DVD, VHS, etc.), then by date of creation.
- Restrictions on Access
- These films are for viewing purposes only. Copyright is retained by the creator(s). Films cannot be duplicated without written permission of copyright owner(s).
- Location of Originals
- Original films of Richard L. Myers, except Confrontation at Kent, are held at The Academy Film Archive. Myers has provided reference copies in VHS and/or DVD format for research purposes within this collection.
- Box 2 / Folder 1
- Coronation / The Path / First Time Here, 1965, 1961, 1964
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 23 minutes / 20 minutes (silent) / 24 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 2
- Akran, 1969
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 118 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 3
- Confrontation at Kent State / Allison, 1970, 1971
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 43 minutes / 10 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 4
- Confrontation at Kent State, 1970
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Physical Description: VHS 42 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 5
- Deathstyles, 1971
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Physical Description: VHS; color 60 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 6
- 37-73, 1974
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 60 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 7
- Floorshow, 1978
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 90 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 8
- Jungle Girl, 1984
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 100 minutes
- Box 2 / Folder 9
- Moving Pictures, 1990
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Physical Description: VHS; black and white 90 minutes
- Box 3 / Folder 1
- Confrontation at Kent State, 1970
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Physical Description: 16mm film; black and white; sound 43 minutes
- Box 3 / Folder 2
- Container for Confrontation at Kent State 16mm film, undated
- Arrangement
- Boxed together with 16mm film
- Box 4 / Folder 1
- Akran, 1969
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 118 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 2
- Confrontation at Kent State, 1970
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 43 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 3
- Allison, 1971
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 10 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 4
- Deathstyles, 1971
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Physical Description: DVD; color film 60 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 5
- 37-73, 1974
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 60 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 6
- Massillon Museum Years, 1976
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 40 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 7
- Floorshow, 1978
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 90 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 8
- Jungle Girl, 1984
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 100 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 9
- Moving Pictures, 1990
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 90 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 10
- Monster Show, 1996
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 90 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 11
- Marjory's Diary, 2003
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 90 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 12
- 3 Film Portraits: Akbar / Bill and Ruby / Da, 1970, 1970, 1973
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Physical Description: DVD; color / color / black and white 17 minutes / 34 minutes / 40 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 13
- Confrontation at Kent State / Allison, 1970, 1971
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white / black and white 43 minutes / 10 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 14
- The Path / First Time Here / Coronation, 1961, 1964, 1965
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Physical Description: DVD; black and white 20 minutes (silent) / 24 minutes / 23 minutes
- Box 4 / Folder 15
- Tarp / Zolcalo / Wood Assemblage, 1993 / 1972 / 1962
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Physical Description: DVD; color 20 minutes / 16 minutes / 13 minutes
Series 4: Student Films, 1972-1990, undated
- Scope and Content
- Included is a typewritten statement from Richard Myers, introducing and providing background on the student films in this series.
- Information regarding the contents of each DVD can be found inside the individual cases.
- Arrangement
- The following items are arranged chronologically by date of creation.
- Restrictions on Access
- These films are for viewing purposes only. Copyright is retained by the creator(s). Films cannot be duplicated without written permission of copyright owner(s).
- Box 5 / Folder 1
- Introductory letter from Richard Myers, undated
- Box 5 / Folder 2
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1972
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 3
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1983-85
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 4
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1983-86
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 5
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1985
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 6
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1987
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 7
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1988
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 8
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1989
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 9
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1989
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 10
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1990
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 11
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 12
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 13
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 14
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
-
Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 15
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
-
Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 16
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 17
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 18
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Box 5 / Folder 19
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated
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Physical Description: DVD; sound
- Box 5 / Folder 20
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers (James Broughton at Filmworks), undated
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Physical Description: DVD
- Scope and Content
- These are films by James Broughton that were presented at Filmworks, a weekly film program directed by Richard Myers, sponsored by Kent State University.
- Box 5 / Folder 21
- Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers (Kon Pet Moon, a.k.a. Kon Petrochuck), 2006
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Physical Description: DVD
- Scope and Content
- Note from Myers inside DVD case: "This film was not done while Kon was a student, but later in his career. It is an important film and I wanted to include it with the other student films."
