Film, 1950-2003
Part of collection: Seagram Museum collection of photographs and audiovisual material (2000-202)
Dates
- Creation: 1950-2003
Scope and Contents
The Film series depicts the production, marketing and sales training for Seagram’s products dating from 1950 until 2003, mainly on 16mm (with a small amount of 35mm and 8mm). Included are various television commercials and a film about the construction of the Seagram Building in New York City (“The Birth of a Building”). The series also contains several accounts of the funeral of Samuel Bronfman as well as considerable footage of the Montreal Expos. Of note are films portraying sports such as curling, skiing, bowling and various Olympic events. A number of the films have been transferred and video versions are included in the series.
Extent
From the Collection: 84 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
There are no viewing or listening stations for analog audio, video, or film in the reading room. To access this material, please place a digitization request for the item(s).
Film material is located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Seagram Museum (Collector, Organization)
- From the Collection: Seagram Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
