Audiovisual, 1985-1995
Part of collection: RCA/Thomson Lancaster records (2464-74)
Dates
- Creation: 1985-1995
Scope and Content
This series consists of films and videos dating from 1985 to 2009. These materials promote the work and the products of the RCA Thomson Lancaster Picture Tube Plant.
The film “Lancaster Tube Plant” is an edited fully produced program depicting the work in the plant and explains some of the technology of the picture tube. Another film, “Lancaster Tube Man,” includes footage from the plant and a credit sequence, possibly to be used in the edited film.
Of note is a video explaining “How a Picture Tube Works” and another that discusses the future of picture tubes (“Thomson Americas Tube Operations”).
The film, “Lancaster Tube Plant” has been digitized and it is noted in the scope and contents of the film where the digital surrogate exists.
Some of the video material is on Digital Betacam which cannot be viewed at this time.
Extent
From the Collection: 91 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
All materials are subject to a 25-year time seal measured from date of creation, except series II. Company serials and series VII. Product promotional literature.
Film materials, negatives and slides are housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-2, Boxes AVD8 and AVD9). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Boxes M&A 925 to M&A 987 are stored offsite. Please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomson Multimedia (Organization)
- From the Collection: RCA Corporation (Former owner, Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
