- unitid
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{"value"=>"4825", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"MssCol 4825", "type"=>"local_call"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1900s", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1900/1909"}
{"value"=>"1920s-1987", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1920/1987"}
{"value"=>"1982-1984", "type"=>"bulk", "normal"=>"1982/1984"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Before Stonewall production files"}
- physdesc
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"2.5 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear feet"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"6 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}], "supress_display"=>true}
- repository
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{"id"=>"MSS", "value"=>"Manuscripts and Archives Division"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"The Before Stonewall production files date primarily from 1982 to 1984 and contain files relating to the making of the documentary film, <span class=\"title\">Before Stonewall</span>, which explored, through personal stories, historical footage and photographs, the history of the gay and lesbian rights movement in the United States prior to 1969."}
- prefercite
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{"value"=>"<p>Before Stonewall production files, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.</p>"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>The award-winning documentary film, <span class=\"title\">Before Stonewall</span>, which was released theatrically and broadcast on PBS television in 1984, explored the history of the lesbian and gay rights movement in the United States prior to 1969. The film combined personal interviews, snapshots and home movies, together with historical footage. It was one of the first documentaries of its kind, conceiving of the lesbian and gay rights movement from an historical perspective. The film was produced and directed by John Scagliotti, Robert Rosenberg, and Greta Schiller.</p>"}
- custodhist
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{"value"=>"<p>This collection was loaned to or given to the New York Public Library (NYPL) in 1994 so that items from the collection could be included in the library's \"Becoming Visible\" exhibition that year. They have remained with NYPL ever since. Correspondence from the mid-1990s indicates that at least one of the filmmakers intended to donate the collection to NYPL.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>Production files for this film encompass contributors' personal collections; the filmmakers' research process; the film's funding and budget information; general correspondence; contracts; releases; and scripts. In the course of producing this documentary, the filmmakers solicited personal narratives and supporting visual material for these stories from members of the lesbian and gay community around the United States, including home movies, personal photographs, and other visual materials that told the story of what it was like to be lesbian or gay in the U.S. prior to the Stonewall Uprising. Folders in the \"Personal Collections\" section contain photocopies, photographs, and other visual materials. The filmmakers kept good records of their interactions with contributors and interview subjects, which can be found in folders with titles such as, \"Leads\" and \"Logs.\" The filmmakers also conducted extensive historical research, obtaining archival film footage and photographs from newsreels, the U.S. military, broadcast television, libraries, publications, professional photographers, and other sources, which is well documented in the Research section. Photographs documenting the production of interview segments and theatrical premieres are also included. No film or video media elements are included in these files.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Before Stonewall production files are arranged in three series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mss/4825#c1268703'>Series I: Administrative</a></div>\n</li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mss/4825#c1268732'>Series II: Personal Collections</a></div>\n</li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mss/4825#c1268757'>Series III: Research</a></div>\n</li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Donated by Unknown, 1995</p>"}
- processinfo
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{"type"=>"processing", "value"=>"<p>Compiled by <span class=\"name\">Heather Halliday</span>, <span class=\"date\">2015</span></p>"}
- dsc_type
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combined
- extent_statement
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2.5 linear feet (6 boxes)
- date_inclusive_start
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1900
- date_inclusive_end
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1987
- date_start
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1900
- date_end
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1987
- keydate
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1900
- date_bulk_start
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1982
- date_bulk_end
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1984