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HIST 408P: Senior Seminar: Writing the History of American Film Instructor: Professor Giovancchini Resources compiled and web page developed by Yelena Luckert, UM Libraries This guide will assist you in locating resources for HIST 408P. Due to licensing agreements, some of the electronic resources available by remote search are restricted to current students, faculty, and staff at the University of Maryland, College Park. Contents Locating Films Locating Books Reference Sources Locating Biographical Information Reviews and Scholarly Journal Articles How to Locate the Full-Text of Electronic and Print Journal Articles Primary sources at UM Libraries Preparing Your Bibliography Interlibrary Loan Questions? Locating Films The following sources are useful for identifying films by themes and subject matter and for identifying films by directors and actors The American Film Institute catalog of motion pictures produced in the United States. McKeldin Reference PN1998 .A57 Covers films from 1893-1950 and 1961-1970. The index volumes list films by subject, genre,personal name, geography, and other criteria. IMDB: Internet Movie Database Includes release dates, cast and crew information, plot summaries, reviews and much additional information on thousands of films. *The following locations house significant film collections* Nonprint Media, University of Maryland Includes over 12,000 videocassettes, videodiscs and DVDs, and over 3,000 films. The collection is searchable through the UM Catalog. In the Catalog, click on "advanced search", limit "format" to "Videos/Films (all)." Library of Congress Home page of the Library of Congress. Library of Congress Motion Picture & Television Reading Room. Doing Subject Research in the Motion Picture and Television Reading Room. For movies after 1986 use the Library of Congress Online Catalog. For movies before 1987 use the card catalgue and an in-house database located in the Library of Congress Motion Picture Division, 310 Madison Building. return to top Locating Books Catalog Information on the holdings of all libraries in the University System of Maryland. HINT: Most books about film are described in the catalog with the phrase motion pictures. Worldcat Catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. return to top Reference books (A few examples) Film Surveys: The following surveys provide two to four page essays on hundreds of films. Essays include information on "production background, story line, directions, performances, technical merits, critical and popular response and awards." Magill's Cinema Annual McKeldin Reference PN1993.3.M34 (latest edition in Reference, older editions in the Periodical Stacks.) Covers films from 1981 to the present. Magill's Survey of Cinema - English Language Films, First Series McKeldin Reference PN1995.M3 Covers films from 1927-1980. Magill's Survey of Cinema - English Language Films, Second Series McKeldin Reference PN1993.45.M32 Covers 751 additional films from 1928-1981 not covered in first series. Magill's Survey of Cinema - Silent Films McKeldin Reference PN1995.75.M33 Covers silent films from 1902-1936. International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Films McKeldin Reference PN1997.8.I58 Volume 1 Film Genres: The reference collection includes a number of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and bibliographies on different film genres. Some examples are: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies: From 1897 to the Present McKeldin Reference PN1995.9.S26H38 The Great Science Fiction Pictures McKeldin Reference PN1995.9.S26P38 A Guide to Silent Westerns McKeldin Reference PN1995.9.W4L33 The Overlook Film Encyclopedia: The Western McKeldin Reference PN1995.9.W4H37 Women in Film: The reference collection includes a number of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and bibliographies dedicated to women in film. Some examples are: The St. James Women Filmmakers Encyclopedia McKeldin Reference PN1998.2.S683 1999 Women in Motion McKeldin Reference PN1995.9.W6F67 1983 return to top Locating Biographical Information International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Directors McKeldin Reference PN1997.8.I58 Volume 2 Biographies and critical essays on film directors. International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers: Actors and Actresses McKeldin Reference PN1997.8.I58 Volume 3 Biographies and critical essays on actors and actresses. Variety Obituaries McKeldin Periodical Stacks PN1583.V35 Obituaries of entertainers. Catalog For biographies of an actor, director or screenwriter, use the WORD/S in SUBJECT search option and type in the individual's name. If you do not find much try the WORD/S ANYWHERE search option. Biography and Genealogy Master Index Index to biographies that appear in reference books. Biography Index Index to biographies and interviews that appear in periodicals and books. IMDB: Internet Movie Database Includes release dates, cast and crew information, plot summaries, reviews and much additional information on thousands of films. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Provides broad general coverage on thousands of topics. This is one example of a general resource that could be of great use in this course. return to top Locating Reviews and Scholarly Journal Articles *The following sources are excellent sources for locating contemporary reviews of older films.* The Critical Index, A Bibliography of Articles on Film in English, 1946-1973 McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9G47 Articles about specific films, directors, producers, actors, critics, screenwriters, cinematographers, and other film subjects are covered in this bibliography. Twenty two major film periodicals and sixty general periodicals are indexed. The Film Index: A Bibliography McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9W75 v. 1-3 This 3 volume set was compiled by the Workers of the Writers Program of the Work Projects Administration in New York. Volume 1: The Film as Art, Volume 2: The Film as Industry and Volume 3: Film in Society. All 3 volumes are annotated and provide references to film reviews as well as references to all aspects of film. Film Review Index 2 Volumes McKeldin Quick Reference PN1995.F54 Volume one provides references to film reviews from 1882-1949. Volume two provides references to film reviews from1950-1985. Trade publications, journals, newspapers and books are indexed. A Guide to Critical Reviews, Pt. IV, The Screenplay McKeldin Reference PN2266.S254 1973 A two volume bibliography of critical reviews of American and foreign feature films released from 1927-1980. A Guide to Critical Reviews, Pt. IV, The Screenplay: Supplement One: 1963-1980 McKeldin Reference PN2266.S254 1982 This supplement provides additional reviews for films released from 1927-1980. Index to Critical Film Reviews in British and American Film Periodicals McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9B64 v.1-3 Indexes reviews in 31 scholarly film periodicals through 1971. The New Film Index: A Bibliography of Magazine Articles in English, 1930-1970. McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9M29 1975 Indexes approximately 12,000 items with brief annotations. Covers all aspects of film and "articles appearing outside the regular review columns, which closely analyse or compare single films." New York Times Film Reviews McKeldin Reference PN1995.N4 Reprints reviews appearing in the New York Times from 1913 to 2000. Periodicals Contents Index Full Text Indexes social sciences and humanities periodicals from their first issues to 1995. Links to some full text. Retrospective Index to Film Periodicals, 1930-1971. McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9B39 The entire contents of 14 film journals are indexed from their beginnings through December 1971. Variety Film Reviews. McKeldin Periodicals Stacks PN1995.V34 Companion to weekly publication: Variety. Film reviews and criticisms. Coverage from 1907 to 1996. *The following are excellent sources for locating contempoary reviews of newer films as well as scholarly articles on films of all eras.* Academic Search Indexes film reviews and scholarly articles on film studies. Coverage from 1965 to the present. Includes a lot of full text. America: History and Life Indexes and abstracts journal articles in the areas of United States and Canadian history and culture. Coverage from 1966 to the present. Includes links to some full text. Historical Abstracts Indexes and abstracts journal articles in the areas of world history and culture. Coverage from 1967 to the present. Includes links to some full text. Web of Science: Arts & Humanities Search Indexes film reviews and scholarly articles on film studies. Covers 1980 to the present. Links to some full text. Film Literature Index Print edition is more current and is located in McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9F45. Indexes approximately 300 film journals from 1973 to the present. Film Review Index 2 Volumes McKeldin Quick Reference PN1995.F54 Volume one provides references to film reviews from 1882-1949. Volume two provides references to film reviews from1950-1985. Trade publications, journals, newspapers and books are indexed. International Index to Film Periodicals McKeldin Reference Z5784.M9I55 Indexes approximately 85 film journals from around the world from 1973 to 1992. MLA International Bibliography Indexes journal articles and other materials on film studies, literary criticism, linguistics and folklore. Covers 1963 to the present. Links to some full text. New York Times Film Reviews McKeldin Reference PN1995.N4 Reprints reviews appearing in the New York Times from 1913 to 2000. Periodicals Contents Index Full Text Indexes social sciences and humanities periodicals from their first issues to 1995. Links to some full text. UM Library Databases Listing of all UM Library databases by title and subject. return to top How to Locate the Full-Text of Electronic and Print Journal Articles When using the databases, be sure to follow the link. This will direct you to the available full text, the catalog, or Interlibrary Loan if full text is not available and if the Libraries do not subscribe to the journal or needed vol/issues. If the database does not have the link you will need to check both the Catalog and E-Journals in Research Port to determine if the journal is available through the Libraries. Check the Journals subset of the Catalog and search under the title of the journal, to see if a paper or microform version of the journal is available. Check the E-Journals link in Research Port to determine if an electronic version of the journal is available. If the Libraries do not own the journal you can request it through Interlibrary Loan return to top Primary sources at UM Libraries History of cinema. Series 1, Hollywood and the Production Code [microform] : selected files from the Motion Picture Association of America Production Code Administration collection . Filmed from the holdings of the Margaret Herrick Library, Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. McKeldin Periodicals Rm - Microfilm PN1993.5.U6 H57 2006 Contains files from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Production Code Administration documenting over forty years of self-regulation and censorship in the motion picture industry. At UMCP, accompanying guide is located in McKeldin Reference under call number: PN1993.5.U6H57 2006 Guide. Gallup looks at the movies [microform] : audience research reports 1940-1950. American Institute of Public Opinion & Scholarly Resources, Inc. McKeldin Periodicals Rm - Microfilm PN1995 .G23 1979 Public opinion in regards to the film industry. Cinema pressbooks from the original studio collections [microform]. McKeldin Periodicals Rm - Microfilm PN1995.9.P79 C55 2001 Pressbooks from the collection of the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. "The Pressbooks for United Artists, 1919-1949; Warner Bros., 1922-1949; and Monogram Pictures, 1937-1946." Introduction and reel contents at beginning of each reel. At UMCP, accompanied by a reel guide (2 vol. : 28 cm.) located in McKeldin Reference under call number: PN1995.9.P79 C55 2001 Guide. Variety. McKeldin Periodicals Rm - Microfilm PN2000 .V3 (1905-) One of the key journals for the Golden Age of Hollywood (1927-1957) return to top Preparing Your Bibliography Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Resources for students on academic integrity and plagiarism. Citing Sources Using the Chicago/Turabian Style: In-Text Parenthetical Method (Author-Date) Citing Sources Using the Chicago/Turabian Style: Notes System Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations. McKeldin Quick Reference LB2369.T8 1996 Evaluating Web Sites The Writing Center Includes the Chicago/Turabian style manual. return to top Interlibrary Loan Material not held in our libraries can be requested through Interlibrary Loan. return to top Questions? If you have any questions about these or other library resources, contact Yelena Luckert return to top


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HIST 408P: Senior Seminar: Writing the History of American Film

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