Contemporary Audio and Video Programs
This collection includes approximately 200 commercially-released videos and audio programs that were made by either the National Trust for Historic Preservation, its programs such as the Main Street Program, other preservation organizations, historic sites, broadcast networks and independent documentary makers.
The bulk of the collection is made up of programs about historic sites or towns in the United States and the efforts of their citizens to preserve their historic architecture. Other broad categories covered in this collection include administrative subjects relating to historic sites, general history topics, architects and architectural styles and periods, preservation techniques and how-to topics, promotion videos for preservation programs, National Trust properties, and the National Trust's annual series on America's Most Endangered Historic Sites (1993-2001).
Finding Materials
Many of these materials can be found in the UM Libraries' online catalog. Using the "Advanced Search" in the catalog, you can limit your location to the "National Trust Library," and limit your format to "Videos/Films (all)." You are also welcome to contact us for a complete list of titles or for assistance with your search.
Access
If you are interested in viewing these materials, please contact us to make arrangements within the library. Some of the material is unique and in fragile, obsolete formats, and therefore, special arrangements should be made in advance.
