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Irish Film Association Records

Call Number

AIA.017

Dates

1986-1997, inclusive
; 1991-1996, bulk

Creator

Irish Film Association, U.S.A.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet in 2 manuscript boxes

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

The Irish Film Association, U.S.A. was founded in September 1991 by a group of Irish people living in New York who felt that the works of modern, independent Irish filmmakers, and the aspects of Irish culture these films depict, were not properly represented in America. The organization promoted these works that otherwise would have been impossible or difficult to see through screenings, lectures, the Scannan film festival, and other events. This collection documents the organization's functions and activities. Materials include event flyers, memoranda, correspondence, newsletters, mailing lists, meeting minutes, newspaper articles, and publicity prints from various Irish films.

Historical/Biographical Note

The Irish Film Association, U.S.A. was founded in September 1991 by a group of Irish people living in New York who felt that the works of modern, independent Irish filmmakers, and the aspects of Irish culture these films depict, were not properly represented in America. The organization promoted these works that otherwise would have been impossible or difficult to see through screenings, lectures, the Scannan film festival, and other events. Officers for the Irish Film Association included President Mary Doran, Vice President Melissa Shaw-Smith, Treasurer Anne Gleeson, and Secretary Heather B. Thiermann.

Source:

Press release, circa 1992; Irish Film Association Records; AIA 017; Box 2; Folder 4; Archives of Irish America; Tamiment Library, New York University Libraries.

Arrangement

Folders are arranged alphabetically.

Scope and Content Note

This collection documents the functions and activities of the Irish Film Association, U.S.A, and its efforts to increase the visibility of modern, independent Irish film in America. Materials include event flyers, memoranda, correspondence, newsletters, mailing lists, meeting minutes, newspaper articles, and publicity prints from various Irish films. The collection also includes documents related to the planning of the organization's film festival, Scannan.

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Use Restrictions

The Tamiment Library does not have information about who owns copyright to this collection. Materials in this collection are expected to enter the public domain beginning in 2106. The Tamiment Library is not authorized to grant permission to publish or reproduce materials from this collection.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Irish Film Association Records; AIA 017; box number; folder number; Archives of Irish America, Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu at least two business days prior to research visit.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated in 2000. The accession number associated with this collection is 1997.047.

Separated Materials

Some personal and financial materials were removed from the collection and returned to the donor.

Collection processed by

Rachel Searcy

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-20 16:28:21 -0400.
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Language: Description is in English.

Processing Information

Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and boxes. No significant original order or arrangement was apparent upon receipt of materials. Most folder titles were transcribed from the original folders; some titles have been supplied by the archivist when no other description existed.

Repository

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012