Guide to the PhotoSynthesis Productions Cornell Movie Films,
1985-1994.

Collection Number: 6728

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

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Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
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Compiled by:
RMC Staff
Date completed:
June 2011
EAD encoding:
RMC Staff, June 2011
Date modified:
Daniel Young, June 2011

© 2011 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
PhotoSynthesis Productions Cornell movie films, 1985-1994.
Collection Number:
6728
Creator:
PhotoSynthesis Productions
Quantity:
6.5 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Movie Film
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes sound mix elements, A and B roll cut negatives for Cornell films with collaboration of Urie Bronfenbrenner.
Language:
Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Deborah C. Hoard (M.P.S. '78) is the president and producer for the company.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes sound mix elements, A and B roll cut negatives, camera reports, 16mm films and VHS tapes, for "Cornell II", "Cornell III" ("Creating the Future"), "Cornell IV", "Cornell V", "Family Matters" which was made in collaboration with Moncrieff Cochran and "Families in the Balance:Child Care in America" made in collaboration with Urie Bronfenbrenner.
SUBJECTS

Names:
PhotoSynthesis Productions
Bronfenbrenner, Urie, 1917-2005.
Cochran, Moncrieff.
Hoard, Deborah C.
Cornell University--History.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
PhotoSynthesis Productions Cornell movie films, #6728. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1994
Cornell V - (undergraduate recruitment film) - mix elements, negatives, 16 mm release, VHS tape and camera reports; also CHS tapes for Cornell III, "Creating the Future"
Box 1
1988
Cornell II - (for undergraduate admissions office) - mix elements, A and B roll cut negatives, 16mm release and camera reports
 Box 2
1991
Cornell III - "Creating the Future" - (produced for the 125th anniversary of the university) - mix elements, A and B roll cut negatives, camera reports, 16 mm release and VHS tapes - 3 different versions were produced
Box 3
1991
Cornell IV - (update of the 1988 recruitment film) - mix elements, negatives, camera reports
 Box 4
1991
"Families in the Balance: Child Care in America," done in collaboration with Urie Bronfenbrenner - mix elements, negatives, and two VHS versions - one 57 minute version for PBS and a 27 minute version to be used for training
Box 5
1985
"Family Matters" - done in collaboration with Mon Cochran - mix elements, A and B roll cut negatives, and VHS tapes
 Box 6
1985
"Family Matters" - mix elements
 Box 7