William Fisher Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 3 16mm color films and 64 slides depicting scenes from Mexico and Guatemala circa 1940, created by William Fisher. The entire collection has been digitized.
The films are available digitally, in DVD format, and in original 16mm format. The 16mm films are stored offsite in cold storage.
Dates
- Creation: 1939 - 1942
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
This entire collection has been digitized and is available for use in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Full Extent
.02 Linear Feet (2 folders. Original films on shelf in cold storage)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains 3 16mm color films and 64 slides depicting scenes from Mexico and Guatemala circa 1940, created by William Fisher. The entire collection has been digitized.
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the William Fisher Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zach Johnson
- Date
- 2018 February
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
About this Site
This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.
Requesting Materials
Each finding aid contains a link to request materials from the collections. Collections can also be requested by emailing the repository directly through the library website. Each repository has its own location, hours, and contact information. Please consult the repository with questions about using the materials. Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the repository’s reading room. In many cases, the collections are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.