George Callaghan Film Collection

MSA SC 6270

Dates

1980-1989

Medium

audio-visual media

Restrictions

Storage

00/06/09/Shelf 1, 2, & 3

Description

Collection of video footage by a former Maryland film producer, George M. Callaghan whose company, Callaghan Films, Ltd., produced promotional projects for state and county tourist agencies during the 1980s. To celebrate Maryland’s 350th Anniversary, Mr. Callaghan, his cinematographer, Murray C. Nelson, Jr., along with co-producer, Robert Cole, recreated the seminal moments in Maryland history for a series of TV public service spots known as The Maryland Minutes. Also included in the collection is Callaghan Film’s donation of TV commercials, which capture the corporate and business culture of the state.

Please note: arrangements for access must be made in advance for this collection.

Collection Inventory

Series 1: 1" tapes
Series 2: 3/4" tapes
Series 3: Other tape formats (2", D-2s; VHS; DVC Pro; etc.)
Series 4: Miscellaneous

Microfilm Inventory