Papers relating to various Film Societies
Fonds
Identifier: MI.3/2
Dates
- Creation: 1931-1995
Biographical / Historical
First film societies formed in Scotland in early 1930’s See collections listed separately for Edinburgh Film Guild est 1930 and Glasgow Film Society est 1931. Some geographically created, others with specialist interests (see Scientific Film Society, Cinema Sgire and Clydeside Film Society). Rural cinema schemes and film societies in remoter communities, particularly the Highlands and Islands Film Guild, often provided the only opportunity for rural dwellers to have access to cinema.
Extent
22 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk