Jared, Her personal archive is at the Walker. It was donated in the early 2000s. There is also lots of correspondence between her & filmmakers in CMOAs collection as well. Her letters with filmmakers like Brakhage & Frampton often blended “business” and personal; they’re a real treat to read.
Glad to meet another Sally Dixon fan. Emily > On Feb 4, 2021, at 1:48 PM, jared ashburn <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Emily, > > Thank you for this information. I will investigate this immediately and > report back on my findings. I am, also, a fan of Sally Dixon and am thrilled > that she is being recognized for her achievements. I am curious about Dixon's > own personal archive as I am sure that it is loaded with all kinds of > treasures. Do you know anything about that? > > Best wishes, > Jared > >> On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 6:02 AM Emily Davis <[email protected]> wrote: >> Jared, >> >> The Walker archives has an incredible collection of audio recordings >> featuring talks/lectures with filmmakers. Not sure if or how many are >> related to filmmakers filming, but if I remember correctly there is some >> that overlap with the subjects of the monographs. As someone previously >> suggested I would contact Jill, the archivist to get more info on subject & >> access. >> >> Additionally, the CMOA has an amazing archive of audio & video recordings >> featuring avant- garde filmmakers. The CMOA program was started by Sally >> Dixon before she moved on to the Twin Cities. >> >> https://records.cmoa.org/ >> >> Melinda Ward went on to produce Alive From Off Center, which was a great >> show & worth checking out. I think you can find it on Ubu. >> >> And for anyone curious about Sally Dixon, who was quite the charismatic >> force, There is a documentary in production about her impact. They’re >> raising funds to complete it! More info here: >> >> https://www.sallydixonfilm.com/ >> >> >> Warmly, >> Emily Davis >> (Previous poster of the Filmmakers Filming question, former archivist @ CMOA >> & Walker, & huge Sally Dixon fan.) >> >> >> >> >>>> On Feb 2, 2021, at 1:57 PM, jared ashburn <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>> >>> Does anyone know if the "Filmmakers Filming" initiative amounted to any >>> filmed or videotaped interviews or lectures with the filmmakers? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Jared >>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 11:10 AM Michael Walsh <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> Hi Patrick, >>>> If no one is able to provide the requested information, I would suggest >>>> getting a hold of the archivist at the Walker Art Center, Jill Vuchetich. >>>> [email protected] >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> -Michael Walsh >>>> Assistant Curator/Archivist >>>> Moving Image >>>> Walker Art Center >>>> (he/him) >>>> >>>>> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 6:44 PM Patrick Friel <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> Hello Frameworkers! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Someone (I think from the Walker Art Center?) inquired about this many, >>>>> many years ago, but I don't see in the Frameworks archive that she >>>>> received any definitive answers (just some guesses). >>>>> >>>>> Trying to figure out what the complete run of the "Filmmakers Filming" >>>>> monographs includes. They were produced in the early 1980s by the Walker >>>>> Art Center and Film in the Cities. >>>>> >>>>> 1. Stan Brakhage >>>>> 2. Ken Jacobs >>>>> 3. Bruce Baillie >>>>> 4. Nelson/Wiley >>>>> 5. Kenneth Anger >>>>> 6. Ernie Gehr >>>>> 7. Robert Breer >>>>> 8. Jonas Mekas >>>>> 9. Pat O'Neill >>>>> 10. ??? >>>>> 11. Larry Jordan >>>>> 12. Yvonne Rainer >>>>> 13. Bruce Conner >>>>> 14. Paul Sharits >>>>> 15. George Landow >>>>> + ???? >>>>> >>>>> So the questions are: >>>>> >>>>> Was there a number ten? If so, what was it? My suspicion at this point >>>>> is that the numbering got messed up and that the series skips from number >>>>> nine to number eleven, but I've seen no indication anywhere that this is >>>>> the case. >>>>> >>>>> Was there anything after number 15? >>>>> >>>>> I can find no evidence online for anything other than the fourteen >>>>> specified above. >>>>> >>>>> If anyone knows anything definite about number 10 or if there are any >>>>> after number fifteen, I'd be grateful. >>>>> >>>>> ALSO, if anyone has copies that they are willing to part with (at a >>>>> mutually agreed fair price), email me privately. I'm looking for a few in >>>>> particular (Conner, Landow, number ten if it exists), and would upgrade >>>>> some others depending on cost/condition. >>>>> >>>>> I hope all is well with everyone, >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Patrick Friel >>>>> In cold, snowy Chicago >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Frameworks mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://film-gallery.org/mailman/listinfo/frameworks_film-gallery.org >>>> -- >>>> Frameworks mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://film-gallery.org/mailman/listinfo/frameworks_film-gallery.org >>> -- >>> Frameworks mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://film-gallery.org/mailman/listinfo/frameworks_film-gallery.org >> -- >> Frameworks mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://film-gallery.org/mailman/listinfo/frameworks_film-gallery.org > -- > Frameworks mailing list > [email protected] > http://film-gallery.org/mailman/listinfo/frameworks_film-gallery.org
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