Finding aid for the Richard Myers papers
Title:
Richard Myers papers
Repository:
Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Phone: 330-672-2270
http://www.library.kent.edu/specialcollections
Creator:
Myers, Richard, 1937-
Dates:
1960-2003
Quantity:
1 cubic feet (1 document case, 1 oversize folder, 2 CD boxes, 1 VHS box, 1 custom box)
Abstract:
 This collection contains films created by Richard Myers, student films from the cinematography courses taught by Myers at Kent State University, as well as newspaper clippings, publicity materials, critical reviews, and film-related ephemera.
Identification:
OhKeUSC0172
Location:
11th floor
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Richard Myers

Richard Myers is an experimental filmmaker based in Kent, Ohio. He holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Master of Arts degree from Kent State University (1959 and 1961, respectively). Myers began making films in the early 1960s. Most of his films are based on dreams and autobiographical information. He is especially known for his 1970 film Confrontation at Kent State, which was filmed during the week following the May 4, 1970 Kent State Shootings. Myers is an Emeritus Professor of Kent State University's School of Art, where he taught film production classes from 1964 to 1991.

Scope and Content

This collection contains films created by Richard Myers, many of which are in DVD format. Some VHS are included, as well as one 16mm black and white film (Confrontation at Kent State). Also included are DVD copies of student films from the cinematography courses taught by Myers at Kent State University between the years of 1964-1991. In addition to these films, the collection houses Myers' Curriculum Vitae, as well as newspaper clippings, publicity materials, critical reviews, and film-related ephemera.

Statement of Arrangement

The Richard Myers papers are organized into the following series:
Series 1: Biographical materials
Series 2: Film-related materials
Series 3: Films of Richard Myers
Series 4: Student Films

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

Cinematography, Abstract
Experimental films
Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970
Kent State University--History

Organizations/Corporations:

Kent State University. School of Art

Functions:

Art--Study and teaching
Cinematography, Abstract--Study and teaching
Experimental films--Authorship
Experimental films--Study and teaching

Places:

Kent (Ohio)

Occupations:

College teachers
Independent filmmakers

Material Types:

16mm
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
DVDs
Ephemera
Motion pictures
Promotional materials
Resumes (personnel records)
VHS (TM)
Videocassettes

Titles:

Confrontation at Kent State

Preferred Citation

Richard Myers papers. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Detailed Description of the Collection



Series 1: Biographical materials, 1969-1993

Box 1 / Folder 1
Curriculum Vitae, undated




Box 1 / Folder 2
Correspondence, 1969-1974




Box 1 / Folder 3
Photographs, undated

Physical Description: includes photocopies, prints, and a DVD containing stills from Myers' films.



Box 1 / Folder 4
Public Relations Materials, 1970-1993





Series 2: Film-related Materials, 1967-2007; undated

Scope and Content
Materials in this series include critical reviews, newspaper clippings, ephemera and other miscellaneous film-related items.


Materials in this series are organized according to the film to which they refer. Folders are arranged alphabetically by film title.

Box 1 / Folder 5
37-73, 1973-1975




Box 1 / Folder 6
Akran, 1969-1972




Box 1 / Folder 7
Confrontation at Kent State, 1971-1972


Scope and Content: Included in this file is an audio recording of an interview with Richard Myers on the movie Confrontation at Kent State (2 cassette tapes).


Box 1 / Folder 8
Coronation, undated




Box 1 / Folder 9
Da, 1973




Box 1 / Folder 10
Deathstyles, 1971




Box 1 / Folder 11
Floorshow, 1978-1979




Box 1 / Folder 12
Jungle Girl, 1984-1987




Box 1 / Folder 13
Materials Relating to Multiple Films, 1970-2007




Box 1 / Folder 14
Oversize Materials Relating to Multiple Films, 1971

Location: Map case



Box 1 / Folder 15
Materials Relating to Cinematography Course, 1967-1971





Series 3: Films of Richard Myers, 1960-2003



Films in this series are in DVD, VHS, and 16mm format. Films are arranged by format (DVD, VHS, etc.), then by date of creation.



These films are for viewing purposes only. Copyright is retained by the creator(s). Films cannot be duplicated without written permission of copyright owner(s).

Box 2 / Folder 1
Coronation / The Path / First Time Here, 1965, 1961, 1964

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 23 minutes / 20 minutes (silent) / 24 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 2
Akran, 1969

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 118 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 3
Confrontation at Kent State / Allison, 1970, 1971

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 43 minutes / 10 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 4
Confrontation at Kent State, 1970

Genre/Format: VHS
Quantity: 42 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 5
Deathstyles, 1971

Genre/Format: VHS; color
Quantity: 60 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 6
37-73, 1974

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 60 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 7
Floorshow, 1978

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 90 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 8
Jungle Girl, 1984

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 100 minutes



Box 2 / Folder 9
Moving Pictures, 1990

Genre/Format: VHS; black and white
Quantity: 90 minutes



Box 3 / Folder 1
Confrontation at Kent State, 1970

Genre/Format: 16mm film; black and white; sound
Quantity: 43 minutes



Box 3 / Folder 2
Container for Confrontation at Kent State 16mm film, undated


Statement of Arrangement: Boxed together with 16mm film


Box 4 / Folder 1
Akran, 1969

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 118 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 2
Confrontation at Kent State, 1970

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 43 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 3
Allison, 1971

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 10 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 4
Deathstyles, 1971

Genre/Format: DVD; color film
Quantity: 60 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 5
37-73, 1974

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 60 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 6
Massillon Museum Years, 1976

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 40 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 7
Floorshow, 1978

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 90 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 8
Jungle Girl, 1984

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 100 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 9
Moving Pictures, 1990

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 90 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 10
Monster Show, 1996

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 90 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 11
Marjory's Diary, 2003

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 90 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 12
3 Film Portraits: Akbar / Bill and Ruby / Da, 1970, 1970, 1973

Genre/Format: DVD; color / color / black and white
Quantity: 17 minutes / 34 minutes / 40 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 13
Confrontation at Kent State / Allison, 1970, 1971

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white / black and white
Quantity: 43 minutes / 10 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 14
The Path / First Time Here / Coronation, 1961, 1964, 1965

Genre/Format: DVD; black and white
Quantity: 20 minutes (silent) / 24 minutes / 23 minutes



Box 4 / Folder 15
Tarp / Zolcalo / Wood Assemblage, 1993 / 1972 / 1962

Genre/Format: DVD; color
Quantity: 20 minutes / 16 minutes / 13 minutes




Series 4: Student Films, 1972-1990; undated

Scope and Content
Included is a typewritten statement from Richard Myers, introducing and providing background on the student films in this series.Information regarding the contents of each DVD can be found inside the individual cases.


The following items are arranged chronologically by date of creation.



These films are for viewing purposes only. Copyright is retained by the creator(s). Films cannot be duplicated without written permission of copyright owner(s).

Box 5 / Folder 1
Introductory letter from Richard Myers, undated




Box 5 / Folder 2
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1972

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 3
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1983-85

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 4
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1983-86

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 5
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1985

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 6
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1987

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 7
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1988

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 8
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1989

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 9
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1989

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 10
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, 1990

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 11
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 12
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 13
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 14
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 15
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 16
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 17
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 18
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD



Box 5 / Folder 19
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers, undated

Genre/Format: DVD; sound



Box 5 / Folder 20
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers (James Broughton at Filmworks), undated

Genre/Format: DVD

Scope and Content: These are films by James Broughton that were presented at Filmworks, a weekly film program directed by Richard Myers, sponsored by Kent State University.


Box 5 / Folder 21
Student Films from the Production Class of Richard Myers (Kon Pet Moon, a.k.a. Kon Petrochuck), 2006

Genre/Format: DVD

Scope and Content: Note from Myers inside DVD case: "This film was not done while Kon was a student, but later in his career. It is an important film and I wanted to include it with the other student films."