tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.comments2012-05-19T14:18:17.953-04:00Mindless MeanderingsMindless Meanderings Theory of the Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09947112287406606955noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-2639879241959213802012-05-19T14:18:17.953-04:002012-05-19T14:18:17.953-04:00A nice tribute to folks who work hard for us all.....A nice tribute to folks who work hard for us all....Tinkyhttp://tinkyweisblat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-43509583044054358632012-05-17T13:08:15.873-04:002012-05-17T13:08:15.873-04:00Hi, Buckey--It was fun to "hear" your yo...Hi, Buckey--It was fun to "hear" your younger voice--and to learn more about this archive, which is indeed pretty darn wonderful.Tinkyhttp://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-56790526633959627842012-05-15T01:01:58.159-04:002012-05-15T01:01:58.159-04:00Buckey: Cool (or should I say Hot?) stuff. It is...Buckey: Cool (or should I say Hot?) stuff. It is important to remind all of us how fragile movies are.Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-78421814005869205642012-05-14T11:59:53.054-04:002012-05-14T11:59:53.054-04:00We can always count on you for something different...We can always count on you for something different and interesting, Buckey. Great collection of images and information.....Tinkyhttp://tinkyweisblat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-81558953993899942882010-06-02T14:11:43.054-04:002010-06-02T14:11:43.054-04:00The Academy Librarian is Maragaret Herrick, not Ha...The Academy Librarian is Maragaret Herrick, not Harrick.edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025162050557484946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-7735650884844946582010-03-07T14:42:31.839-05:002010-03-07T14:42:31.839-05:00What a fascinating piece! Thanks for all your har...What a fascinating piece! Thanks for all your hard work in the area of preservation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-60969123148748037502010-02-23T22:31:40.677-05:002010-02-23T22:31:40.677-05:00Hi, Bucky it's me, Mary Ault.
I'd like to ...Hi, Bucky it's me, Mary Ault.<br />I'd like to add some information about the 2 Eclair cameras that were converted into the ones that Niver "claimed" to have invented. He didn't invent any of it except for the name "Renovare Productions" It was the Englishman who he fired after the inital work was done in the mid 1950's.<br />And as for my father William E. Ault, he started working for Niver back in the 'early 50's after the original format had been sketched out by that Australian guy whose name I cannot conjour up right now.<br />The 2 machines - one of which is still at the Univ. of Ohio were cannabilized from several different Eclair cameras ending up in the 2 remaining. <br />BTW, Niver was married to Margaret Harrick, who came up with the name of "Primrose Production". She was the one who helped him establish his company. He'd also been one of the "Hat Squad" back in the of Los Angeles and it's infamous police force.<br />The original wizard of oz less charm. <br />Let's not even mention what happened with the Pickford fire at the United Bank in Beverly Hills that was used as a restoration site in the '60's due to everyone's penury. She lost all or most of her early work then. And the same with the Harold Lloyd collection fire in his basement. <br /><br />My reason for writing this is to give credit to the actual living human being who did the Library of Congress work for Niver. He was never given anymore than a passing reference for that which ultimately ended his life - nitrate and the chemical issues with that material. It'll be ten years this March 19 that he passed away - it'd be nice to see a black boxed memorial to William and his work.<br />Thanks again for reading and I can be reached at mault53@google.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-43621749983979652072010-02-21T12:45:04.020-05:002010-02-21T12:45:04.020-05:00Well said ......... I agree that the voices this w...Well said ......... I agree that the voices this week have made a great chorus, one that should keep singing.Tinkyhttp://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-72183247482255733192010-02-20T23:00:19.399-05:002010-02-20T23:00:19.399-05:00Bucky: I have enjoyed each of your posts, especia...Bucky: I have enjoyed each of your posts, especially your stirring summation. We all need to strive to keep the cause moving forward.Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-26920625431320581752010-02-19T12:06:38.559-05:002010-02-19T12:06:38.559-05:00This is fascinating. I've seen several of the...This is fascinating. I've seen several of the Edison prints, and I actually went with my godmother years ago to sort through some of them at the L of C, but I didn't realize they were trying new restoration techniques. Thanks!Tinkyhttp://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-64389408220522564202010-02-18T23:39:47.864-05:002010-02-18T23:39:47.864-05:00Thank you for another informative post. I have a ...Thank you for another informative post. I have a nice article about the film exchange file in the Ferguson Building that may become Part III of my contributions.Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-51390312275487047582010-02-18T16:22:41.220-05:002010-02-18T16:22:41.220-05:00This is fascinating research--something I would ne...This is fascinating research--something I would never have known about! Thank you.....Tinkyhttp://www.ourgrandmotherskitchens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-12133897669785230362010-02-17T22:17:18.327-05:002010-02-17T22:17:18.327-05:00Thank you for the fascinating story. I remember w...Thank you for the fascinating story. I remember when "Creature Features," a Saturday night program on KTVU-2 in Oakland/San Francisco announced that it was going to show some early horror movies. They turned out to be "Electrocuting an Elephant" and "Execution of Mary Queen of Scots." A good introduction.Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-8703785026971037792010-02-15T22:05:58.691-05:002010-02-15T22:05:58.691-05:00I learned so much from this post; I knew very litt...I learned so much from this post; I knew very little about the early days of preservation. I'm particularly astonished at the amount of World War I footage that once existed. I can't wait for the next part, and many thanks for coming back to your blog on our behalf. It is much appreciated!The Sirenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587505433284584391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2777106060204777026.post-4286518619257981502010-02-15T01:46:01.600-05:002010-02-15T01:46:01.600-05:00Thank you for the survey of information about nitr...Thank you for the survey of information about nitrate film and early preservation efforts. I'm looking forward to part 2.Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.com