Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Richard Myers papers

Inclusive Date(s):

1960-2003

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Traina

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Traina using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2016

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using Finding aid prepared using DACS

Origination:

Myers, Richard, 1937-

Extent:

1 cubic feet (1 document case, 1 oversize folder, 2 CD boxes, 1 VHS box, 1 custom box)

Physical Location:

11th floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0172

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.

Language(s):

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

Preferred Citation

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

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

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

Organizations/Corporations:

• Kent State University. School of Art

Functions:

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

Places:

• Kent (Ohio)

Occupations:

• Independent filmmakers
• College teachers

Material Types:

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

Titles:

• Confrontation at Kent State

Detailed Description of the Collection