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The Tyler Black Film Collection on DVD

The G. William Jones Film & Video Collection of the Hamon Arts Library is the repository of this collection of race films from the 1930s and 1940s. These films, on miraculously well-preserved nitrate stock, were transferred to safety film in 1985. With the advent of digital technology, this important collection of film history has been digitally restored.

The Collection’s production of the 3-DVD boxed set, including 7 full-length films and 7 short subjects, is now complete, and copies are available for purchase. Please visit Black Film Collection Titles & Descriptions for more details about these important African-American films.

Cost for the 3-DVD set, including narrative booklet and introductory commentary for each film is $50.00 plus shipping, handling and state sales tax.

You may order online using a credit card by selecting one of the following:
   Texas residents or organizations.
   Tax-exempt or out-of-state individuals or organizations.

A note about the price reduction:
Because sweeping changes have occurred in methods of video distribution over the last several years, the Jones Collection will begin making selected films available in a variety of formats. In keeping with these changes, the price of the Tyler DVD set has been reduced. The set will continue to be available as long as supplies last. These and other films will also become available online over the coming year. Please visit the Central University Libraries Digital Collections site regularly to see the latest additions of films, photos, documents, and other materials of interest from across the libraries.

Questions or concerns about the Collection or the DVD boxed set should be directed to Collection Administrators.

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