2017-10-27 Preliminary Inventory of the Robert Wagner Cinema Collection, 1956-2010 SPEC.TRI.RWW Finding aid prepared by Ashleigh Minor, Mackenzie Sommers, Courtney Bishop Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
1858 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, 43210
2017 August This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2020-08-19T08:38-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Robert Wagner Cinema Collection SPEC.TRI.RWW Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 13.48 Cubic feet 1956-2010 Robert Wagner (1918-2011) was a professor who established the Department of Photography and Cinema at Ohio State University, circa 1966. The collection contains materials related to Wagner’s career and involvement in film and photography from 1956 through 2010. Administrative and financial documents from his activities in professional organizations (particularly the American Film Institute), publications from Wagner between 1980 and 1985, photographs from the 1965 film “The Greatest Story Ever Told”, and other materials related to his career outside of the Ohio State University are included. Also included are materials relating to Frank Capra and his work, interviews with other famous Hollywood figures, and Wagner's personal collection of historical film and theatre items. (8) cartons, (3) oversize folders, (2) 5" legal document boxes, (5) flat boxes, (2) oversize flat boxes English Wagner, Robert W. Arrangement of Materials

This collection is unprocessed. Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Robert Wagner, 1999 October; TRI.2017.0007: Robert W. Wagner, 2017 January; TRI.2017.0014: Robert W. Wagner, 2017 January

 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

This collection contains glass slides, audiocassettes, magnetic tapes, and 8mm film reels.

 Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Robert Wagner Cinema Collection, SPEC.TRI.RWW, The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute, Ohio State University

 Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for use, but may be used in the Thompson Library Special Collections reading room only. Audio/visual materials and computer media may need a use copy produced before access is allowed.

 Use of Materials

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.

 Processing Information

This collection is unprocessed. Finding aid written by: Ashleigh Minor, Mackenzie Sommers, Courtney Bishop, August 2017

 Biographical Note

Robert W. Wagner (1918-2011) was a professor who established the Department of Photography and Cinema at Ohio State University, circa 1966. He produced films for educational organizations and government programs around the world. In 1981, he received the Eastman Kodak Gold Medal from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers for his production of films about the use of technology and media in education. In his career outside of Ohio State University, Wagner was involved with many film and cultural institutions such as the American Film Institute (AFI), where he served as a trustee from 1975-1983, and was elected Emeritus Trustee in 1997, as well as the International Congress of Schools of Cinema and Television where he was the Vice President from 1974-1982. He also published research on the preservation of photographs and film. During his time working with the American Film Institute, Wagner came in contact with Frank Capra, George Stevens, and Charlton Heston and collaborated with them on several interviews and projects. Robert Wagner also collected items relating to film and theatre history.

 Scope and Contents

The Robert Wagner Cinema Collection contains materials related to Wagner’s career and involvement in film and photography from 1956 through 2010. Administrative and financial documents from his activities in the American Film Institute, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and other professional organizations are included. The collection also contains publications from Wagner between 1980 and 1985, photographs from the 1965 film “The Greatest Story Ever Told”, and other materials related to his career outside of the Ohio State University.

The Robert Wagner Cinema Collection also contains Wagner's personal historical film and theatre collection which includes glass slides, movie posters, and several puppets including a few handmade by Wagner himself. Also included are interviews with several famous Hollywood figures including Charlton Heston, George Stevens and Frank Capra. There is also information about Capra's visit to the Ohio State Uniersity, organized by Wagner, in 1974.

 American Film Institute. Capra, Frank, 1897-1991 Ohio State University--Faculty. Wagner, Robert W. College teachers--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Magnetic tapes Motion picture industry--United States--20th century Motion pictures--Study and teaching (Higher)--Ohio--Columbus--20th century Motion pictures--United States--20th century Puppet making--Ohio--Columbus Slides (photographs) Glass Slides 1 19th century Small glass slides 2 undated Small glass slides 3 undated George Stevens Scrapook 4 undated Charlton Heston/Frank Capra Scrapbook 4 undated Elise Janis Scrapbook 5 undated James Wong Howe Scrapbook 5 undated Glass magic lanterns slides in wooden box 6 undated Glass-mechanical magic lantern slides 7 undated Wayang Kulit shadow puppet 8 undated "Cantinflas" marionette 8 undated Marionettes handmade by Robert Wagner 9 undated Photo of puppet production 9 undated Harpo Max hand puppet 10 undated Framed "Last of the Silents" poster 10 undated Frank Capra - Research Notes by Robert Wagner Capra 1 1970s Frank Capra newspaper clips: Greater Columbus Arts Festival, '74;Ohio State University Connections; Capra 80th Birthday, Misc. Capra 1 1974-1977 Frank Capra at the Greater Columbus ARts Festival:R. Wagner's Notes, Paperwork, Communications with Capra, Schedule for Capra Capra 1 1974 Frank Capra in Columbus- Photo Contact Sheet; Lecture at the Ohio Theatre and at the Ohio State University Capra 1 1974 Frank Capra- Excerpt from the book "The Men Who Made the Movies" by Richard Schickel Capra 1 1975 Frank Capra- Extract from "The Men Who Made the Movies" by Richard Schickel- Translated in Spanish Capra 1 1975 American Film Magazine- America's Love Affair with Frank Capra (article) Capra 1 1982 Film Society Review (Volume 7: Number 7-9)-Frank Capra and the Cinema of Populism (Article) Capra 1 undated Frank Capra- Robert Wagner's Notes on an Interview Transcript Capra 1 undated Frank Capra- "Frank Capra:The Name Above the Title" (Article) in "Action:Director's Guild of America Magazine" Capra 1 1971 May-June Frank Capra- Excerpt from "The Livliest Art" by Arthur Knight Capra 1 undated Frank Capra- Exceprt from "Hollywood Directors" by Richard Koszarsk Capra 1 1941-1976 Frank Capra- "It Happened One Night" (film) and "The Music Box" (film) notes Capra 1 1932, 1934 Frank Capra - Interview Questions Capra 1 undated Frank Capra Jr. - Newspaper/Magazine Clipping, Avco Embassy Picture Co. Capra 1 1981 Frank Capra Jr.- Newspaper/Magazine Clippings, Avco Embassy Picture Co. Capra 1 1981 Frank Capra- "The Men Who Made the Movies" (pamphlet; associated with the 1973 TV Series and the 1975 book of the same name) Capra 1 circa 1970s Frank Capra-"Frank Capra Day" in Columbus, OH (pamphlet) Capra 1 1979 May 18 Frank Capra- Reservation card for the American Film Institute 20th Annual Award Celebratoion honoring F. Capra for Life Achievement in Motion Pictures and Television Capra 1 1982 March 4 Frank Capra- Excerpt from "The Films in My Life" by Francois Trutfaut: "Frank Capra, The Healer" Capra 1 1978 Frank Capra- "The Man Above the Title" folder Capra 1 Edison First Kinetoscope Photocopied Images - R. Wagner Misc. Capra 1 undated Frank Capra- Interview in Columbus, Color Transparencies Capra 2 1974 Frank Capra-OSU and Columbus visit color transparencies Capra 2 1974 Frank Capra at the Tom Syder Show on N.B.C. audiocassette Capra 2 1977 September 13 Frank Capra Interview (audiocassette), Track #1:Interview by Harvey Cooper (Ohio State University Lantern), Track #2:Interview by Herv Griffin (N.B.C. 5.00) Capra 2 1974 July 2 Frank Capra Interview at the Merv Griffin Show (N.B.C) audiocassette Capra 2 undated Frank Capra T.V. production audiocassette Capra 2 1974 Audiocasette -- Side A: Comment on "The Exorcist" and Film Music (EBS) Side B: Tom Snyder Show on Academy Awards with Frank Capra, Landu, Mercedes Capra 2 1974 March 30. 1974 August Frank Capra -- At Library - Magnetic Tape #2 Capra 2 1974 May 24 Frank Capra - At Library - Magnetic Tape #3 Capra 2 1974 May 24 Frank Capra - At Main Library Audiocasette Capra 2 1974 May 24 Frank Capra - "Why We Fight" (Interview by R. Wagner) Audiocassette Capra 2 1974 May 25 Frank Capra - At the Righthire Hall Audiocassette Capra 2 1974 May 22 Files on George Stevens and Frank Capra Deposit 12 undated Silent Movie Promos Slides Deposit 15 undated Titles and Animation Slides Deposit 15 undated Set Design Slides Deposit 15 undated Editing Slides Deposit 15 undated Sound Slides Deposit 15 undated Cameras Slides Deposit 15 undated History Slides Deposit 15 undated Production and Projection Slides Deposit 15 undated Keystone Movie projector Deposit 16 undated History Slides Deposit 17 undated Direction Slides Deposit 17 Undated Storyboard and Scripts Slides Deposit 17 Undated Sound Slides Deposit 17 undated Perception Slides Deposit 17 undated 3D Wide Screen Slides Deposit 17 undated Movie Promo Slides Deposit 17 undated Robt Redford Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1979 May 29 Gail Kubik Reel-2 Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 Undated Wagner-Foreman-Lynch Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1963 October 18th Frank Capra Rightmire Hall Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1974 May 23 Charlton Heston #1 Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1997 April 30 Charlton Heston #2 Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1997 April 30 Kirk Douglas as Ulysses americom 8mm home movies Deposit 18 Carl Forman- Columbia Pictures, Derby Hall , Reel #1 Deposit 18 1963 October 15 Carl Forman- Columbia Pictures, Derby Hall , Reel #2 Deposit 18 1963 October 15 Carl Forman- Columbus Pictures, Derby Hall, Reel #3 Deposit 18 1963 October 15 Cliff Robertson Magnetic Reel #2 Deposit 18 undated Cliff Robertson Magnetic Reel #1 Deposit 18 undated Fred Allen Revisited With Edgar Bergen -- Tallulah Bankhead, Bing Crosby, Maurice Evans, Leo Durocher, Bert Lahr, Oscar Levant, Shirley Booth (Miss Mahoney), Milton Berle, Bea Lille, Major Bowes, Jack Benny, Anniversary show of Shase and Sanborn -- Magnetic Reel Deposit 18 1965 November 14 Gail Kubick - Composer Rm. 304 3 3/4 Full track lecture to class and staff (reel 1) Deposit 18 1969 January 22 Joan Rivers Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1978 February 15 King Vidor- Telephone Interview w. Wagner Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 1975 June George Stevens Magnetic Tape Deposit 18 undated George Stevens Magnetic Tapes Deposit 18 1973 April 8 George Stevens Seminar (Thurber) Magnetic Reel Deposit 18 undated Magic Lantern Deposit 19 undated 35 mm slides Deposit 20 undated Accession No. TRI.2017.0014 1.2 Cubic feet 1956-2010 Emmy Awards programs Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1963-1965 American Film Institute administrative materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1975-2004 American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory informational program Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 2009-2010 Wagner (Robert W.) publications Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1980-1985 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1963-1964 Ohio State University (OSU) SMPTE (Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineering) Meeting Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1961 National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences (NATAS) administrative materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1966-1968 American Film Institute administrative materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1967-1975 American Film Institute Financial Statements Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1978-1979 National Center for Film and Video Preservation clippings packet Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1989 American Film Institute Board of Trustees meeting binder Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1979 June 7 American Film Institute Board of Trustees meeting binder Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1984 October 11 American Film Institute administrative materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1974-1975 Wagner (Robert) American Film Institute correspondence Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1959-1981 American Film Institute twenty third meeting minutes Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1975 May 30 Dance photographs from unidentified production Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 undated “Spartacus” and restorations Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1991 “The Hollywood Reporter” materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1984 Festival de Cannes “A Town Like Alice” (materials in French) Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1956 Academy Leaders materials Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1978-1979 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Annual Report Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1977-1978 The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1978-1979 American Film Institute National Conference on Film and Television Accession No. TRI.2017.0014.001 1979 October 11-14 Accession No. TRI.2017.0007 0.03 1965 Photographs from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" Group I 2017 TRI Accessions Box 2 Accession No. TRI.2017.0007.001 1965 Photographs from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" Group II 2017 TRI Accessions Box 2 Accession No. TRI.2017.0007.002 1965 Photographs from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" Group III 2017 TRI Accessions Box 2 Accession No. TRI.2017.0007.003 1965