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John Corry fonds
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John Corry fonds

  • RBSC-ARC-1715
  • Fonds
  • 1993 - 1998

Fonds consists of material related to a documentary film made by John Corry, entitled “Life's Imprint: Lithographs by Jack Shadbolt.” This 1994 film documents Canadian artist Jack Shadbolt’s production of a four-part colour lithograph, done over a 9-month period in collaboration with lithographer Torrie Groenig. The film was produced and directed by Corry, with the support of the National Film Board of Canada and Knowledge Network., and was originally broadcast on CBC, Bravo!, and Knowledge Network. It includes scenes from Shadbolt’s studio in Burnaby and the Limited Editions studio in Gastown.

Material includes the master tapes from filming, production notes, photographs, obituaries for Shadbolt (who died in 1998), and promotional and distribution documents.

Corry, John

Seattle 1

"Jardin Noir" at first public showing, Seattle art show.

Seattle 2

"Jardin Noir" at first public showing, Seattle art show.

Production notes

File consists of notes, mostly handwritten, used during the production of the film. Many of them correspond to specific tapes, with scenes listed by time in the video and editing notes. Also included is short musical score, entitled "Jack's Theme," and an inventory of the master tapes.

Photographs

File consists of photographs of Jack Shadbolt, Torrie Groenig, various stages of the lithographic printing process, a gallery exhibition, and other unidentified individuals.

Distribution materials and documentation (1)

  • RBSC-ARC-1715-1-10
  • File
  • October 1993 - September 1998
  • Part of John Corry fonds

File consists of materials relating to the sale of the video and its distribution rights, including license agreements with CBC, Bravo!, Open Learning Agency, and other networks and libraries; correspondence; video labels and sleeves; purchase orders; and a photocopy of a letter from the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission confirming the film's Canadian program recognition number.

Distribution materials and documentation (2)

  • RBSC-ARC-1715-1-11
  • File
  • October 1993 - September 1998
  • Part of John Corry fonds

File consists of materials relating to the sale of the video and its distribution rights, including license agreements with CBC, Bravo!, Open Learning Agency, and other networks and libraries; correspondence; video labels and sleeves; purchase orders; and a photocopy of a letter from the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission confirming the film's Canadian program recognition number.

Life's Imprint: master tapes and corresponding notes

Series consists of material related to the production of Corry's film "Life's Imprints: Lithographs by Jack Shadbolt," including the master tapes from filming and editing, production notes, and photographs. Includes an inventory of the master tapes, created by Corry (located in "Production notes" file).

Life's Imprint: promotion and distribution

Series consists of post-production materials related to the documentary, including documentation of its distribution and sales, promotional material, obituaries for Shadbolt, and letters in response to Mr. Corry's request for support from various institutions.