Interview conducted by James McQuaid and Carole Kismaric, April 17-21, 1978.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Bernard Gotfryd (American, 1924–2016). "André Kertész," January 26, 1983. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by James McQuaid, April 25, 1978.

Introduction by Meghan L Jordan, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Photography, George Eastman Museum. Recorded October 2022.

Generous support for the introduction provided by Art Bridges, and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: NEH CARES.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, b. 1950). "Jacob Deschin, From The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974-1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, b. 1950). "Jacob Deschin, From The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974-1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by James McQuaid, April 25, 1978.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Library Sciences or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Generous support for the introductions provided by Art Bridges, and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: NEH CARES.

Interview conducted by James McQuaid, April 25, 1978.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, b. 1950). "Jacob Deschin, From The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974-1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by James McQuaid, April 25, 1978.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, b. 1950). "Jacob Deschin, From The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974-1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by James McQuaid, April 25, 1978.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, b. 1950). "Jacob Deschin, From The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974-1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by Howard Bossen, March 31, 1978.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, 1924–2016). "Paul Vanderbilt," from "The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974–1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by Howard Bossen, March 31, 1978.

Introduction by Jamie M. Allen, Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Associate Curator, Department of Photography, George Eastman Museum. Recorded October 2020.

Generous support for the introduction provided by Art Bridges, and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: NEH CARES.

This interview was produced as part of an oral history project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Photo: Mike Mandel (American, 1924–2016). "Paul Vanderbilt," from "The Baseball Photographer Trading Cards," 1974–1975. Courtesy of Department of Photography/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by George Pratt.

Introduction by Peter Bagrov, Senior Curator, Moving Image Department, George Eastman Museum. Recorded October 2020.

Generous support for the introduction provided by Art Bridges, and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: NEH CARES.

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Photo by Irving Chidnoff, courtesy Stills, Posters, and Paper Collections/George Eastman Museum.

Interview conducted by George Pratt.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:30 Early Life – Early Filmgoing, introduction to D.W. Griffith by childhood friend Mary Pickford

00:03:30 Early Career – Making AN UNSEEN ENEMY (1912), start at The Biography Company, the impact of D.W. Griffith on cinema

00:10:00 Early Career – THE MOTHERING HEART (1913), D.W. Griffith’s style directing actors

00:18:20 Early Career – Working with Billy Bitzer

00:23:00 Early Career – Contributions to editing for THE BIRTH OF A NATION (1915), INTOLERANCE (1916)

00:25:30 Early Career – Making THE BIRTH OF A NATION (1915)

The Silver Voices Project, which allowed for digitization and sharing of this archival audio, was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-30-19-0681-19.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this audio do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Photo by Irving Chidnoff, courtesy Stills, Posters, and Paper Collections/George Eastman Museum.