Human Studies Film Archives
Jorge Prelorán films
Preloran, Jorge, 1933-2009
HSFA.2007.10
Archival Resource Key
50 Film reels
50 completed films and 1 film series; 110,600 feet of original film outtakes (51 hours); 412 hours of audiotape; 31 digital books
22 Linear feet
Papers and photographs
1954-circa 2008
Documentary filmmaker Jorge Prelorán was best known for his intimate approach to ethnographic film, a style known as "ethnobiography." The majority of Prelorán's films were shot in rural areas of Argentina, particularly the Andean highlands and the Pampas (plains), often in communities of mixed Indian and Spanish heritage. Prelorán documented a wide range of subjects, including art, folk crafts, agriculture, ranching, markets, religious rituals and festivals, and social and cultural change. This collection contains edited films and videos, film outtakes, audio tapes, photographic prints and transparencies, digital books, correspondence, production files, scripts, project files, and press clippings spanning 1954-2008.
Materials are primarily in English and Spanish. One film is partially in Quichua.
Jorge Preloran
Scope and Contents
This collection contains edited films and videos, film outtakes, audio tapes, photographic prints and transparencies, digital books, correspondence, production files, scripts, project files, and press clippings spanning 1954-2008.
The majority of Prelorán's films were shot in rural areas of Argentina, particularly the Andean highlands and the Pampas (plains), often in communities of mixed Indian and Spanish heritage. Prelorán documented a wide range of subjects, including art, folk crafts, agriculture, ranching, markets, religious rituals and festivals, and social and cultural change. Several films focus on natural history and science. There are also a number of experimental and fiction films.
Prelorán formed close friendships with many of the subjects of his films and corresponded with them long after the films were completed. This is reflected in the paper records, as is Prelorán's wide circle of colleagues and collaborators, including anthropologists, musicians, animators, historians, painters, writers, photographers, current and former students at UCLA, and fellow filmmakers. The extensive collection of press clippings, screening notices, and festival catalogs documents Prelorán's influence in Argentina, Europe, and the United States.
In the series of digital books, Prelorán presents the personal stories of individuals involved in creative work. Some books feature subjects profiled in the films, updating or expanding on their stories.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in 11 series: (1) Completed Films and Videos, 1954-circa 2008; (2) Film Outtakes, 1960s-1980s; (3) Audio, 1969-2008; (4) Correspondence, 1954-2005 (bulk 1967-1992); (5) Production Files, 1961-1998; (6) Project Files, 1967-1995; (7) UCLA, 1968-2005 (bulk 1980s); (8) Press Clippings, 1960-2005; (9) Photographs, 1961-2000; (10) Books, 1994-1998, undated; (11) Electronic Files, circa 2000-circa 2006
Biographical Note
Documentary filmmaker Jorge Prelorán was best known for his intimate approach to ethnographic film, a style known as "ethnobiography." In films such as
Hermógenes Cayo (Imaginero) (1970), Los Hijos de Zerda (Zerda's Children) (1974), and Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI (Zulay Facing the 21st Century) (1989), Prelorán's protagonists tell their personal stories, while also revealing the stories of their communities and cultures. Prelorán worked in Latin America and the United States, but primarily in his native country of Argentina. His career spanned from 1954 to 2008, including nearly twenty years as a film professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Prelorán was born May 28, 1933 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His father, an engineer, was Argentine and had studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he met his wife, an American. Prelorán grew up speaking both Spanish and English. Initially pursuing a career in architecture, he studied at the Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. He made his first film,
Venganza, with neighborhood friends in Buenos Aires in 1954. The film won the Beginner's Festival of Cine Club Argentina that same year. Prelorán was accepted as an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley, and studied architecture there for one year. In 1956 he withdrew from UC Berkeley and was drafted into the US Army. Prelorán served in West Germany until 1958. Upon his return he changed educational plans and began formal study of filmmaking, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Motion Pictures from UCLA in 1960.
Shortly before the end of his service in the US Army, Prelorán married Elsa Dondi, a former classmate from Buenos Aires. They lived together in Los Angeles until Elsa returned to Argentina for the birth of their daughter, Adriana, in 1961. The couple separated shortly thereafter.
Prelorán's professional career as a filmmaker began in 1961 with a commission from the Tinker Foundation of New York for a series of films on the Argentine gaucho. In the course of shooting for these films, Prelorán traveled extensively throughout Argentina, visiting many locations in Patagonia and in the northwest where he would later return to make many of his films. From 1963-1969, Prelorán was under contract at the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán to produce educational films; he also produced a series of short films on Argentine folklife with support from Fondo Nacional de las Artes and under the mentorship of folklorist Augusto Raúl Cortazar, Ph.D.
In the late 1960s, Prelorán became involved with UCLA's Ethnographic Film Program and in 1970 he returned to UCLA as a lecturer for two semesters. Later that year he was a fellow at Harvard University's Film Study Center, where he produced the English-language version of
Imaginero (Hermógenes Cayo). Prelorán was the recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships, in 1971 and 1975, and used those opportunities to produce quite a number of films, including Damacio Caitruz (Araucanians of Ruca Choroy).
Prelorán remarried in 1972. His wife, Mabel Freddi, became a collaborator on his films. She wrote the screenplay for
Mi Tia Nora (My Aunt Nora) (1983) and co-directed Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI (Zulay Facing the 21st Century) (1989), among other credited and un-credited roles. After the Argentine military coup of March 1976 and the disappearances of fellow filmmaker Raymundo Gleyzer and Mabel's niece, Haydee, the Preloráns became fearful for their own safety. They fled to the United States, a move that would become permanent. Prelorán accepted a position as associate professor at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. He later joined the faculty as a tenured professor.
During his time at UCLA, Prelorán was twice selected as a Fulbright Scholar, in 1987 and 1994. He continued to produce films, including the Academy Award-nominated documentary short
Luther Metke at 94 (1980) and the 7-hour natural history television series Patagonia (1992). After retiring in 1994, Prelorán continued to mentor film students as Professor Emeritus; he also began work in a new medium, creating a series of digital books, "Nos = Otros" ("Sages Amongst Us") (unpublished), featuring individuals engaged in creative and educational pursuits.
Prelorán died at his home in Culver City, CA at the age of 75 on March 28, 2009.
Sources Consulted
UCLA, School of Theater, Film and Television. "Jorge Prelorán 1933 - 2009." Obituary. Last modified March 31, 2009. Accessed April 1, 2009. http://tft.ucla.edu/news/obituary
Jorge Prelorán Collection. Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Rivera, Fermín.
Huellas Y Memoria de Jorge Prelorán. Documentary film. 2010.
Woo, Elaine."Jorge Prelorán dies at 75; Argentine filmmaker and former UCLA professor."
Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2009. Web. 29 Apr 2009.
1933
Born May 28 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
1952-1954
Studies at the College of Architecture, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina
1954
Completes first film, Venganza, a fictional short
1955
Studies at the College of Architecture, University of California at Berkeley
1956-1958
Drafted into United States Army, stationed in Schwetzingen, West Germany
1959-1960
Earns Bachelor of Arts in Motion Pictures from UCLA
1961-1963
Produces films on the Argentine gaucho for the Tinker Foundation, New York
1963-1969
Produces films at the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Argentina
1968
Attends the First International Colloquium on Ethnographic Film at UCLA
1969
Shoots film for The Warao People in Venezuela, under a grant from the Ford Foundation to the Ethnographic Film Program at UCLA
1970
Lecturer at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television
Fellow at the Film Study Center, Harvard University
1971
Receives first Guggenheim Fellowship; completes several film projects in Argentina
1975
Receives second Guggenheim Fellowship; continues filming in Argentina
1976
Moves to United States
Associate professor at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television
1978
Guest of Honor at the 2nd Margaret Mead Ethnographic Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History, New York
1980
Academy Award nominee for Luther Metke at 94
1985
Guest at the White House for a State Dinner in honor of Argentine President Raul Alfonsin
1986
Naturalized as a United States citizen
1987
First selection as Fulbright Scholar; begins production of the series Patagonia, en Busca de su Remoto Pasado
1994
Second selection as Fulbright Scholar; completes pre-production for the narrative feature film "Vairoletto: The Last Gaucho Outlaw"
Retires from UCLA as professor emeritus
2009
Dies on March 28 in Culver City, California
Processing Information
The titles for published films and videos are written in italics. "Known as" titles for unpublished works are written in quotation marks. Assigned titles are placed within square brackets.
The paper records in this collection were received partially organized. Existing groupings and arrangement were retained, and the paper records were organized into five series. Original folder titles were generally retained, with assigned titles placed within square brackets.
The digital books and ZIP disks are listed according to the order established by the creator. These digital materials have not been fully processed.
Complete processing of this collection would not have been possible without the excellent work of the following interns and volunteers:
Regina Longo - initial processing of the paper records and photographs
Richard Muñiz - processing and description of the Press Clippings series
Samantha Oddi - processing of the audio recordings
Thanks also to Mark White and Pamela Wintle for guidance in processing this collection, and to Daisy Njoku and Lorain Wang for assistance in crafting this guide.
Finally, a very special thanks to Mabel Prelorán for graciously answering innumerable questions, fact-checking the biographical sketch and chronology, and brightening many a day with her kindness and warmth.
Processed by Karma Foley, June 2012
Encoded by Katherine Christensen, May 2020
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to the Human Studies Film Archives in two accessions. The first accession, 2007-10, contains the edited films, outtakes, audio recordings, papers, and photographs and was donated by Jorge Prelorán. Materials had been stored at Prelorán's home office and home editing suite before they were packed by the processing archivist and sent to the HSFA. The second accession, 2011-07, contains the digital books and some additional photographs. This accession was donated by Mabel Prelorán. These materials had also been stored at Prelorán's home office and were sent to the HSFA by Mabel Prelorán.
Preferred Citation
The Jorge Prelorán films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Various copyrights and restrictions on commercial use apply to the reproduction or publication of film, video, audio, photographs, and the digital books.
Access to the Jorge Prelorán collection requires an appointment.
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Related Materials
The Human Studies Film Archives holds a copy of Fermín Rivera's edited biographical documentary film,
Huellas y Memoria de Jorge Prelorán (HSFA 2015.1.27), as well as transcripts of interviews conducted with Jorge and Mabel Prelorán for the film (in Spanish).
The Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin, holds the original film for four titles Prelorán produced for the Tinker Foundation (New York, NY). These are:
The Llanero; The Gaucho of Corrientes; The Gaucho of the Pampas; and The Gaucho of Salta. The Ransom Center has both English and Spanish versions of these titles. These four films were preserved in 2010 and 2011 with funding from the Tinker Foundation. HSFA holds high quality video masters of all four titles. A fifth film produced for the Tinker Foundation, El Gaucho Argentino, Hoy (The Argentine Gaucho, Today), is held at the HSFA in its Spanish version only.
The Arthur Hall Collection at Temple University, Phildadelphia, Pennsylvania and Ile Ife Films in Belfast, Maine hold a copy of
The Unvictorious One that differs from the two versions held at the HSFA.
Filmography
Prelorán is best known for his intimate approach to ethnographic film, a style known as "ethnobiography". In films such as
Hermogenes Cayo (Imaginero) (1970), Cochengo Miranda (1974), and Zerda's Children (1978), Prelorán's protagonists tell their personal stories, while also revealing the stories of their communities and cultures. His 1989 film Zulay, Facing the 21st Century was considered ground-breaking for its nuanced discussion of immigration and culture change and for its self-reflexive nature (the film was co-directed by Prelorán's wife, anthropologist Mabel Prelorán, and the subject, Zulay Saravino).
Prelorán's filmography also includes several short experimental films and one feature-length fiction film,
My Aunt Nora (1983) (screenplay by Mabel Prelorán). Prelorán produced and directed more than sixty films and has cinematography and editing credits on many others. He collaborated with anthropologists, writers, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers, and scientists, both in Argentina and the United States.
Please note that not all titles from Prelorán's filmography are held at the Human Studies Film Archives.
Notes
* These titles were produced for the Tinker Foundation (New York, NY). With the exception of
The Argentine Gaucho, Today (El Gaucho Argentino, Hoy), the original film is held at the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin.
** These titles are not held at the Human Studies Film Archives.
1954 Venganza
1956 At Three O'Clock
1957 The Unvictorious One
1958 Mackinac Island
1959 This Is U.C.L.A.
1960 Delirium Tremens
1961 Death, Be Not Proud
1962 The Llanero (El Llanero)*
1962 Costa Patagónica
1962 Costumbres Neuquinas
1962 La Patagonia Argentina **
1963 The Gaucho of Corrientes (El Gaucho Corriento)*
1963 The Gaucho of the Pampas (El Gaucho de las Pampas)*
1963 The Gaucho of Salta (El Gaucho de Salta)*
1963 The Argentine Gaucho, Today (El Gaucho Argentino, Hoy)*
1964 Anfibios, Reproduccion y Desarrollo
1964 Potential Dinamico de la Republica Argentina
1965 La Biologia Experimental
1965 Dinosaurs—The Age of Reptiles
1965 El Estudio de los Vegetales**
1965 Reptiles Fosiles Triasicos de la Argentina
1965 Máximo Rojas, Monturero Criollo (Re-edited into Valle Fertil) **
1965 Trapiches Caseros (English version, Primitive Sugar Mills, published 1978)
1965 Feria en Simoca
1966 Casabindo
1966 Ocurrido en Hualfín (Co-directed by Raymundo Gleyzer)
1966 Quilino (English version published in 1977)
1966 Viernes Santo en Yavi (Re-edited into another film) **
1966 Purmamarca
1966 Claudia y Yo
1967 El Tinkunaco
1967 Salta y Su Fiesta Grande
1967 Un Tejedor de Tilcara
1968 Artesanias Santiagueñas
1968 Chucalezna (English version published in 1978)
1968 Iruya
1968 Medardo Pantoja, Pintor (Re-edited version published in 1983)
1969 La Feria de Yavi
1969 Fiestas en Volcan
1969 Señalada en Juella
1970 Hermógenes Cayo, Imaginero (English version, Imaginero)
1971 Damacio Caitruz (English version, Araucanians of Ruca Choroy)
1971 El Grano Dorado (Re-edited version published ca. 1981)
1971 Manos Pintadas (Re-edited version and English version, Painted Hands, published in 1981)
1971 The Red-Tailed Comet (Edited by Prelorán; Photography by Francisco Contino)
1971 Remate en Estancia
1972 Claudia
1972 Valle Fertil
1973 The Ona: Life and Death in Tierra del Fuego (Photography and Editing by Prelorán; Directed by Ann Chapman and Ana Montes de González)
1974 Cochengo Miranda (English version published in 1979)
1974 Los Hijos de Zerda (English version, Zerda's Children, published in 1978)
1974 The Warao People (Spanish version, Los Guarao)
1977 La Iglesia de Yavi
1978 La Maquina (English version, The Pump)
1979 Luther Metke at 94 (Co-directed by Steve Raymen)
1980 Castelao
1980 Héctor di Mauro, Titeritero (English version, Héctor di Mauro, Puppeteer)
1983 Mi Tia Nora (English version, My Aunt Nora)
1989 Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI (English version, Zulay Facing the 21st Century)
1993 Patagonia, en Busca de su Remoto Pasado (Seven-part series)
1994 Obsesivo (English version, Obsessive)
Selected Bibliography
By Prelorán
1975. "Documenting the Human Condition." In Principles of Visual Anthropology, ed. Paul Hockings, 103-107. The Hague: Mouton Publishers, 1975.
2006. El Cine Etnobiográfico. Buenos Aires: Universidad del Cine, 2006.
Selected Bibliography
About Prelorán
1987. José Rossi, Juan, ed. El Cine Documental Ethnobiografico de Jorge Prelorán. Buenos Aires: Ediciones Busqueda, 1987.
2010. Rivera, Fermín. Huellas y Memoria de Jorge Prelorán. DVD. Buenos Aires, 2010.
2007. Sherman, Sharon. "From Romanticism to Reflexivity in the Films of Jorge Prelorán." In Memories of the Origins of Ethnographic Film, edited by Beate Engelbrecht, 279-291. Frankfurt am Main: Peter Lang, 2007.
1994. Taquini, Graciela. Los Directors del Cine Argentino, Jorge Prelorán. Buenos Aires: Centro Editor de América Latina, 1994.
Ethnology
Documentary films
Biography
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
Argentina
University of California, Los Angeles
Completed Films and Videos
Series 1
Archival Resource Key
102 Items
50 completed films and 1 film series; 93,685 feet of 16mm film (43.5 hours) and 100 minutes videotape
1954-circa 2008
Scope and Contents
Jorge Prelorán completed more than 50 films during his career. He deposited 47 of these films and one multi-part film series at the HSFA. Several titles in the filmography are not included here; those titles were not in Prelorán's possession at the time of accession are not held at the HSFA. Many other titles have an alternate version, second language version, or both. Multiple versions are noted in individual descriptions below. Availability of reference copies is also noted below. Reference copies may be viewed on site at HSFA; some may be purchased for personal or research use. Several titles are currently in distribution by Documentary Educational Resources (DER).
For all film titles there is original film and original audio. Some titles have preservation film and audio. For all video titles there is original video. Each description below includes: HSFA film number, title, total film footage in feet (if applicable), total running time, and description of the original film or video. All film is 16mm, unless otherwise noted; video is in various formats, as noted. Contact the archives for information on availability of access copies. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Arrangement
The series is divided into two sub-series: (1.1) Films directed by Prelorán, 1954-circa 2008; (1.2) Films directed by others, circa 1958, circa 1969
Conditions Governing Access
Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Films directed by Prelorán
1.1
Archival Resource Key
1954-circa 2008
Arrangement
Completed films and videos have been organized in chronological order, according to the earliest known date of publication (via a screening or general release for distribution). Incomplete films have been organized by date of creation.
Venganza
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Fiction crime film about a band of criminals, shot in a film noir style. This is Prelorán's first film, made with neighborhood friends in Buenos Aires. The film was released in 1954 and won an award at the Beginner's Festival, Cine Club Argentina that same year. The HSFA holds two versions of this film.
Venganza (ca. 1965 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, black-and-white reversal; 550 ft; 15 minutes
16mm
1954
1965
In Spanish.
2007.10.1
Scope and Contents
This appears to be the original version of the film, though there is some footage dating to 1965, so it is possible the film was slightly re-edited at that time.
Venganza (1995 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, black-and-white positive film; 863 ft; 24 minutes
16 mm
1995
In Spanish.
2007.10.77
Scope and Contents
Longer, re-edited version includes inter-titles not found in the original.
At Three O'Clock
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Fiction thriller film based on the 1938 short story "Three O'Clock" by Cornell Woolrich (aka William Irish) and shot in a film noir style. Film was shot in Buenos Aires in 1955 and editing was completed in Berkeley, CA, in 1956.
At Three O'Clock
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, black-and-white negative film; 472 ft; 13 minutes
16 mm
1956
In Spanish.
2007.10.3
The Unvictorious One
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental dance film features dancer Arthur Hall, founder of the Arthur Hall Afro-American Dance Ensemble, portraying a man caught in a world of prejudice and racism. Film was shot in Heidelberg, West Germany while Prelorán and Hall were serving in the US Army. Prelorán credited Hall with the original idea for the film. The HSFA holds two versions of this film.
The Unvictorious One (1957 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color reversal and positive film; 700 ft; 19 minutes
16 mm
1957
In English.
2007.10.4
Scope and Contents
Original version of the film.
The Unvictorious One (1996 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color positive film; 510 ft; 14 minutes
16 mm
1996
In English.
2007.10.79
Scope and Contents
Re-edited version includes additional footage and inter-titles of a poem by Langston Hughes not found in the original.
Mackinac Island
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Travelogue film documents the natural beauty and historic structures of Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA. Film was shot during the summer of 1955 while Prelorán was working on the island and was completed in 1958.
Mackinac Island
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color reversal film; 500 ft; 14 minutes
16 mm
1958
In English.
2007.10.2
This Is U.C.L.A.
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental film introduces the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) from the perspectives of students from different disciplines, including architecture, philosophy, and animation. Film was shot and edited while Prelorán was a student at UCLA. The HSFA holds two versions of this film.
This Is U.C.L.A. (1959 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color and black-and-white reversal film; 964 ft; 26.5 minutes
16 mm
1959
In English.
2007.10.5
Scope and Contents
This is the original version.
Is This U.C.L.A.??!! (1995 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color and black-and-white positive film; 964 ft; 26.5 minutes
16 mm
1995
In English.
2007.10.75
Scope and Contents
This version includes a slightly different title and updated credits, but is otherwise the same.
"Delirium Tremens"
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental film about an alcoholic suffering from delirium tremens while roaming the streets of Los Angeles. Film was shot in 1959 while Prelorán was a student at UCLA. Cinematography is by Columbian filmmaker and fellow UCLA student Julio Luzardo. The film was edited and re-edited over several decades, including a digital edit in 2008, though Prelorán considered it unfinished.
"Delirium Tremens"
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, black-and-white positive film; 733 ft; 20 minutes
16 mm
circa 1960
In Spanish.
2007.10.6
Death, Be Not Proud
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental film based on the poem "Holy Sonnet X" (also known as "Death, Be Not Proud") by John Donne. Prelorán wrote: "Edited as a sonata in three movements, the film shows the terror of a soldier upon the battle field." The solider is portrayed by actor Tom Skerrit. Cinematography is by Columbian filmmaker and fellow UCLA student Julio Luzardo. This film was presented as Prelorán's thesis project at UCLA in 1961. The HSFA holds three versions of this film.
Death, Be Not Proud (1961 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, black-and-white positive film; 371 ft;10 minutes
16 mm
1961
In English.
2007.10.66
Scope and Contents
The original version, Prelorán's thesis project.
Muerte, No Seas Orgullosa
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, black-and-white and color positive film; 365 ft; 10 minutes
16 mm
1961
In Spanish.
2007.10.67
Scope and Contents
Spanish language version of 2007.10.66
Death, Be Not Proud (1961 version)". There are two prints, one black-and-white, one monochrome color. These prints are archival originals.
Death, Be Not Proud (1994 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, black-and-white positive film; 314 ft; 8.5 minutes
16 mm
1994
In English.
2007.10.7
Scope and Contents
Shorter, re-edited version, dating to 1994.
The Llanero
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the work, daily life, and traditions of the llaneros (cowboys) of the grasslands of Columbia. Produced for the Tinker Foundation of New York, NY. Film was shot in October 1961 at Hacienda de La Guaira, San Martin, Colombia and was released in 1962. This film is also part of the Edward Larocque Tinker collection, Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin.
The Llanero
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 692 ft; 8.5 minutes
16 mm
1962
In English.
2007.10.82
Costa Patagónica
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film documents the flora and fauna of the entire length of the Atlantic coast of the Patagonia region of Argentina. Film was shot in 1961 and released in 1962.
Costa Patagónica
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 295 ft; 8 minutes
16 mm
1962
In Spanish.
2007.10.8
Costumbres Neuquinas
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film documents the feast of St. Sebastian in Las Ovejas, Neuquén Province, Argentina, as well as local customs such as a method of threshing with horses. Film was shot in 1961 and released in 1962.
Costumbres Neuquinas
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 400 ft; 11 minutes
16 mm
1962
In Spanish.
2007.10.118
El Gaucho Argentino, Hoy
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film provides an introduction to and overview of a series of three films on
gauchos (cowboys) from three areas of Argentina, each with distinct practices and traditions. The Argentine provinces featured are: Corrientes, La Pampa, and Salta. Film was produced for the Tinker Foundation of New York, NY, and features an on camera introduction and narration by Edward Tinker. Film was shot from 1962 to 1963 and was released in 1963. Film is related to the Edward Larocque Tinker collection, Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. The English version of the film (not held at HSFA) is The Argentine Gaucho, Today.
El Gaucho Argentino, Hoy
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 725 ft; 20 minutes
16 mm
1963
In Spanish.
2007.10.83
Anfibios, Reproduccion y Desarrollo
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film for high school students explains the external reproduction of amphibians, the development of the embryos, and the final metamorphosis of the South American toad,
Bufo arenarum. Film was released in 1964.
Anfibios, Reproduccion y Desarrollo
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 404 ft.
16 mm
1964
In Spanish.
2007.10.9
Potencial Dinamico de la Republica Argentina
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film uses animation to present the demographic and economic development of Argentina from the first population census in 1869 to the present day with a projection to the year 2000. Based on a study by Doctor Juan Carlos Gamba, specialist in Regional Studies at the University of Philadelphia. Film was released in 1964.
Potencial Dinamico de la Republica Argentina
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 763 ft; 21 minutes
16 mm
1964
In Spanish.
2007.10.10
La Biologia Experimental
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film for high school students presents experiments conducted in a biological laboratory. Film was released in 1965.
La Biologia Experimental
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 460 ft; 12.5 minutes
16 mm
1965
In Spanish.
2007.10.11
Dinosaurs – The Age of Reptiles
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film shows the process of reconstructing a dinosaur from Ischigualasto, the Valley of the Moon, San Juan Province, Argentina, and offers some theories on the extinction of dinosaurs. Film was first released in Spanish in 1965, titled
Dinosaurios. Prelorán released an English version in 1978. The HSFA holds one version.
Dinosaurs – The Age of Reptiles
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 632 ft
16 mm
1965
1978
In English.
2007.10.12
Reptiles Fosiles Triasicos de la Argentina
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film presents the history of the tetrapods from the Triassic period and their evolution toward becoming mammals. Includes footage of paleontologists excavating an area of Ischigualasto, the Valley of the Moon, San Juan Province, Argentina, and reconstructing a cynodont. Film was shot around 1964 and released in 1965.
Reptiles Fosiles Triasicos de la Argentina
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 475 ft; 13 minutes
16 mm
1965
In Spanish.
2007.10.13
Trapiches Caseros
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film presents traditional methods for making molasses with wooden mills introduced by Jesuits during the colonial era. The film focuses on the family of Salomon Escobar, of Macio, Tucumán Province, Argentina. The film was shot in August 1965 and released that same year. Prelorán produced an English version through the Ethnographic Film Program at UCLA in 1978. In 1996, Prelorán re-edited the Spanish version, updated the titles and credits, and may have recorded a new narration. Around 2008, Prelorán revisited the film again, creating a videotape master. The HSFA holds three versions.
Trapiches Caseros
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 340 ft; 9.5 minutes
16 mm
1965
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.18
Trapiches Caseros (2008 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 8.5 minutes
circa 2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.122
Primitive Sugar Mills
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 431 ft; 12 min
16 mm
1978
English language version.
2007.10.73
Feria en Simoca
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film about the traditional Saturday market in Simoca, a small town in Tucumán Province, Argentina. The sugar cane grown on many small farms around Simoca is prominent at the market. This film was shot in October 1965 and released that same year. Prelorán updated the titles and credits in 1996 and may have re-edited the film at that time as well. Around 2008, Prelorán revisited the film again, creating a videotape master. There is also a recorded English narration for this film, though it does not appear an English version was completed. The HSFA holds two versions.
Feria en Simoca
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 275 ft; 7.5 minutes
16 mm
1965
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.15
Feria en Simoca (2008 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 6.5 minutes
circa 2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.120
Casabindo
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents festivities in honor of the Virgin of the Assumption, patron saint of Casabindo, Jujuy Province, Argentina. Casabindo was the first town founded by Spanish Conquistadors in the territory of Argentina. The film was shot on August 15, 1965, and originally released in 1966. Prelorán produced an English version through the Ethnographic Film Program at UCLA around 1977. In 1996, Prelorán re-edited the Spanish version, updated the titles and credits, and may have recorded a new narration. The HSFA holds two versions.
Casabindo (1996 version, Spanish)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 531 ft; 14.5 minutes
16 mm
1966
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.19
Casabindo (ca. 1977 version, English)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (U-matic)
sound, color; ¾" Umatic video; 15 minutes
circa 1977
In English.
2007.10.84
Ocurrido en Hualfín
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film co-directed by Raymundo Gleyzer was shot in the early 1960s in San Fernando, Valley of Hualfín, Catamarca Province, Argentina. It presents the story of three members of the Figueroa family: Temistocles, 94, who worked as a sugar cane harvester; Justina, 83, a potter whose children have moved to the city; and Antonia, 40, a weaver. First released in 1966 as a trilogy, the film appears to have been re-edited in 1969 and again in 1995. In English, the film is known as
It Happened in Hualfín. The HSFA holds two versions.
Ocurrido en Hualfín (ca. 1969 version)
Archival Resource Key
3 Film reels
sound, color and black-and-white positive film; 1521 ft
16 mm
circa 1969
In Spanish.
2007.10.16
Scope and Contents
This version is in three parts. It may or may not match the original 1966 release.
Ocurrido en Hualfín (1995 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color and black-and-white positive film; 1000 ft; 27.5 minutes
16 mm
1995
In Spanish.
2007.10.76
Scope and Contents
This version combines the three parts into one. Prelorán also referred to this film by an alternate title, "Los Figueroa de Hualfín".
Quilino
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents local craft work of straw and feathers in the small village of Quilino, Córdoba Province, Argentina, as well as the effect of the train on the local economy. The film was shot in January 1966 by Prelorán and Raymundo Gleyzer and was released later that year. Prelorán produced an English version through the Ethnographic Film Program at UCLA in 1977. In 1996, Prelorán re-edited the Spanish version, updated the titles and credits, and may have recorded a new narration. The HSFA holds two versions.
Quilino (1996 version, Spanish)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 600 ft; 16.5 minutes
16 mm
1966
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.20
Quilino (1977 version, English)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 525 ft; 14.5 minutes
16 mm
1977
In English.
2007.10.72
Purmamarca
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the festivities in honor of Saint Rose of Lima, patron saint of Purmamarca, Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina. Film was shot on August 31, 1966, and released later that year.
Purmamarca
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 530 ft; 16 minutes
16 mm
1966
In Spanish.
2007.10.17
Claudia (Claudia y Yo)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental film described by Prelorán as "a free improvisation with a child of 5 who plays, has fun, gets mad, and ends up in frenetic activity, all enhanced with superimposed animation." The film has four versions, each with a different musical score. Prelorán's intention was that all four versions would be viewed together in order to compare how the character of the child changes according to the music. The film was shot in Tucumán, Argentina, around 1965. The child is Claudia Niccolini, the daughter of a friend and colleague of Prelorán's. In 1966, Prelorán released his first version of the film, titled
Claudia y Yo. He later re-edited and shortened the film and, over time, requested soundtracks from several composers. In 1972, he released four versions under the title Claudia; these are the four intended to be viewed together. The HSFA holds five versions of this title.
Claudia y Yo
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 318 ft; 9 minutes
16 mm
1966
In Spanish.
2007.10.68
Scope and Contents
Early version with alternate title. Music by Rodrigo Montero.
Claudia (version I)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 230 ft; 6.5 minutes
16 mm
1972
In Spanish.
2007.10.14-1
Claudia (version II)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 230 ft; 6.5 minutes
16 mm
1972
In Spanish.
2007.10.14-2
Scope and Contents
Song by Argentine writer Poldy Bird with music by Rodrigo Montero.
Claudia (version III)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 230 ft; 6.5 minutes
16 mm
1972
In Spanish.
2007.10.14-3
Scope and Contents
Music by Alan Ross and the Beverly Hills String Band.
Claudia (version IV)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 230 ft; 6.5 minutes
16 mm
1972
In Spanish.
2007.10.14-4
Scope and Contents
Music by Rodrigo Montero.
El Tinkunako
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the ceremony of "El Tinkunako," which reenacts San Francisco Solano's mediation between the Spanish and the local indigenous population in 1593. In the ceremony, two processions move through the city of La Rioja (La Rioja Province, Argentina), meeting in front of the governor's house. One procession features San Nicolas de Bari (representing the Spanish) and the other features the Christ Child (dressed as the Mayor of La Rioja and representing the indigenous population). Film was shot in December 1966 and released in 1967.
El Tinkunako
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 575 ft; 16 minutes
16 mm
1967
In Spanish.
2007.10.22
Salta y Su Fiesta Grande
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the pilgrimage of a devotee in the festivities in honor of Christ Lord of the Miracles in the city of Salta (Salta Province), which attracts more than 100,000 people annually from throughout the northwest of Argentina. The film was shot on September 15, 1967, and released that same year. In 1996, Prelorán re-edited the film, updated the titles and credits, and may have recorded a new narration. The HSFA holds two versions.
Salta y Su Fiesta Grande (1996 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 552 ft; 15.5 minutes
16 mm
1967
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.21
Salta y Su Fiesta Grande (1967 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color positive film; 815 ft; 22 minutes
16 mm
1967
In Spanish.
2007.10.80
Scope and Contents
This version is not extant but the original, silent footage in original order survives.
Un Tejedor de Tilcara
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents a traditional method of weaving using a horizontal loom introduced by the Spanish. Sinforiano Alancay, of Tilcara, Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina, is shown weaving a bedspread. Film was shot in March 1967 and released that same year. It may also be known by the title, "Sinforiano Alancay, Tejedor".
Un Tejedor de Tilcara
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 700 ft; 19.5 minutes
16 mm
1967
In Spanish.
2007.10.26
Artesanias Santiagueñas
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents artisans of Santiago del Estero, Argentina. In this semi-desert area of northwestern Argentina, artisans work in wood, plaiting, pottery, weaving and paper. Film was shot in November 1967 and released in 1968. Prelorán later began re-editing the film. The HSFA holds two versions.
Artesanias Santiagueñas (1968 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 595 ft; 16.5 minutes
16 mm
1968
In Spanish.
2007.10.23
Artesanias Santiagueñas (1996 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color and black-and-white positive film; 545 ft; 15 minutes
16 mm
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.78
Scope and Contents
This is an uncompleted work-in-progress.
Chucalezna
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film presents a portrait of the children of a small rural school in Chucalezna, in Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina. In addition to working in the fields and attending their classes, the children paint. Their colorful depictions of the life and landscape of Chucalezna, painted on donated paper tacked to the exterior walls of the school, have garnered international recognition. Film was shot in October 1966 and released in 1968. Prelorán later produced an English language version. Around 2008, Prelorán revisited the film again, creating a videotape master of the Spanish version. The HSFA holds three versions.
Chucalezna (Spanish version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 675 ft; 18.5 minutes
16 mm
1968
In Spanish.
2007.10.85
Chucalezna (English version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 675 ft; 18.5 minutes
16 mm
1968
1978
In English.
2007.10.29
Chucalezna (2008 version, Spanish)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 13.5 minutes
circa 2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.119
Iruya
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents celebrations in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, patroness of Iruya, a remote village in the Zenta Mountains, Salta Province, Argentina. The celebrations include performances in pantomime and ritual dances which are reminiscent of the Autos Sacramentales of the 17th and 18th centuries in Spain. The film was shot in October 1968 and released that same year. In 1996, Prelorán re-edited the Spanish version, updated the titles and credits, and may have recorded a new narration.
Iruya
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 747 ft; 20.5 minutes
16 mm
1968
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.24
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film presents a portrait of painter Medardo Pantoja at work in his home town of Tilcara, in the Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina. Images of many of Pantoja's paintings are included, as well as footage of the town of Tilcara and the surrounding countryside. Film was shot in the 1960s and first released in 1968. Prelorán re-edited and re-released the film in 1983. In 2008, he slightly re-edited the film once more, using a digital video editing program. The HSFA holds three versions.
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor (1968 version, narrated)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 640 ft; 17.5 minutes
16 mm
1968
In Spanish.
2007.10.69
Scope and Contents
This is the original release version, which includes a narration.
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor (1983 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 420 ft; 11.5 minutes
16 mm
1983
In Spanish.
2007.10.25
Scope and Contents
This later version has no narration or dialogue.
Medardo Pantoja (2008 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 11.5 minutes
1968
2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.90
Scope and Contents
The extent of differences between this version and the 1983 version has not been fully ascertained.
La Feria de Yavi
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the Easter weekend market in Yavi, a small town in Jujuy Province, Argentina, along the border with Bolivia. The film was shot in March 1966 and released in 1969. In 1996, Prelorán re-edited the film, updated the titles and credits, and may have recorded a new narration. In 2008, he slightly re-edited the film once more, using a digital video editing program. Prelorán also produced an English version through the Ethnographic Film Program at UCLA in the 1970s or 1980s. The HSFA holds three versions.
La Feria de Yavi (1996 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color reversal film; 334 ft; 9 min
16 mm
1969
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.27
La Feria de Yavi (2008 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 9 minutes
1969
2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.89
Scope and Contents
The extent of differences between this version and the 1996 version has not been fully ascertained.
The Fair at Yavi
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (U-matic)
sound, color ¾" Umatic video; 9 minutes
circa 1981
In English.
2007.10.87
Fiestas en Volcan Higueras
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents aspects of daily life and a religious celebration to honor St. James the Apostle and Saint Ann in the small, remote village of Volcan Higueras. Located in the Zenta Mountains, Salta Province, Argentina, Volcan Higueras is reached by a twelve-hour mule ride from Iruya. The film was shot on July 25 and 26, 1968, and released in 1969.
Fiestas en Volcan Higueras
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1100 ft; 30.5 minutes
16 mm
1969
In Spanish.
2007.10.30
Señalada en Juella
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the señalada, a ritual of earmarking sheep and goats, during Carnival in the town of Juella in the Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina. The ritual has Incan origins and is performed in honor of Pachamama (Mother Earth). The film was shot in February 1968 and released in 1969. In 1996, Prelorán updated the titles and credits and may have recorded a new narration or re-edited the film.
Señalada en Juella
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 627 ft; 17.5 minutes
16 mm
1969
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.28
Hermógenes Cayo (Imaginero)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic and biographical film presents a portrait of Hermógenes Cayo, a religious icon maker from the Puna, the high Andean plateau, Jujuy Province, Argentina, near the Bolivian border. The narration was drawn from audio recordings of Cayo taken over a period of several years. The footage, filmed over two years, documents Cayo's work, as well as his family and some aspects of their daily life, a trip with his son to the nearest town, and his marriage to his wife, Aurelia. Using historical photographs, the film also presents the story of Cayo's participation in the Malón de la Paz of 1946, in which indigenous residents of northwestern Argentina marched to Buenos Aires to demand land rights. The film was shot between 1965 and 1967 and first released in 1969. In 1970, Prelorán released a shortened version the film and an English language version. The HSFA holds two versions.
Hermógenes Cayo
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 1893 ft; 52 minutes
16 mm
1970
In Spanish.
2007.10.31
Imaginero
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1893 ft; 52 minutes
16 mm
1970
In English.
2007.10.56
Scope and Contents
English language version. Produced at the Film Study Center, Harvard University.
Damacio Caitruz (Araucanians of Ruca Choroy)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the Araucanian tribe of Mapuche Indians at Ruca Choroy, an Indian reservation in a small valley of the Southern Andes, Nenquin Province, Argentina, where approximately eighty families live. Narrated by Damacio Caitruz, the head of the tribe, the film explores daily and religious life in this isolated settlement. The film was shot during the summer of 1966 and was originally released in 1971 in both Spanish and English. In 1996, Prelorán updated the titles and credits of the Spanish version, re-titling it "Damacio Caitruz". He may also have re-edited the film at that time. In 2008, Prelorán slightly re-edited the film once more, using a digital video editing program. The HSFA holds three versions.
Damacio Caitruz (1996 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1725 ft; 48 minutes
16 mm
1971
1996
In Spanish.
2007.10.32
Scope and Contents
Originally known as "Araucanos de Ruca Choroy."
Damacio Caitruz (2008 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 45 minutes
1971
2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.88
Scope and Contents
The extent of differences between this version and the 1996 version has not been fully ascertained.
Araucanians of Ruca Choroy
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color; positive film; 1702 ft; 48 minutes
16 mm
1971
In English.
2007.10.57
El Grano Dorado
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film presents traditional methods of sowing, harvesting, threshing, and milling wheat as practiced along the Argentine Andes. This is contrasted with the modern processing of flour and manufacturing of bread in Realicó, La Pampa Province. Film was shot in the 1960s and first released in 1971. Around 1980, Prelorán re-edited the film and released an English language version. The HSFA holds two versions.
El Grano Dorado
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 767 ft; 21 minutes
16 mm
1970
In Spanish.
2007.10.70
Scope and Contents
This is most likely the original release version.
The Golden Grain
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 575 ft; 16 minutes
16 mm
circa 1980
In English.
2007.10.33
Scope and Contents
The date of this re-edited, shorter version is uncertain, however it is later than the original release version.
Manos Pintadas (Painted Hands)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film about La Cueva de las Manos (the Cave of the Painted Hands) in Alto Río Pinturas, Argentina. The cave's thousands of painted handprints and hunting scenes were created by pre-Tehuelche Indians between 6000 and 9000 years ago. Film was shot in the 1960s and first released in 1971. In 1981, Prelorán re-edited and shortened the film, and produced an English language version. The HSFA holds three versions.
Manos Pintadas (1971 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 502 ft; 14 minutes
16 mm
1971
In Spanish.
2007.10.71
Scope and Contents
The original release version.
Manos Pintadas (Painted Hands) (ca. 1981 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 381 ft; 10.5 minutes
16 mm
1988
In Spanish.
2007.10.74
Scope and Contents
Re-edited, shorter version.
Painted Hands
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 381 ft; 10.5 minutes
16 mm
1971
1981
In English.
2007.10.34
The Red-Tailed Comet
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film documents the birth and first flight of the Sappho sparganura, the red-tailed comet hummingbird, in the remote Santa Barbara Mountains, Salta Province, Argentina. Film was shot in the 1960s by Francisco Contino. Editing and post-production were done by Prelorán and the film was released in 1971.
The Red-Tailed Comet
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 617 ft; 17 minutes
16 mm
1971
In English.
2007.10.35
Remate en Estancia
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film about a cattle auction of 6000 head at a large ranch on the plains of La Pampa Province, Argentina. Film was shot in the 1960s and released in 1971.
Remate en Estancia
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 424 ft; 12 minutes
16 mm
1971
In Spanish.
2007.10.36
Valle Fertil
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents life in a valley of the Llanos Riojanos, San Juan Province, western Argentina. Shot over several years, the film shows both tradition and change and features narration by local residents. Film was shot in the 1960s and released in 1972.
Valle Fertil
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 3250 ft; 89 minutes
16 mm
1972
In Spanish.
2007.10.37
Cochengo Miranda
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the life of a family in the Western Pampas, Argentina over the course of one year. The primary focus is Cochengo Miranda, a former folk singer who works as a rancher to support his family. Special attention is paid to the transculturation that is taking place and the differences in life for the older and younger generations. Film was shot in 1973 and 1974 and first released in 1974. In 1979, Prelorán produced an English language version and may have re-edited the Spanish version. In 2003, he updated the titles and credits in the English version. He may also have re-edited the English version at that time. The HSFA holds three version.
Cochengo Miranda (Spanish version)
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 2110 ft; 58 minutes
16 mm
1974-1979
In Spanish.
2007.10.38
Cochengo Miranda (1979 version, English)
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 2110 ft; 58 minutes
16 mm
1979
In English.
2007.10.81
Scope and Contents
Original English language version.
Cochengo Miranda (2003 version, English)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (Betacam)
sound, color; Digital Betacam; 58 minutes
1979
2003
In English.
2007.10.86
Scope and Contents
Updated English language version.
Los Hijos de Zerda (Zerda's Children)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents a family of woodcutters living in isolation in the mountains of Calden, at the geographic center of Argentina. Through his narration, Sixto Ramon Zerda explains his wish for his children to be educated and to avoid the punishing work and exploitation he has suffered. Film was shot in 1974 and released that same year. In 1978, Prelorán produced an English language version, introduced by Henry Fonda. In 1994, Prelorán updated the titles and credits in the Spanish version, and may also have re-edited the film. The HSFA holds two versions.
Los Hijos de Zerda
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 1839 ft; 51 minutes
16 mm
1974
1994
In Spanish.
2007.10.41
Zerda's Children
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 1890 ft; 52 minutes
16 mm
1978
In English.
2007.10.59
The Warao People (Los Guaro)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film documents the Warao Indians who live along the waterways of the Orinoco Delta, Venezuela. Includes footage of daily life, conflict resolution, and a curing ritual. Some filming was done by Chick Strand, who shot her film, Mosori Monika, at the same time. Film was shot in the summer of 1969 and first edited and shown in 1970. The film was re-edited and officially released in 1974. The HSFA holds two versions.
The Warao People
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 1947 ft; 54 minutes
16 mm
1974
In English.
2007.10.39
Los Guaro
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1947 ft; 54 minute
16 mm
1974
In Spanish.
2007.10.58
La Iglesia de Yavi
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film presents a portrait of a well-preserved colonial church in the small town of Yavi, Jujuy Province, Argentina. A voice over narration by Zenaida Wayar, the church's caretaker for over forty years, provides the history of the church and the region. Film was shot in 1966 and released in 1977. Around 2008, Prelorán revisited the film again, creating a videotape master. There is also an English language soundtrack, though it does not appear an English version was completed.
La Iglesia de Yavi
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 710 ft; 19 minutes
16 mm
1977
In Spanish.
2007.10.40
La Iglesia de Yavi (2008 version)
Archival Resource Key
1 Videocassettes (MiniDV)
sound, color; 17.5 minutes
2008
In Spanish.
2007.10.121
La Maquina (The Pump)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental film presents a humorous tale about a problematic turn-of-the-century water pump and its caretaker. Film was shot in the 1960s and released in 1978 in both Spanish and English. The HSFA has two versions.
La Maquina
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 440 ft; 12 minutes
16 mm
1978
In Spanish.
2007.10.42
The Pump
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 440 ft; 12 minutes
16 mm
1978
In English.
2007.10.60
Luther Metke at 94
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film co-directed by Steve Raymen presents a portrait of Luther Metke, a Spanish American War veteran, poet, philosopher, and log-cabin maker, aged 94 at the time of filming. In voice over narration drawn from interviews, Metke recites his own poetry and talks about his life and his philosophy. Includes footage of Metke building a six-sided cabin, being interviewed by a local TV news station, and visiting with his family. Historical and family photographs illustrate events from Metke's past. Film was shot in 1977 and 1978 in Camp Sherman, Cascade Mountains, Oregon, and released in 1979. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 1980.
Luther Metke at 94
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1025 ft; 28 minutes
16 mm
1979
In English.
2007.10.43
Castelao
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Historical documentary film presents the biography of Galician writer and nationalist Alfonso Castelao. Using historical film and photographs, animation, and Castelao's own political cartoons, the film explores Castelao's life and times. Prelorán worked on this film throughout the 1970s and released it in 1980.
Castelao
Archival Resource Key
6 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 4475 ft
16 mm
1980
In Spanish.
2007.10.44
Héctor di Mauro, Titiritero (Héctor di Mauro, Puppeteer)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Documentary film explores the work of Héctor di Mauro, an Argentine puppeteer who presents solo shows in remote rural schools and organizes workshops to train new puppeteers. Includes footage of puppet shows, the craft of making puppets, and di Mauro's explanation of how various types of puppets work, as well as a brief history of puppet theater in Europe and Argentina. Film was shot in 1974 and released in 1980 along with an English language version. The HSFA holds two versions.
Héctor di Mauro, Titiritero
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1383 ft; 38 minutes
16 mm
1980
In Spanish.
2007.10.45
Héctor di Mauro, Puppeteer
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film;1383 ft; 38 minutes
16 mm
1980
In English.
2007.10.61
Mi Tia Nora (My Aunt Nora)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Narrative fiction film presents the story of Nora, a middle-aged single woman who is unable to cope after the death of her mother. Her niece tries to help her, but Nora falls into a profound depression and is institutionalized. The film explores women's lives in a modernizing Latin American country. Shot in Quito, Ecuador, with local talent. Screenplay by Mabel Prelorán. Film was shot in 1983 and released in 1983 along with an English language version. The HSFA holds two versions and a film trailer.
Mi Tia Nora
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 3400 ft; 94 minutes
16 mm
1983
In Spanish.
2007.10.46
My Aunt Nora
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 3400 ft; 94 minutes
16 mm
1983
In English.
2007.10.62
Mi Tia Nora (Trailer)
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 100 ft; 2.5 minutes
16 mm
1983
In Spanish.
2007.10.63
Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI (Zulay Facing the 21st Century)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Ethnographic film based on a dialogue between Zulay Saravino, an indigenous Otavaleña of Equador, and Mabel Prelorán, an Argentine anthropologist living in Los Angeles, regarding the feelings and problems that both women encountered while adapting to a new country after emigrating. The film shows Zulay and her family in their village, Quinchuqui, near Otavalo, Ecuador, including many scenes of daily life, and also in her adopted home of Los Angeles. Co-directed by Mabel Prelorán and Zulay Saravino, this reflexive film addresses issues of cultural identity, trans-culturation, economic advancement, and personal emotional ties. Film was shot between 1982 and 1989 and was released in 1989 along with an English language version.
Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI
Archival Resource Key
6 Film reels
sound, color positive film; 4000 ft; 109 minutes
16 mm
1989
In Spanish and Quichua (with Spanish subtitles).
2007.10.47
Zulay Facing the 21st Century
Archival Resource Key
6 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 4000 ft; 109 minutes
16 mm
1989
In English.
2007.10.64
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film series presents the geology and paleontology of the Patagonia region of Argentina and describes the evolution of life, from primitive organisms such as algae to the development of human beings. The series is hosted by Jorge Prelorán and features narration by 46 scientists from the various disciplines of biological and earth sciences. Series was shot between 1989 and 1992 and released in 1992. Total running time of 7 hours. Reference copies are available for all seven parts.
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 1
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.48
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 2
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.49
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 3
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft; 60 minutes
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.50
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 4
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft; 60 minutes
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.51
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 5
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft; 60 minutes
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.52
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 6
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft; 60 minutes
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.53
Patagonia, en Busca de Su Remoto Pasado, Ch 7
Archival Resource Key
2 Film reels
sound, color negative film; 2150 ft; 60 minutes
16 mm
1992
In Spanish.
2007.10.54
Obsesivo (Obsessive)
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Experimental film presents a dialogue between two friends, filmmaker Jorge Prelorán and painter Juan D'Allesandro, regarding art, artists, critics, and their personal creative obsessions. Film was shot over two decades and released in 1994 in both Spanish and English. The HSFA holds two versions.
Obsesivo
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1022 ft; 28 minutes
16 mm
1994
In Spanish.
2007.10.55
Obsessive
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 1022 ft; 28 minutes
16 mm
1994
In English.
2007.10.65
"In the Old West Calaveras"
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Unpublished spoof western film is edited from play-acted home movies shot with Prelorán's friends, the Miralles family. The film includes inter-titles in the style of silent films. The titles date to the 1990s, while the original home movie footage dates to 1963.
"In the Old West Calaveras"
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
silent, color and black-and-white positive film; 425 ft; 11.5 minutes
16 mm
1996
In English.
2007.10.91
Films directed by others
1.2
Archival Resource Key
circa 1958-circa 1969
Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order, according to the earliest known date of publication (via a screening or general release for distribution).
Unica Salida
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Fiction thriller film directed by Julio Luzardo. Shot in a film noir style, the film features a couple attending a carnival where they are followed by a suspicious man. Film has sound, but no dialogue. Luzardo, a Columbian filmmaker, was a student at UCLA when the film was produced. Jorge Prelorán is credited with cinematography and sound.
Unica Salida
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, black-and-white negative film; 330 ft; 9 minutes
16 mm
circa 1958
In Spanish.
2007.10.92
Clic
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Amateur travelogue film by Lorenzo Kelly documents a trip to the Andes mountains and the town of Junin de Los Andes in Neuquén Province, Argentina. The film includes landscape shots of snow-covered mountains and a large lake, footage of camping, and numerous shots of a man photographing with a still camera. Kelly assisted Prelorán with many films during the 1960s, and often took still photographs while Prelorán was shooting film. Prelorán is not credited in the film; however, according to Mabel Prelorán, he may have given Kelly some editing assistance.
Clic
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 650 ft; 18 minutes
16 mm
circa 1969
In Spanish.
2007.10.93
Relationship between a South American Finch and a Wasp
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Educational film by Francisco Contino documents the symbiotic relationship between certain birds and wasps. Film was shot in the area of Yuto, Jujuy Province, Argentina. The style of the film is similar to that of
The Red-Tailed Comet, also by Contino. Prelorán does not appear to have been involved in making the film. According to Mabel Prelorán, he assisted Contino in finding an American distributor for it.
Relationship between a South American Finch and a Wasp
Archival Resource Key
1 Film reel
sound, color positive film; 200 ft; .5 minutes
16 mm
circa 1963
In English.
2007.10.94
Film Outtakes
Series 2
Archival Resource Key
26 Items
110,600 feet of film; 51 hours
1960s-1980s
Scope and Contents
This series contains the "outtakes," or unused footage, from the edited films. Particularly in the early part of his career, Prelorán adhered to a very tight shooting ratio (generally 2:1), as a result of limited budgets for the purchase of film stock. Therefore, despite the large number of edited films, there are relatively few outtakes. This unused footage provides additional documentation of subjects found in the edited films.
For all film outtakes, there is original film only. Each description below includes: HSFA film number, title, total film footage in feet, total running time, and description of the original film. All film is 16mm, unless otherwise noted. Dates refer to the date code (production date) of the film stock, which is not necessarily the same as the date the footage was shot. For some titles there are no surviving outtakes. Contact the archives for information on availability of access copies. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by the film they are associated with. Outtakes that are not related to a film are in "miscellaneous" groups, organized alphabetically by their existing title or label.
Conditions Governing Access
Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Casabindo (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
125 Feet
silent, color positive film; 3.5 minutes
1963-1964
2007.10.95
Claudia (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
450 Feet
silent, color positive film; 12.5 minutes
1963
2007.10.96
Cochengo Miranda (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
7,500 Feet
silent, color positive film; 208 minutes
1973
2007.10.97
Damacio Caitruz (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
350 Feet
silent, color and black-and-white positive film; 9.5 minutes
1965-1966
2007.10.98
Scope and Contents
Includes black and white footage of a Nguillatun ceremony. The edited film
Damacio Caitruz is also known by the title Araucanians of Ruca Choroy.
La Feria de Yavi (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
550 Feet
silent, color positive film; 15 minutes
1965
2007.10.99
El Gaucho de Salta (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
1,100 Feet
silent, color positive film; 30 minutes
1961
2007.10.100
Los Hijos de Zerda (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
4,050 Feet
silent, color positive film; 52 minutes
1974
2007.10.101
La Iglesia de Yavi (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
950 Feet
silent, color positive film; 26 minutes
1960s
2007.10.102
Scope and Contents
Outtakes may also relate to the film "Semana Santa en Yavi," which was taken apart to make
La Iglesia de Yavi.
Iruya (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
200 Feet
silent, color positive film; 5.5 minutes
1960s
2007.10.103
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
1,300 Feet
silent, color positive film; 36 minutes
1960s
2007.10.104
Ocurrido en Hualfin (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
1,100 Feet
silent, color positive film; 30 minutes
1963
2007.10.105
La Patagonia Argentina (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
3,280 Feet
silent, color positive film; 90 minutes
1961
2007.10.106
Scope and Contents
Includes the remains of the A and B rolls for this film, as well as outtakes footage.
Patagonia (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
71,900 Feet
silent and sound, color negative film; 33.3 hours
1980s
2007.10.107
Quilino (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
2 Cans (containers)
1700 ft, silent, color positive film; 47 minutes
1963
2007.10.108
Remate en Estancia (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
900 Feet
silent, color positive film; 25 minutes
1970
2007.10.109
Señalada en Juella (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
850 Feet
silent, color positive film; 23 minutes
1963
2007.10.110
Un Tejedor de Tilcara (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
675 Feet
silent, color positive film; 19 minutes
1963-1965
2007.10.111
El Tinkunaco (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
875 Feet
silent, color positive film; 24 minutes
1963-circa 1971
2007.10.112
Scope and Contents
Includes footage shot circa 1971 after
El Tinkunaco had been edited and released, as well as outtakes from footage used in the edited film.
Trapiches Caseros (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
900 Feet
silent, color positive film; 25 minutes
1963
2007.10.113
Valle Fertil (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
4,450 Feet
silent, color positive film; 123 minutes
1963-1967
2007.10.114
Scope and Contents
Includes the remains of
Máximo Rojas, Monturero Criollo, which was taken apart to make Valle Fertil.
Zulay Frente al Siglio XXI (outtakes)
Archival Resource Key
6,505 Feet
sound, color negative film; 180 minutes
1980s
2007.10.115
[Miscellaneous outtakes]
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Consists of five rolls.
[Rio Grande Car Race, Patagonia, Argentina, 1961]
Archival Resource Key
150 Feet
silent, color positive film; 4 minutes
1961
2007.10.116-1
Scope and Contents
Outtakes footage of a race track in Patagonia, Argentina.
[Taita Pedro, Otavalo, Ecuador, 1980]
Archival Resource Key
300 Feet
silent, color negative film; 8 minutes
1980
2007.10.116-2
Scope and Contents
Footage of Taita Pedro and his family, filmed for a planned documentary on Otavalo culture. (This project morphed into
Zulay Frente al Siglio XXI).
[Medardo Pantoja art exhibition, circa 1967]
Archival Resource Key
100 Feet
silent, black-and-white positive film; 2.5 minutes
circa 1967
2007.10.116-3
Scope and Contents
Footage of an exhibit of artwork by Medardo Pantoja, with Pantoja in attendance.
[Miscellaneous outtakes]
Archival Resource Key
175 Feet
silent, color/black-and-white positive film; 5 minutes
1962-1963
2007.10.116-4
Scope and Contents
Footage includes frog dissection, use of microscope, microscopic view of cells, and models of various reptiles. May be outtakes from
Anfibios, Reproduccion y Desarrollo and Reptiles Fosiles Triasicos De La Argentina.
[Miscellaneous outtakes]
Archival Resource Key
150 Feet
silent, color positive film; 4 minutes
1961-1966
2007.10.116-5
Scope and Contents
Footage includes coastal landscape and seals or sea lions in Patagonia, Argentina, and other unidentified footage.
Audio
Series 3
Archival Resource Key
412 Hours audio tape
1969-2008
Scope and Contents
This series contains audio recordings made for Prelorán's films and books, as well as interviews conducted with Prelorán. Contact the archives for information on availability of access copies. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Arrangement
This series is arranged in 2 sub-series: (3.1) Audio Recordings for Films, undated; (3.2) Miscellaneous Audio Recordings, 1969-2008
Conditions Governing Access
Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Audio Recordings for Films
3.1
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
Contains synchronous and asynchronous original field recordings that relate to the films in Series 1. Includes interviews, dialog, ambient sounds, music, and sound effects. Recordings are on ¼" audio reels, cassette, and DAT. A detailed inventory is available upon request.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically according the film they are associated with.
The Unvictorious One
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.04
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Dinosaurs - The Age of Reptiles
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.12-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[English narration and unidentified recording]
Reptiles Fosiles Triasicos De La Argentina
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.13
Scope and Contents
[music]
Claudia
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.14-001 to -004
Scope and Contents
[music]
Feria en Simoca
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.15
Scope and Contents
[sounds]
Ocurrido en Hualfín
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.16-001 to -004
Scope and Contents
[music, narration, and international mix]
Casabindo
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.19
Scope and Contents
[music]
Salta y Su Fiesta Grande
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.21-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[music]
El Tinkunaco
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.22
Scope and Contents
[music]
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.25-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[music and narration]
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.25-003
Scope and Contents
[narration]
Un Tejedor de Tilcara
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.26-001 to -004
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
La Feria de Yavi
Archival Resource Key
6 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.27-001 to -006
Scope and Contents
[music, Spanish and English narration, and unidentified recordings]
Chucalezna
Archival Resource Key
7 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.29-001 to -007
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Chucalezna
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.29-008 and -009
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Hermogenes Cayo
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.31-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[music and narration]
Damacio Caitruz
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.32-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[Spanish narration]
Damacio Caitruz
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.32-003 and -004
Scope and Contents
"Damacio – cuento"
El Grano Dorado
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.33-001
Scope and Contents
[Spanish narration?]
El Grano Dorado
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.33-002 and -003
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Manos Pintadas
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.34-001 to -004
Scope and Contents
[music, narration, and unidentified recordings]
The Red-Tailed Comet
Archival Resource Key
8 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.35-001 to -008
Scope and Contents
[music, Spanish and English narration, international mix]
Remate en Estancia
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.36-001 to -004
Scope and Contents
[music and Spanish narration]
Valle Fertil
Archival Resource Key
18 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.37-001 to -018
Scope and Contents
[sounds, narration, international mix, and unidentified recordings]
Cochengo Miranda
Archival Resource Key
9 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.38-001 to -009
Scope and Contents
[international mix and unidentified recordings]
Cochengo Miranda
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.38-010
Scope and Contents
[music]
Cochengo Miranda
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.38-011 and -012
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
The Warao People
Archival Resource Key
11 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.39-001 to -011
Scope and Contents
[sounds, Spanish and English narration, international mix, and recording "Mosori-Pilar"]
La Iglesia de Yavi
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.40-001 to -004
Scope and Contents
[music, English narration, and interview (?) with Zenaida]
Los Hijos de Zerda
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
7" reel
2007.10.41-001 to -002
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
La Maquina
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.42
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Luther Metke at 94
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.43
Scope and Contents
[music by Twilo Scofield]
Castelao
Archival Resource Key
19 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.44-001 to -019
Scope and Contents
[sounds, music, narration, and unidentified recordings]
Hector di Mauro
Archival Resource Key
5 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.45-001 to -005
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Mi Tia Nora
Archival Resource Key
24 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.46-001 to -024
Scope and Contents
[sync sound and other recordings]
Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI
Archival Resource Key
99 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.47-001 to -099
Scope and Contents
[field recordings and narration recordings]
Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI
Archival Resource Key
7 Sound cassettes
2007.10.47-100 to -106
Scope and Contents
[field recordings and narration recordings]
Patagonia
Archival Resource Key
39 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.48-001 to -039
Scope and Contents
[field recordings and sound effects]
Patagonia
Archival Resource Key
66 Sound cassettes
2007.10.48-040 to -105
Scope and Contents
[field recordings, sound effects, music, and unidentified recordings]
Patagonia
Archival Resource Key
9 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.48-106 to -114
Scope and Contents
[Spanish and English mixes, sound effects, and Spanish and English narration recordings]
Obsesivo
Archival Resource Key
9 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.55-001 to -009
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Obsesivo
Archival Resource Key
6 Sound cassettes
2007.10.55-010 to -015
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Los Guarao
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.58-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[Spanish narration or mix]
Zerda's Children
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.59-001 and -002
Scope and Contents
[English narration]
My Aunt Nora
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.62
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Zulay Facing the 21st Century
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.64
Scope and Contents
[English narration]
Obsessive
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.65
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Death, Be Not Proud
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.66-001
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Death, Be Not Proud
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.66-002
Scope and Contents
[sound effects]
Muerte, No Seas Orgullosa
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.67
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
El Gaucho Argentino Hoy
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.83
Scope and Contents
[field recording?]
Relationship Between a South American Finch and a Wasp
Archival Resource Key
3 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.94-001 to -003
Scope and Contents
[unidentified]
Miscellaneous Audio Recordings
3.2
Archival Resource Key
1969-2008
Scope and Contents
Contains original recordings of oral histories and interviews that relate to the books in Series 10, interviews with Jorge Prelorán, and audio that is not clearly related to a single film title. Recordings are on ¼" tape, DAT, cassette, and microcassette.
1 Zerda - Narracion Ingles, Senalada, Melvin Helstien
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-001
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Zerda's Children and Señalada en Juella.
2 Zerda - Narracion Ingles, Painted Hands, Salta, Melvin Helstien
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-002
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Zerda's Children, Painted Hands, and Salta y Su Fiesta Grande.
3 - Claudia - 3, Castelao
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-003
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Claudia and Castelao.
Anastasio
Archival Resource Key
3 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.117-004 to -006
Anastasio - Musica
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-007
Antartida - Tincu. Musica,
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-008
Scope and Contents
Associated with
El Tinkunaco (?).
Chuca - Tingu - Mont.
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-009
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Chucalezna and El Tinkunaco (?).
Di Mauro - Vialidad - Zerda
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-010
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Hector di Mauro and Los Hijos de Zerda.
Narration Fair at Simoca / Claudia, Ruth Schwartz
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-011
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Feria en Simoca and Claudia.
Santiago, Final FX
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-012
Santiago, Quito Sonidos
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-013
Sonidos - Remate-Trilla Maximo (65)
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-014
Sonidos
Archival Resource Key
3 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.117-015 to -017
Tehuelches
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-018
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Manos Pintadas (?).
Norte de neuquen
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound tape reels
¼" tape
2007.10.117-019 and -020
Foley, Quilino/Simoca
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-021
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Quilino and Feria en Simoca.
Narraciones 1-Quilino 2-Artesanias-Dora 3-Simoca-Leda
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-022
Scope and Contents
Associated with
Quilino, Artesania Saltiagueñas, and Feria en Simoca.
Oaxaca SFX #1, Oaxaca Film Project SFX
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-023
Rodrigo - disco
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-024
Entrevista Radio - '73 - Ciudad Creadora Oct. 69
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
1969-1973
2007.10.117-025
Entrevistas '69, Radio
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
1969
2007.10.117-026
Entrevistas '71, Radio
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
1971
2007.10.117-027
Entrevistas '72, Radio
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
1972
2007.10.117-028
Entrevistas Las 12 Horai '74 La Ronda Nov '75
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
1974-1975
2007.10.117-029
Entrevista - LA - Dr. George Wald
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound tape reel
¼" tape
2007.10.117-030
10 Victor - Sync
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-031
Abuela 6/5/1990 [Margarita Ruales of Liniers, Argentina]
Archival Resource Key
8 Sound cassettes
1990 June 5
2007.10.117-032 to -039
Amigos - Autobio 1994
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1994
2007.10.117-040
Anselmo + wife Adela interview San Miguel Allende, Mex 4/18/99
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1999 April 18
2007.10.117-041
Autobio - Leo - 'Los molles' - Dec '94
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1994 December
2007.10.117-042
Barbarita Cruz
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-043 and -044
Caloi 2
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-045
Casa de pantoja Tilcara
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-046
Charla Jorge - Sept 15, '95
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
1995 September 15
2007.10.117-047 and -048
Charla Mia - 1977
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1977
2007.10.117-049
Chucalezna
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-050
Clara-Juan-Jorge
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-051
Di Mauro - Luisa
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-052
Eolo Pons
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-053
Father John Garcia, Oct 15 1997
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1997 October 15
2007.10.117-054
Feraud sobre Nete
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-055
Frigerio - Jorge, Entrevista a J.P. con Alejandro Frigerio UCLA abil 22, 1983
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
1983 April 22
2007.10.117-056 and -057
Gemma Taccogna
Archival Resource Key
5 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-058 to -062
Hector Di Mauro
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-063
Irene Aparicio
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-064
John Young
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-065
Jorge - conference [?]
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-066
Lew Hunter
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-067
Lo grabado en viaje de 1996
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1996
2007.10.117-068
Los Pantoja
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-069
Luisa - transcripciones
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-070
Luisa - Trini
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-071
Mabel entgrevista 1970
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1970
2007.10.117-072
Margarita Ruales -
Archival Resource Key
3 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-073 to -075
Marilis Badessich
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-076
Martha Borruat
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-077
Medardo Pantoja, Entrevista de radio
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-078
Merlino - entrevista
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-079 and -080
Michael Miner -
Archival Resource Key
6 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-081 to -086
Michi Aparicio
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-087 and -088
Michi y su abuela
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-089
Nancy
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-090
Nino Pantoja
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-091 and -092
Norman - Marilis
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-093
Pantoja - Mercado
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-094
Pantoja voz y guitarra
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-095
Pedro Cayo 1
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-096
Peter Zokosky
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound cassettes
2007.10.117-097 to -100
Quex et al
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-101
Sepelio De Medardo
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-102
Sonidos de hualfin
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-103
Taquini - charla
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-104
Viviana - May 30, '96
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
1996 May 30
2007.10.117-105
Yolanda - Cayo
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-106
Zokosky Parents
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-107
Barbarita Cruz
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-108
Dunsky -2
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-109
Zulay - Feb '08
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2008 February
2007.10.117-110
Miralles
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassette
2007.10.117-111
Abeledo-Lluma
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-112
Adi Dougall
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-113
Barbarita
Archival Resource Key
4 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-114 to -117
Di Mauro - Marilis
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-118
Jorge Calvetti
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-119
Luisa Pantoja - 1
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-120
Nancy_Howard
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-121
Nino Pantoja
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-122
Norman - Sonia
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-123
Pedro Cayo, Nino
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-124
Ruales - 1
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-125
USAR Man Draghi Luceao
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-126
Zerda - Tucuman
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2007.10.117-127
Barbarita - coplas
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-128
Cacho - Dalmiro
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-129
Cafyate, Rodolf Diaz
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-130
Clara Juan Jorge
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-131
Santiago - voces
Archival Resource Key
2 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-132 and -133
Vilma - Barbarita
Archival Resource Key
1 Sound cassettes (DAT)
2007.10.117-134
Correspondence
Series 4
Archival Resource Key
7.5 Linear feet
18 boxes
1954-2005
bulk 1967-1992
Scope and Contents
This series contains a mix of personal and professional correspondence. Very often, individual letters include both personal and professional content. Correspondence is in Spanish and English. The bulk of the letters relate to Prelorán's films and other projects. Correspondents include: Timothy Asch, Sergio Barbieri, Emilie de Brigard, Robert Gardner, Raymundo Gleyzer, Ana Montes de Gonzalez, Lorenzo Kelly, Alan Lomax, David MacDougall, Chick Strand, Howard Suber, and Colin Young, as well as Prelorán's daughter, parents, and sisters. Film subjects with whom Prelorán corresponded include: Damacio Caitruz, Hermógenes Cayo, Hector di Mauro, Cochengo Miranda, Medardo Pantoja, Zulay Saravino, and many of their families.
In addition to the correspondents' nicknames, Prelorán is sometimes referred to by his childhood nickname, Dick (taken from his middle name, Ricardo).
Additional correspondence is found in Series 5: Production Files, Series 6: Project Files, Series 7: UCLA, and Series 9: Press Clippings. Series 9 contains more correspondence from the late 1950s and early 1960s than is found here.
Arrangement
Prelorán had filed correspondents in various ways, including last name, first name, nickname, or company or institutional affiliation. Some correspondents were filed more than one way, such as by first and last names in different years. There are a few folders for individuals at the beginning of the series, however additional correspondence with those individuals is scattered throughout the chronological files.
[Barbieri], Sergio
Archival Resource Key
1970
1
Scope and Contents
Photographer who traveled with Prelorán in 1960s during film shoots; often took still photographs to accompany the films.
[Bode, Barbara]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1971-1972
1
Scope and Contents
Largely relating to a proposed film project.
[Evangelista, Ruben, aka Cacho]
Archival Resource Key
1974-1987
1
[Fondo Nacional de las Artes, Argentina] FNA
Archival Resource Key
1965-1976
1
Scope and Contents
Regarding funding for several films.
[Freddi], Esther
Archival Resource Key
1973-1983
1
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence, Prelorán's reports on trips to Ecuador, and a transcript of comments following a screening of the film
Mi Tia Nora.
Gardner, Robert
Archival Resource Key
1969-1979
1
Scope and Contents
Primarily regarding the film
Imaginero.
[Gardner, Robert] – Imaginero
Archival Resource Key
1969-1971
2
Gardner, [Robert] and Phoenix Films
Archival Resource Key
1971-1979
2
Scope and Contents
Regarding distribution of the film
Imaginero.
[Gutierrez], Yolanda
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
[Homero], Alsina
Archival Resource Key
1978-1982
2
MacDougall, [David]
Archival Resource Key
1978
undated
2
Moore, [Burton] and Treiberg, [Edwin]
Archival Resource Key
1971-1979
2
Scope and Contents
Regarding distribution of
Dinosaurs—The Age of Reptiles and other films with Treiberg Films and Filmstrips.
Phoenix Films
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1974-1992
2
[Prelorán], Adriana
Archival Resource Key
1970-1982
2
Scope and Contents
Prelorán's daugher. Additional correspondence filed under "A" in various years.
[Raymen, Steve]
Archival Resource Key
1976-1979
2
Scope and Contents
Co-director of
Luther Metke at 94. Additional correspondence filed under "R" in various years.
Strand, [Chick]
Archival Resource Key
1972-1975
2
Valle Fertil
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1966-1974
3
[Widuczynski], Clara
Archival Resource Key
1970-1971
3
Zulay
Archival Resource Key
undated
3
Scope and Contents
Zoila "Zulay" Saravino; last name is also spelled Sarabino.
Letters from Dick Prelorán to his sister Vivian Frigerio
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1954-1965
3
Scope and Contents
Dick is a childhood nickname for Jorge Prelorán. Photocopies of Prelorán's original letters.
1961
Archival Resource Key
1961
4
[1967-1968]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1967-1968
4
Scope and Contents
Includes Robert Gardner, Edward Tinker, and Colin Young.
1969 [A-C]
Archival Resource Key
1969
4
1969 [D-H]
Archival Resource Key
1969
4
1969 [K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1969
4
1969 [M-P]
Archival Resource Key
1969
4
1969 [S-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1969
4
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Chick Strand.
[Various correspondence 1969-1971]
Archival Resource Key
1969-1971
4
1970 [A]
Archival Resource Key
1970
4
1970 [B]
Archival Resource Key
1970
4
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Asen Balicki.
1970 [C]
Archival Resource Key
1970
4
1970 [D]
Archival Resource Key
1970
4
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Emilie de Brigard.
1970 [E-F]
Archival Resource Key
1970
4
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Prelorán's parents (filed under 'Folks').
1970 [G-H]
Archival Resource Key
1970
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Raymundo Gleyzer.
1970 [K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1970
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Alan Lomax.
1970 [M-N]
Archival Resource Key
1970
5
Scope and Contents
Includes David MacDougall.
1970 [R]
Archival Resource Key
1970
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Steve Raymen and Jay Ruby.
1970 [S-T]
Archival Resource Key
1970
5
1970 [U-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1970
5
1971 [A-B]
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Tim Asch.
1971 [C]
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Horst Cerni and Anne Chapman (regarding
The Ona: Life and Death in Tierra del Fuego).
1971 [D]
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Emilie de Brigard.
1971 [E-F]
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Alan Lamont of
Film Comment Magazine.
1971 [G]
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
1971 [H-I]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [J-K]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
Scope and Contents
Includes Lorenzo Kelly.
1971 [L]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
Scope and Contents
Includes Alan Lomax.
1971 [M]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [N-O]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [P-Q]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
Scope and Contents
Includes Medardo Pantoja.
1971 [R]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [S]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
Scope and Contents
Includes Chick Strand.
1971 [T]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [U-V]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [W-X]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1971 [Y-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1971
6
1972 [A]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
Scope and Contents
Includes Tim Asch.
1972 [B]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
1972 [C]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
Scope and Contents
Includes Damacio Caitruz.
1972 [D]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
1972 [F]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
Scope and Contents
Includes "Folks" (Prelorán's parents).
1972 [G-H]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
1972 [J]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
1972 [K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
Scope and Contents
Includes Lorenzo Kelly and Alan Lomax.
1972 [M-N]
Archival Resource Key
1972
7
1972 [O-P]
Archival Resource Key
1972
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Medardo Pantoja.
1972 [Q-R]
Archival Resource Key
1972
8
1972 [S-T]
Archival Resource Key
1972
8
1972 [U-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1972
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Colin Young.
1973 [A]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Tim Asch.
1973 [B]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
1973 [C]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Damacio Caitruz, Anne Chapman, and Francisco Contino.
1973 [D]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Emilie de Brigard and Christina Diaz.
1973 [F]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
1973 [G]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Ana Gonzalez (re:
The Ona: Life and Death in Tierra del Fuego).
1973 [H-I]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Scope and Contents
Includes Richard Hawkins and Paul Hockings.
1973 [J-L]
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
1973 [M]
Archival Resource Key
1973
9
1973 [N-O]
Archival Resource Key
1973
9
1973 [P-R]
Archival Resource Key
1973
9
Scope and Contents
Includes Steve Raymen, Ralph Rinzler, and Jean Rouch.
1973 [S-T]
Archival Resource Key
1973
9
1973 [U-V]
Archival Resource Key
1973
9
1973 [W-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1973
9
Scope and Contents
Includes Marilyn Wood of Documentary Educational Resources.
1974 [A]
Archival Resource Key
1974
9
Scope and Contents
Includes Adriana Prelorán (Prelorán's daughter) and Tim Asch.
1974 [B]
Archival Resource Key
1974
9
1974 [C]
Archival Resource Key
1974
9
Scope and Contents
Includes Damacio Caitruz and Horst Cerni.
1974 [D]
Archival Resource Key
1974
9
1974 [E-F]
Archival Resource Key
1974
9
Scope and Contents
Includes Cacho (Evangalista) and the Frigerio family.
1974 [G-H]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
1974 [I-J]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
1974 [K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
1974 [M-N]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
Scope and Contents
Includes Cochengo Miranda and Prelorán's sister Nancy (filed under "N").
1974 [O-P]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
Scope and Contents
Includes "Folks" (Prelorán's parents, filed under "P").
1974 [R-S]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
Scope and Contents
Includes Ralph Rinzler, Jay Ruby, and Chick Strand.
1974 [T-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1974
10
Scope and Contents
Includes Colin Young.
1975 [A-B]
Archival Resource Key
1975
10
1975 [C]
Archival Resource Key
1975
10
Scope and Contents
Includes Francisco Contino.
1975 [D]
Archival Resource Key
1975
10
Scope and Contents
Includes Emilie de Brigard and Hector diMauro.
1975 [E-F]
Archival Resource Key
1975
10
Scope and Contents
Includes Cacho (Evangelista).
1975 [G-H]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
1975 [I-L]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
Scope and Contents
Includes Alan Lomax.
[1975 M]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
[1975 O-P]
Archival Resource Key
11
[1975 R]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
[1975 S-T]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
[1975 U-V]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
[1975 W-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
[1975, Unknown Correspondent]
Archival Resource Key
1975
11
[1976 A-B]
Archival Resource Key
1976
11
[1976 C-D]
Archival Resource Key
1976
11
[1976 E-F]
Archival Resource Key
1976
11
[1976 G-H]
Archival Resource Key
1976
11
[1976 I-J]
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1976
11
[1976 K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1976
11
[1976 M-N]
Archival Resource Key
1976
12
[1976 O-P]
Archival Resource Key
1976
12
[1976 R-T]
Archival Resource Key
1976
12
[1976 W-Y]
Archival Resource Key
1976
12
[1976 Various]
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1976
12
[1977 A-B]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 C-D]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 E-F]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 G]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 H-I]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 M]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 O-P]
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
[1977 R-T]
Archival Resource Key
1977
13
[1977 V-Z]
Archival Resource Key
1977
13
[1977 Various]
Archival Resource Key
1977
13
[1978 A-B]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 C-D]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 F]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 G-H]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 K-L]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 M-N]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 O-P]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 R-S]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 V]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1978 Various]
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
[1979]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1979
13
[1980]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1980
14
[1981]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1981
14
[1982]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1982
14
[1983]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1983
15
[1984]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1984
15
[1987]
Archival Resource Key
1987
15
[1988]
Archival Resource Key
1988
15
[1989]
Archival Resource Key
1989
15
[1990]
Archival Resource Key
1990
16
[1991]
Archival Resource Key
1991
16
[1992]
Archival Resource Key
1992
16
[1993]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1993
16
[1994]
Archival Resource Key
1994
16
[1995]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1995
16
[1996]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1996
16
[1997]
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1997
17
[1998]
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1998
17
[1999]
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1999
17
[2003-2004]
Archival Resource Key
2003-2004
18
[Undated]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
probably 1970s-1980s
18
Production Files
Series 5
Archival Resource Key
5 Linear feet
12 boxes
1961-1998
Scope and Contents
This series contains field notes, interview transcriptions, editing notes, synopses, scripts, credit lists, promotional materials, proposals, budgets, lab receipts, work orders, screening notices, and correspondence relating to Prelorán's completed and uncompleted films (including the films in Series 1). Most folders contain materials in Spanish and English.
Arrangement
This series is organized alphabetically according to film title, with two miscellaneous folders at the end.
Processing Information
Original folder names were a mix of Spanish and English, with some films referred to by shortened titles. Folder names for this series have been standardized by the processing archivist to conform to published film titles; two uncompleted films are listed under their working titles. A number of scripts kept separate by Prelorán have been integrated into this series. Photographs have been separated out (see Series 10).
[Anfibios, Reproduccion y Desarrollo]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1964
1
Scope and Contents
English version titled
External Reproduction of Amphibians.
Artesanias [Santiagueñas]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1968
1
Scope and Contents
English version titled
Crafts of Santiago del Estero.
La Biologia [Experimental]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
1
Scope and Contents
Scripts by Dr. Francisco Barbieri. English version titled
Experimental Biology.
Casabindo
Archival Resource Key
circa 1966
1996
1
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish narration script.
[Castelao]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1975-1987
1
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Antonio Perez Prado and Alvaro Campos, as well as scripts in Spanish and English.
Castelao [Screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1980
1
Scope and Contents
Screenplay by Antonio Perez Prado (Spanish and English versions).
Chucalezna
Archival Resource Key
circa 1968
1978
1
Scope and Contents
Includes narration scripts, dialogue transcriptions, and correspondence.
Claudia
Archival Resource Key
circa 1972
1
Scope and Contents
Includes English translation of a song by Poldy Bird used in the film.
Cochengo Miranda
Archival Resource Key
1974-1979
1
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English scripts, a 1974 letter from Prelorán to his daughter Adriana, and program notes for the series "Cine Antropologico" at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1976, written by Emile de Brigard and translated into Spanish by Jorge Prelorán.
Cochengo Miranda [Interview transcripts]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1974
1
[Damacio Caitruz]
Archival Resource Key
1965-1972
2
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence. Film also known by the title
Araucanians of Ruca Choroy.
Damacio Caitruz [Interview transcript]
Archival Resource Key
1966
2
Death, Be Not Proud
Archival Resource Key
1961
1980s
2
Scope and Contents
Includes program, "A Special Retrospective of the Films of Jorge Prelorán," May 4-21, UCLA Melnitz Theater, 1980s.
Dinosaurs [—The Age of Reptiles]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
1978
2
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English scripts and copyright certificate.
[El Estudio de los Vegetales] The Study of Plants
Archival Resource Key
circa 1964
2
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts.
[Feria en Simoca]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
2
Scope and Contents
Includes narration script.
[La Feria de Yavi]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1969
1996
2
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts.
[Fiestas en] Volcan Higueras
Archival Resource Key
circa 1969
2
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts.
[Gaucho film series]
Archival Resource Key
1961-1964
2
Scope and Contents
Report, accounting, and correspondence with Edward Larocque Tinker of the Tinker Foundation.
See also "[
The Llanero] Columbian Llanero" in this series.
Gaucho of Argentina [The Argentine Gaucho, Today]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1961
2
Scope and Contents
Includes English script and field notebook.
Gaucho Argentino, 1979-1984
Archival Resource Key
1979-1984
2
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with the University of Texas, Austin.
[The] Gaucho of Corrientes
Archival Resource Key
circa 1963
2
Scope and Contents
Includes English narration script.
[The] Gaucho of [the] Pampas
Archival Resource Key
circa 1963
3
Scope and Contents
Includes screening notices, article written by Max Horst Cerni.
[El Grano Dorado] The Golden Grain
Archival Resource Key
circa 1971
1981
3
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts.
Hector di Mauro, [Titiritero]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1977-1998
3
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English scripts and correspondence.
Hermógenes Cayo [Imaginero]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1968-1970
3
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English scripts, a biography of Hermógenes Cayo (Spanish), correspondence, and 2 drawings (possibly made by Cayo).
[Los Hijos de Zerda] Zerda's Children
Archival Resource Key
1974-1978
3
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Henry Fonda, Spanish and English scripts, and copyright certificate.
[La Iglesia de Yavi] The Church at Yavi
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
3
Scope and Contents
Includes footage logs, Spanish and English narration scripts, and treatment or partial script for "Semana Santa en Yavi."
Iruya
Archival Resource Key
circa 1968
1996
3
[The Llanero] Columbian Llanero
Archival Resource Key
1961
3
Scope and Contents
Includes two reports (in English) written in 1961 by Prelorán and Horst Max Cerni: "A Trip to the Llanos of Columbia" and "An account of the Trip to the Llanos of Columbia for the Purpose of Filming on the Llanero."
See also "[Gaucho film series]" in this series.
[Luther Metke at 94, Transcript and PR]
Archival Resource Key
1979-1980
4
Scope and Contents
Includes promotional brochure, English transcript and Spanish translation of transcript.
[Luther Metke at 94]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1977-1978
4
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with co-director Steve Raymen.
Mackinac Island
Archival Resource Key
1990s
4
Manos Pintadas [Painted Hands]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1971
1981
4
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts.
[La Maquina] The Pump
Archival Resource Key
1978
4
Scope and Contents
Includes copyright certificate.
Medardo Pantoja, [Pintor]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1968-1983
4
Mi Tia Nora
Archival Resource Key
1982-1984
4
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence and reports on the filming of
Mi Tia Nora, written by Mabel Prelorán.
[Mi Tia Nora, Press Materials]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1983
5
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English promotional materials.
[Mi Tia Nora, original screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Scope and Contents
In Spanish.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This should be re-formatted due to mold.
[Mi Tia Nora, screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Scope and Contents
Final screenplay. In Spanish.
[Mi Tia Nora, scripts]
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Scope and Contents
Narration scripts in English, Spanish, and French.
My Aunt Nora Distribution
Archival Resource Key
circa 1983
5
[My Aunt Nora, Independent Feature Project]
Archival Resource Key
1982-1986
5
Scope and Contents
Relates to marketing and distribution of the film.
[My Aunt Nora, screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
1983
5
Scope and Contents
Final screenplay. In English. Includes copyright certificate.
Obsessive
Archival Resource Key
1990s
5
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence.
[Ocurrido en Hualfín]
Archival Resource Key
1960s
6
The Ona People
Archival Resource Key
circa 1973
6
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English scripts for the film
The Ona: Life and Death in Tierra del Fuego and correspondence with the film's directors, Anne Chapman and Ana Montes de Gonzalez.
[Patagonia] The East
Archival Resource Key
1982-1986
6
Scope and Contents
Includes report on film series work done during a trip to the east coast of the United States.
[Patagonia] CONICET
Archival Resource Key
1985-1989
6
Scope and Contents
CONICET is Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas, Argentia.
[Patagonia, National Endowment for the Humanities]
Archival Resource Key
1987
6
Scope and Contents
Grant application.
Patagonia, [Proposal and PR]
Archival Resource Key
1987-1992
6
Scope and Contents
Includes report on the process of completing the series written by Prelorán (Spanish).
Patagonia Diary
Archival Resource Key
probably 1988
6
Scope and Contents
Includes photocopy of a portion of Prelorán's Patagonia diary, in Spanish.
Patagonia [Licensing and Distribution]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1990-1993
6
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Lolita Lechner of Television Española.
Patagonia [Series brochure]
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
Scope and Contents
Illustrated brochure or study guide (?) related to the series. Work in progress.
[Patagonia and "Vairoletto"] Fulbright
Archival Resource Key
1986-1994
7
Scope and Contents
Applications, award letters, and other information pertaining to Prelorán's 1987 and 1994 Fulbright awards, used toward
Patagonia and "Vairoletto," respectively.
[Potencial Dinamico de la Republica Argentina]
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1998
7
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence and writing by Juan Carlos Gamba.
Purmamarca
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
circa 1966
7
Purmamarca [Postcards]
Archival Resource Key
undated
7
Quilino
Archival Resource Key
circa 1966
1996
7
[The Red Tailed Comet / El Picaflor de Cola Larga]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1971
7
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts, written by Francisco Contino.
Remate en Estancia
Archival Resource Key
circa 1971
7
Scope and Contents
Includes English narration, "Cattle Auction on the Pampas".
[Reptiles Fosiles Triasicos de la Argentina]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
7
Scope and Contents
Contains English narration script, "Triassic Fossil Reptiles of Argentina".
Sabino
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1970s-1990s
7
Scope and Contents
An uncompleted narrative fiction film.
[Sabino, original screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
undated
8
[Sabino, 1979 screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
1979
8
[Sabino, undated screenplay by Prelorán and Steve Dunsky]
Archival Resource Key
undated
8
[Sabino, 5th draft screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
undated
8
[Sabino, circa 1995 screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1995
8
[Salta y Su Fiesta Grande]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1967
1996
8
Señalada en Juella
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
circa 1969
1996
8
Scope and Contents
Includes material relating to the original 1969 release and to the 1996 re-edit of this film.
[Un Tejedor de Tilcara] Sinforiano Alancay
Archival Resource Key
circa 1967
9
El Tinkunaco
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
circa 1967
9
[Trapiches Caseros] Primitive Sugar Mills
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
1978
9
Scope and Contents
Includes Spanish and English narration scripts.
The Unvictorious One
Archival Resource Key
circa 1957
1996
9
Vairoletto
Archival Resource Key
1980s-1990s
9
Scope and Contents
"Vairoletto" is the working title for an uncompleted narrative fiction film. The name is sometimes also written as "Bairoletto."
[Vairoletto] El Pampeano
Archival Resource Key
1994
9
Scope and Contents
"El Pampeano" appears to be another title for, or another version of, "Vairoletto," by Prelorán and Hugo Chumbita.
[Vairoletto, English screenplay, 1 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
9
Scope and Contents
Titled "The Last Gaucho Outlaw," marked "1st Draft," by Jorge Prelorán, approx 60 pages.
[Vairoletto, English screenplay, 2 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
9
Scope and Contents
Titled "Vairoletto: The Last Gaucho Outlaw," by Jorge Prelorán, 64 pages.
[Vairoletto, English screenplay, 3 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
9
Scope and Contents
Titled "Vairoletto: The Last Gaucho Outlaw," by Jorge Prelorán, 64 pages, has extensive hand-written notes.
[Vairoletto, English screenplay, 4 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
9
Scope and Contents
Titled "The Last Gaucho Outlaw," no author noted, 139 pages.
[Vairoletto, English screenplay, 5 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "The Last Gaucho Outlaw," by Jorge Prelorán and Hugo Chumbita, 139 pages.
[Vairoletto, English screenplay, 6 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "The Last Gaucho Outlaw," by Jorge Prelorán and Hugo Chumbita, 116 pages.
[Vairoletto, Spanish screenplay, 1 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
No title or author noted, marked "2nd Draft," 68 pages.
[Vairoletto, Spanish screenplay, 2 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "Vairoletto: El Ultimo Bandolero Gaucho," by Hugo Chumbita and Jorge Prelorán, 66 pages.
[Vairoletto, Spanish screenplay, 3 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "El Gaucho Vairoletto," by Hugo Chumbita and Jorge Prelorán, 140 pages.
[Vairoletto, Spanish screenplay, 4 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "El Gaucho Vairoletto," by Hugo Chumbita and Jorge Prelorán, 161 pages.
[Vairoletto, Spanish screenplay, 5 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "El Gaucho Vairoletto," no author noted, 127 pages.
[Vairoletto, Spanish screenplay, 6 of 6]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "El Gaucho Vairoletto," by Hugo Chumbita and Jorge Prelorán, 140 pages.
[Vairoletto, "El Pampeano", screenplay]
Archival Resource Key
undated
10
Scope and Contents
Titled "El Pampeano," by Hugo Chumbita, 126 pages. Story is related to "El Gaucho Vairoletto."
Valle Fertil
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1970s
11
Yuto
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
Scope and Contents
"Yuto" is a nickname or working title for the film
Relationship Between a South American Finch and a Wasp. Prelorán assisted in the distribution of this film by Francisco Contino.
Zulay
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1980-1989
11
Scope and Contents
Full film title is
Zulay Frente al Siglo XXI (English title Zulay Facing the 21st Century).
Making of Zulay
Archival Resource Key
circa 1989
11
Scope and Contents
Essay on the making of the film (English).
Zulay [Spanish script]
Archival Resource Key
1989
11
Zulay [English script]
Archival Resource Key
1989
11
Scope and Contents
Includes copyright certificate.
Zulay [titles and subtitles]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1989
11
Scope and Contents
Original transparencies for film titles; may or may not match the final credits that appear in the film.
[La Educacion de Zulay Saravino]
Archival Resource Key
undated
11
Scope and Contents
Paper by Mabel Prelorán (Spanish).
Funding
Archival Resource Key
1970s-1990s
12
Scope and Contents
Information and correspondence relating to funding for a variety of films.
Distribution
Archival Resource Key
12
Scope and Contents
Information about distributors and film distribution.
[Various films]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1970s-1990s
12
Scope and Contents
Information and correspondence relating to licensing, distribution, funding, and screenings for a variety of films.
Project Files
Series 6
Archival Resource Key
1.25 Linear feet
3 boxes
1967-1995
Scope and Contents
This series contains notes, proposals, budgets, and correspondence relating to various projects, including films, books, and screenings. Material relating to the funding and distribution of some of Prelorán's films is also included here.
Arrangement
The series has been organized alphabetically according to project or folder title.
15 Years
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Prelorán's proposal "Long-Term Ethnographic Documentation."
Los Aborigines del Gran Chaco Argentino
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Manuscript by Grete Stern.
Amazonas
Archival Resource Key
1995
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reviews of a film by Teodoro Gómez de la Torre.
Anastasio
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Folder on Argentine musician Anastasio Quiroga (narrator of several of Prelorán's films).
Anselmo
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Edited transcription (?) related to the film by Chick Strand (in Spanish).
Antorchas
Archival Resource Key
1994-1995
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and materials relating to Fundaciones Antorchas, which supports Latin American film and video artists.
Argentina [National Film Institute]
Archival Resource Key
1984
1
Scope and Contents
Report on Prelorán's 1984 trip to Argentina (in Spanish and English).
[Articles by Prelorán]
Archival Resource Key
1987
2002
1
Scope and Contents
Two published articles by Prelorán: "Ethical and aesthetic concerns in ethnographic film,"
Third World Affairs (1987); and "Reflexiones de un documentalista sobre globalización y resistencia: el case de la cultura otavelña," Realidad (2002).
Australia [Humanities Research Centre]
Archival Resource Key
1988-1989
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and materials relating to a conference at the Australian National University, Canberra.
Balikci
Archival Resource Key
1985-1986
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with filmmaker Asen Balikci and the Commission on Visual Anthropology (Montreal, Canada).
Basques
Archival Resource Key
1984
1
Scope and Contents
Related to a proposed film on Basques in the United States.
Camino
Archival Resource Key
1985
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Inter-American Indian Institute relating to ethnographic film in Latin America.
Cofradia
Archival Resource Key
1981-1984
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence relating to a guest lectureship at the Instituto Nacional de Cinematografia, Argentina.
[CV and filmography]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Direcciones Viejas
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
List of contacts for film work in Argentina.
Ecuador
Archival Resource Key
1979-1983
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and diaries relating to 1980 research and filming trip to Ecuador (in Spanish).
Embajada Argentina
Archival Resource Key
1984
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding a meeting of Argentine scholars and scientists in NY.
Espana
Archival Resource Key
1988-1989
1
Scope and Contents
Notes and other materials from a 1989 trip to Spain.
Europa
Archival Resource Key
1980-1984
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding European promotion and funding for films.
La Fe
Archival Resource Key
1967
1
Scope and Contents
Manuscript, "Un Estudio Sobre la Naturaleza de la Fe" by Barbara Bode and Miles Richardson.
Festivals
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Programs, submission forms, and other documentation of various film festivals.
Film Archives
Archival Resource Key
1982
2
Scope and Contents
FIAF member list and budget estimates for unknown film.
Film Reviews
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Scope and Contents
Review of film, "The Way of the Dead Indians," written by Steve Dunsky and Prelorán.
[Fundacion] Intercambio
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding film screenings in Mexico.
[Interview with Jane Collings, annotated]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
2004 April-May
2
Scope and Contents
Text of transcribed interview of Jorge Prelorán, conducted by Jane Collings. Includes hand-written notes and corrections that appear to be Prelorán's.
Grants
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1978-1984
2
Scope and Contents
Grant proposals and information. Includes several grant proposals for
Los Hijos de Zerda.
Guaman Poma
Archival Resource Key
1982
2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and research relating to a proposed film on the Incas, based on a book by Guaman Poma de Ayala.
Guggenheim
Archival Resource Key
1975-1976
1992
2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Guggenheim Foundation regarding Prelorán's 1975 fellowship and 1992 jury participation.
In Progress
Archival Resource Key
1976-1985
2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and notes relating to various projects.
Jose Luis [Castiñeira de Dios]
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Scope and Contents
File on Argentine composer Jose Luis Castiñeira de Dios.
Juanjo
Archival Resource Key
1984
2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Juan Rose Rossi, President of Fundación Intercambio regarding the California Spanish Language Data Base and other projects.
Lecture
Archival Resource Key
1980
2
Scope and Contents
Notes for "Reflexiones sobre la Creatividad", a lecture prepared by Juan D'Alessandro.
New Projects
Archival Resource Key
1986
3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and notes on various projects.
On Being 13
Archival Resource Key
1994
(1 of 3)
3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes, and manuscript of "On Being 13."
On Being 13
Archival Resource Key
probably 1994
(2 of 3)
3
Scope and Contents
English manuscript marked "Original."
On Being 13
Archival Resource Key
probably 1994
(3 of 3)
3
Scope and Contents
Spanish manuscript.
Propuesta Para un Enfoque de la Enseñanza
Archival Resource Key
undated
3
Scope and Contents
Proposal on teaching, by Jorge Prelorán.
Quotes
Archival Resource Key
undated
3
Scope and Contents
A collection of quotes and parables.
Secondi [Juan Carlos]
Archival Resource Key
1994
3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Fundacion Bariloche, Argentina.
Spain-USA
Archival Resource Key
1984
3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and materials regarding The United States –Spanish Joint Committee for Cultural and Educational Cooperation.
Sud America
Archival Resource Key
1977-1985
3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Inter-American Indian Institute regarding funds for UCLA students to film in South America.
Taquini
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1982-1986
3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and collaborations with Graciela Taquini, Prelorán's biographer.
Trip 1983 [Europe]
Archival Resource Key
1983
3
Scope and Contents
Notes, reports, and diary from a six-month European trip.
UCLA
Series 7
Archival Resource Key
0.8 Linear feet
1968-2005
bulk 1980s
Scope and Contents
This series contains files relating to Prelorán's teaching and other work at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), including annual reviews, performance appraisals, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, screenings, press clippings for student films, and project proposals. These files were separated out from Series 6: Project Files to create a separate series.
Arrangement
The series has been organized alphabetically according to folder title.
Alumnos
Archival Resource Key
1970s-1980s
1
Scope and Contents
Clippings on UCLA film school graduates.
Annual
Archival Resource Key
1990-1996
1
Scope and Contents
Materials related to UCLA 'Report on Outside Professional Activities'.
Bilbao
Archival Resource Key
1984
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding retrospective of UCLA student films at the 26th International Film Festival in Bilbao, Spain.
Can Do
Archival Resource Key
1989
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding a film production company proposed by a group of professors at UCLA.
Course Evaluations
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Student evaluations for courses taught by Prelorán.
Damian [Quevedo]
Archival Resource Key
1996
1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding UCLA Latin American Studies student and filmmaker Damian Quevedo.
Ethno Center
Archival Resource Key
1968-1984
1
Scope and Contents
Materials and correspondence regarding the creation of an International Center for Ethnographic Film at UCLA.
Ethnographic
Archival Resource Key
1970-1992
1
Scope and Contents
Materials and correspondence regarding the UCLA Ethnographic Film Program.
Film II
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Scope and Contents
Syllabus for a course taught by Prelorán.
Film School
Archival Resource Key
1983-1989
1
Scope and Contents
Press and PR materials for the School of Theater, Motion Picture, and Television at UCLA.
Handbook
Archival Resource Key
probably 1980s
2
Scope and Contents
UCLA Film and Television Handbook of policies and procedures.
Jacome, [Claudio]
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Scope and Contents
Materials relating to Claudio Jacome, composer for Prelorán's film
Mi Tia Nora. Includes photographs.
L.A. Center
Archival Resource Key
1984
2
Scope and Contents
Materials regarding an interdisciplinary program at UCLA.
Promotion
Archival Resource Key
1987-1988
2
Scope and Contents
Materials regarding Prelorán's promotion.
Retrospective
Archival Resource Key
1985
2
Scope and Contents
Flyer and mailing list for a retrospective of Prelorán's films at UCLA.
Short Film
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Scope and Contents
Materials for a course on production of short films.
TA 134 [Screenwriting]
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Scope and Contents
Materials for a course on screenwriting.
UCLA
Archival Resource Key
1985-1989
2
Scope and Contents
Materials and correspondence regarding several topics, including a proposed program for a Master's in Ethnographic Film.
UCLA Film Catalogs
Archival Resource Key
1989-1994
2005
2
Scope and Contents
Catalogs from film and video festivals held by the UCLA film and television department.
Uruguay
Archival Resource Key
1984-1987
2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and report regarding UCLA graduate students teaching filmmaking in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Uruguay-Argentina
Archival Resource Key
1986
2
Scope and Contents
Materials relating to proposed Critical Studies teaching exchange in Uruguay and Argentina.
Workshop One
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1985-1994
2
Scope and Contents
Materials for film courses and production workshops taught by Prelorán.
Press Clippings
Series 8
Archival Resource Key
5.5 Linear feet
13 boxes
1960-2005
Scope and Contents
This series is comprised primarily of a set of binders that Prelorán had compiled that include: newspaper and magazine articles about Prelorán, reviews of his films, announcements of film screenings, film festival programs, awards, field notes, correspondence, and ephemera. Although Prelorán referred to these as 'press binders' they are more like scrapbooks due to the diversity of materials included.
Press clippings are primarily in Spanish and English, although there are several European publications as well. The correspondence overlaps with that of other series. Some notable correspondents included here are: Fondo Nacional de las Artes, Guggenheim Foundation, Richard Hawkins, Margaret Mead, Edward Larocque Tinker, and Colin Young. Ephemera includes airplane tickets, film festival passes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award nomination certificate for
Luther Metke at 94, and the invitation, menu, and other items from a 1985 White House State Dinner attended by Prelorán.
Please request the appendix from the archivist for an item-level inventory for this series.
Arrangement
The material is organized in roughly chronological order, following Prelorán's arrangement. Some loose material that Prelorán had intended to add to the binders was integrated into this series.
1961-1969
Archival Resource Key
35 Folders
1961-1969
1
1964-1977
Archival Resource Key
8 Folders
1964-1977
1
2
1970-1973
Archival Resource Key
21 Folders
1970-1973
2
1974-1977
Archival Resource Key
35 Folders
1974-1977
3
1978
Archival Resource Key
22 Folders
1978
3
4
1979-1980
Archival Resource Key
28 Folders
1979-1980
4
1981
Archival Resource Key
4 Folders
1981
5
1982
Archival Resource Key
4 Folders
1982
5
1983
Archival Resource Key
12 Folders
1983
6
7
1984
Archival Resource Key
10 Folders
1984
7
8
1985
Archival Resource Key
6 Folders
1985
9
1986
Archival Resource Key
4 Folders
1986
9
1987
Archival Resource Key
6 Folders
1987
10
1988
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1988
10
1989
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1989
11
1990
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1990
11
1991
Archival Resource Key
1991
11
1992
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1992
11
1993
Archival Resource Key
1993
11
1994
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1994
12
1995
Archival Resource Key
1995
12
1996
Archival Resource Key
1996
12
1997
Archival Resource Key
1997
12
1998
Archival Resource Key
1998
12
1999
Archival Resource Key
1999
12
2000
Archival Resource Key
2000
12
2001
Archival Resource Key
2001
12
2003
Archival Resource Key
2003
12
2004
Archival Resource Key
2004
12
2005
Archival Resource Key
4 Folders
2005
13
[Articles by Prelorán]
Archival Resource Key
13
[Miscellaneous]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
13
Photographs
Series 9
Archival Resource Key
2 Linear feet
5 boxes
1961-2000
Scope and Contents
This series contains black-and-white and color photographic prints, slides, negatives, transparencies, and 16mm film "trims" (short sections of camera original reversal film, usually 5-15 frames each). Most of the prints, slides, and negatives were taken by colleagues while Prelorán was filming. The two primary photographers are Sergio Barbieri and Lorenzo Kelly, who assisted Prelorán during the 1960s and early 1970s in Argentina. These photographs show Prelorán at work, as well as the subjects and locations of his films. The transparencies may have been used to make titles or promotional materials for some of the films. The 16mm trims come directly from the edited films (Series 1).
Arrangement
The majority of the photographs are organized according to the film they are related to, maintaining Prelorán's arrangement. Some folders or individual photographs were separated out from Series 5: Production Files during processing.
Casabindo [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1965
1
Casabindo [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1965
1
Castelao [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Chucalezna [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1966
1
Chucalezna [Photographs and Postcards]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Chucalezna [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Claudia [Transparencies]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
Claudia [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
1
Claudia [Slides]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
1
Claudia [Negatives]
Archival Resource Key
circa 1965
1
Damacio Caitruz [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1966
1
Death, Be Not Proud [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1961
1
[The] Fair at Yavi [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1966
2
[The] Fair at Yavi [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1966
2
Fiestas en Volcan [Higueras, Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1968
2
Gauchos [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1961-1962
2
Scope and Contents
Related to series of films on gauchos made for the Tinker Foundation.
Hermógenes Cayo [Color Stills]
Archival Resource Key
probably 1965-1967
2
Hermógenes Cayo [Black & white Stills]
Archival Resource Key
probably 1965-1967
2
Hermógenes Cayo [Negative, large format]
Archival Resource Key
probably 1965-1967
2
Hermógenes Cayo Malon [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
Los Hijos de Zerda [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1974
3
Los Hijos de Zerda [Negatives and 16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1974
3
[La Iglesia de Yavi, 16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1966
3
[La Iglesia de Yavi, Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1966
3
Iruya [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1968
3
Luther Metke at 94 [Stills and 16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1977-1978
3
Manos Pintadas [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1960s
3
La Maquina [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1960s
3
Medardo Pantoja [Images]
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1960s
3
My Aunt Nora [Stills]
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1983
3
My Aunt Nora [Negatives and 16mm Trims]
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2 Folders
1983
3
Obsessive [Images]
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undated
4
[Ocurrido en Hualfín, Photographs and Negatives]
Archival Resource Key
1960s
4
Scope and Contents
Original folder name,
La Familia Figueroa.
Purmamarca [Photographs]
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1966
4
Quilino [Stills and 16mm Trims]
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1966
4
[The Red Tailed Comet, 16mm Trims and Photographs]
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1960s
4
[Remate en Estancia, Photographs]
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1960s
4
Salta y Su Fiesta [Photographs]
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1967
4
Señalada en Juella [Photographs]
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1968
4
Sinforiano Alancay [Un Tejedor de Tilcara] [Photographs]
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1967
4
El Tinkunaco [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1966
4
Trapiches Caseros [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
1965
5
Trapiches Caseros [16mm Trims]
Archival Resource Key
1965
5
The Unvictorious One [Photographs and Transparencies]
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Vairoletto [Negatives]
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Valle Fertil [Photographs]
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
1960s
5
[The Warao People, 16mm Trims]
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1969
5
Zulay [Negatives]
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1980s
5
"Nos = Otros"
Series 10
Archival Resource Key
0.5 Linear feet
4 boxes
32 Digital files
1994-1998
undated
Scope and Contents
Prelorán's creative energy was seemingly limitless. After a lifetime of filmmaking, he began working in a new medium, creating a series of 31 image-rich digital books, "Nos = Otros" ("Sages Among Us"). Each book presents the personal story of someone devoted to a creative pursuit. The books celebrate teachers, painters, writers, filmmakers, photographers, farmers, and artisans, all seeking to express themselves through their work.
Drawing from interviews and using archival materials such as photographs, drawings, and written texts, often provided by subjects, Prelorán created these books to inspire younger generations to pursue their career dreams. At the end of his life, he was in the process of developing a course curriculum to use the books in two ways: first, to teach about the value of cultural diversity; and second, to train students in gathering oral histories and transforming them into visual and textual narratives. His dream was to inspire students to create their own books to document their experiences.
Several book subjects were first profiled in Prelorán's films, including
Hermógenes Cayo, presented above. Cayo passed away in 1968, decades before the book was made, so Prelorán collaborated with Cayo's son, Pedro, to tell the story of this singular man.
Some audio recordings relate to the books, containing oral histories and interviews with the subjects.
Arrangement
Series is arranged in two subseries: (10.1) Paper records, 1994-1998, undated; (10.2) Digital records
Paper records
10.1
Archival Resource Key
1994-1998
undated
Scope and Contents
The paper records are part of accession 2007.10.
["Sages Among Us", overview booklet]
Archival Resource Key
1
Scope and Contents
Provides an introduction to the project and short descriptions of completed and uncompleted books. In English.
Chucalezna
Archival Resource Key
1
Scope and Contents
May relate to digital book on Luis Chauque, who studied and painted at the school in Chucalezna as a child.
Cochengo Miranda
Archival Resource Key
6 Folders
1
Scope and Contents
Research materials, transcripts of interviews, drafts of text, and some correspondence. See Box 4 for several versions of a printed, bound book.
Damacio Caitruz
Archival Resource Key
2 Folders
1
Scope and Contents
Research materials.
Araucanians [Damacio Caitruz]
Archival Resource Key
2
Scope and Contents
Research materials on the Araucanian Indians.
Hector di Mauro
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
2
Scope and Contents
Includes programs for puppet shows, a book on puppets, and photographs of di Mauro's puppets.
Hector di Mauro – Cartoons de Federichi
Archival Resource Key
3 Folders
2
Scope and Contents
Photocopies and original line drawings of cartoons about puppetry, created by Luis Lujan Federichi as commissioned by Prelorán for use in his book on Hector di Mauro.
Medardo Pantoja
Archival Resource Key
3
Scope and Contents
Research materials.
Zerda – Ramon Sixto
Archival Resource Key
3
Scope and Contents
Research materials and press clippings.
Zulay
Archival Resource Key
3
Scope and Contents
Research materials.
"Cochengo Miranda"
Archival Resource Key
1994
4
Scope and Contents
Bound book. Marked "1," copyright 1994.
"Cochengo Miranda"
Archival Resource Key
1994
4
Scope and Contents
Bound book. Copyright 1994.
"Cochengo Miranda"
Archival Resource Key
1994
4
Scope and Contents
Bound book. Marked "2 ½," copyright 1994.
"Cochengo Miranda"
Archival Resource Key
1998
4
Scope and Contents
Bound book. Copyright 1998.
Digital books
10.2
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
The digital records are accession 2011.7; these records are not fully processed but a list of the subjects of the books is included below. Contact the archives for information on the availability of access copies.
1 COCHENGO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Cochengo Miranda, farmer and folk singer living in rural Argentina, subject of Prelorán's film,
Cochengo Miranda.
2 DAMACIO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Damacio Caitruz, leader of the Araucanian Indian tribe at Ruca Choroy, Argentina. Also the subject of Prelorán's film,
Damacio Caitruz.
3 HERMOGENES
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Hermógenes Cayo, religious icon maker living in rural Argentina and subject of Prelorán's film,
Hermógenes Cayo, Imaginero.
4 ASHU
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Ashu Lugones, renowned weaver and trusted counselor in her community in central Argentina.
5 DI MAURO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Hector di Mauro, puppeteer and teacher of puppetry, subject of Prelorán's film,
Hector di Mauro, Puppeteer.
6 BOSCHI
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Lucio Boschi, photographer and director of Museo de Fotografia 'Los Cerros' in Tilcara, Jujuy Province, Argentina.
7 MICHI
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Guadalupe (Michi) Aparicio, painter of the Andes in Argentina (also the husband of Irene Saderman, subject of another book).
8 REYNOSO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Atilio Reynoso, guitarist and folk singer who collects traditional songs threatened with extinction.
9 CHAUQUE
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Luis Chauque, former student at the rural school in Chucalezna, northern Argentina, whose students' painting was recognized by UNESCO; Chauque continues to paint as a hobby.
10 PANTOJA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Medardo Pantoja, painter from Tilcara, Argentina, and subject of Prelorán's film,
Medardo Pantoja, Pintor.
11 D'ALESSANDRO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Juan D'Alessandro, designer and painter in Argentina, and collaborator on Prelorán's film,
Obsesivo.
12 SUBER
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Howard Suber, professor of film and founding chair of the Film and Television Producers Program at UCLA.
Conditions Governing Use
Howard Suber holds copyright to the book, according to him and confirmed by Mabel Prelorán; this was by agreement with Prelorán. Copyright notice in book itself may also confirm this.
13 FEDERICHI
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Luis Luján Federichi, Argentine artist and teacher.
14 COLINA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Uriel Colina, biologist and advocate of wildlife protection in Argentina.
15 CHAN K'IN
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Chan K'in Viejo, spiritual leader of the Lacandone Indians in southeastern Mexico. Book made in collaboration with Garrick Wilkie, producer of the documentary short,
Chan Ki'n Viejo: The Last of the Mayans.
16 VILLACIS
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Eduardo Villacis, Ecuadorian painter and sculptor.
17 LUCIANA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Luciana Frigero, artist and photographer based in the United States, and Prelorán's niece.
18 GEMMA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Gemma Taccogna, Italian painter and sculptor who worked in the United States for many years.
19 BARBARITA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Barbarita Cruz, poet and folk singer in Jujuy Province, Argentina. This book was finished to Prelorán's satisfaction but he considered it unfinished as he was unable to obtain Cruz's final approval. When Prelorán presented the final book for Cruz's approval, the family demanded payment. Cruz and Prelorán collaborated up to that point.
20 CALOI
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Carlos "Caloi" Loiseau, famous Argentine political cartoonist.
21 ARANCIO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Juan Arancio, Argentine painter and illustrator.
22 KABUKA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Idamo Kabuka, member of the Warao Indians of the Orinoco Delta, Venezuela. This book is unfinished. Book was collaboration between Prelorán and a student or professor at UCLA; she withdrew from the project and Prelorán did not (or could not) complete it.
23 MERLINO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Adolfo Merlino, Argentine lawyer-turned-anthropologist. This book was finished to Prelorán's satisfaction but he considered it unfinished as he was unable to obtain Merlino's final approval.
24 RUALES
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Benjamin Ruales, former resident of Buenos Aires who became a cattle herder and kept a dairy of 'decimas' (poetic lyrics). The book tells Ruales' story through his decimas and the narrative of his daughter, Margarita Ruales.
26 LEDA VALLADARES
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Leda Valladares, famous Argentine singer, poet, and researcher of traditional Argentine folk music. Work on this book was only barely begun; Valladares fell ill and was unable to continue collaborating with Prelorán.
27 CLARA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Clara Widuczynski, painter and craftsperson. This book is unfinished.
28 IRENE
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Irene Saderman, Argentine painter (also wife of Michi Apparicio and daughter of Anatole Saderman, two other book subjects). This book is unfinished.
29 ZULAY
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Zoila "Zulay" Sarabino (last name also spelled Saravino), tour guide specializing in traditional Otaveleño sites in Ecuador. This book is unfinished.
30 MINER
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Michael Miner, writer, photographer, and filmmaker (perhaps best known as the writer of the film, "Robocop"). This book is unfinished.
31 ZERDA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Sixto Ramon Zerda, hardworking laborer and devoted father, also the subject of Prelorán's film,
Los Hijos de Zerda (Zerda's Children), which documented the exploitation of laborers in the Pampas of Argentina. This book is unfinished.
32 CHANNING
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Channing Pena, American artist. This book is unfinished.
33 SEOANE
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Jose Maria Seoane, Argentine teacher and photographer. This book is unfinished.
34 CASTELAO
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Alfonso Rodriquez Castelao, Galician nationalist and political cartoonist, also the subject of Prelorán's biographical film, "Castelao". This book is unfinished.
35 SADERMAN
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Anatole Saderman, Russian-born photographer best known for portraits of intellectuals and artists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, (also the father of Irene Saderman, subject of another book). This book was completed to Prelorán's satisfaction but is unfinished due to unresolved copyright issues. Daughter Irene Saderman collaborated with Prelorán and approved final book, but her brother demanded payment. There were also possible issues with copyright (or other rights, i.e. celebrity images) of Saderman's photographs.
36 BARILARI
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Enrique Barilari, Argentine painter. This book is unfinished and only partially developed.
38 CONRAD
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Paul Conrad, political cartoonist. This book was completed to Prelorán's satisfaction but is unfinished due to unresolved copyright issues. Prelorán collaborated with Conrad and he approved the final book, however there were some copyright concerns due to drawings that were published in newspapers. Conrad's son was making arrangements to publish a shortened version of the book, ended up re-editing the book and published it w/out any credit to Prelorán.
39 AUTOBIOGRAFIA
Archival Resource Key
2011.7
Scope and Contents
Unfinished autobiography of Prelorán.
Electronic Files
Series 11
Archival Resource Key
24 Discs
circa 2000-circa 2006
Scope and Contents
These digital materials have not been fully processed. This series spans 2000-2006 (estimated). The ZIP disks contain correspondence, research materials, and digital images related to the digital books and other projects.
No container list is available; the disks are simply numbered 1-24. These materials may not be available for research. Please consult HSFA staff.