What Is a Baltimorean?, 1965
Scope and Contents
In 1965, WJZ-TV produced “What Is A Baltimorean?”, a 30-minute “Maryland Heritage Series” directed by Jack Hunter, written by Gwinn Owens, and narrated by Jerry Turner. It was described in the Baltimore Sun archive as a "light-hearted look at the Baltimore character."
MARMIA possesses production elements and not the entire completed documentary.
Dates
- 1965
Language of Materials
Collection content is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Local access is restricted due to the fragile nature of the materials and amount of staff available. Local research is available for a fee and must be scheduled far in advance. Access to digitized reproductions of materials is available for free online. Please contact avtech@marmia.org for more information.
Extent
1 Film: 16mm (On label from can: "Picture (mag) & pix overs")
1 Film: 16mm : Magnetic full coat narration
1 Film: 16mm : Magnetic full coat music and effects
Existence and Location of Copies
WJZ submitted a copy of the completed documentary on 2″ quad video tape to the Peabody Awards for consideration. MARMIA requested that copy be digitized in 2022 and it is now available thanks to the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection at the University of Georgia.
UGA Record: http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/peabody/id:1965_65032_pst_1
UGA Kaltura: https://kaltura.uga.edu/media/t/1_2d7o75c1
Content warning
Be advised that this video may contain sensitive, triggering, and offensive language and content.
Processing Information
Both soundtracks were found with vinegar syndrome and were sent to an external vendor for remediation and digitization. The "Music and Effects" soundtrack was digitally enhanced with noise reduction and wow and flutter to address audio errors. The soundtracks are full length copies of what was used in the documentary.
The "Picture (mag) and pix overs" reel contains production elements and outtakes of the documentary.
Repository Details
Part of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive Repository