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Short films

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Films that are usually limited to a running time of less than 40 minutes.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Harvey Fletcher family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5540
Scope and Contents

Contains materials gathered by Maureen Meyer Fletcher for her masters thesis in film, which featured Harvey Fletcher, Sr. Materials include film reels, VHS tapes, audiocassettes, betacams, and other biographical information of Harvey Fletcher Sr. such as publications, photos, letters, and awards. The collection also includes materials from other Fletcher family members. Dated approximately 1884-1982.

Dates: approximately 1884-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Harvey Fletcher family papers

The search for truth / a Brigham Young University production ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; written by Scott Whitaker and Richard Neil Evans, 1961

 Sub-Series — Reel 26: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634275]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1962, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. It depicts the relationship between science and religion. It focuses on the story of Henry Eyring (father of President Henry B. Eyring) and his role as member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a scientist. The film's purpose was to show the compatibility of religion and science. The collection has one copy on a film reel. Dated 1961.

Dates: 1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

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