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Albert and John Bresnik film of Amelia Earhart

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 330

Content Description

This 16mm film shows Albert Bresnik photographing Amelia Earhart on and around her Lockheed Electra in Burbank, California.

Dates

  • Creation: May 20, 1937

Access Information

This collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright is held by the original creators. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical / Historical

Albert Bresnik was hired by George Putnam to be the personal photographer of Amelia Earhart. In 1937 Albert photographed Earhart in Burbank, California with her Lockheed Electra 10E. Albert’s brother, John Bresnik, filmed the photo session on 16mm film.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (One shoe box) : One 16mm film

.048 Gigabytes (One .mp4 file (access))

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by John Bresnik and transfered to Purdue Archives by Doug Westfall on June 29, 2015.

Processing Information

The film was rehoused in an acid free archival container and sent to a vendor for digitization.

Title
Albert and John Bresnik film of Amelia Earhart
Status
Completed
Author
Ben Parnin
Date
5/14/2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
first edition

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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