Howard Anderson Idaho Film Archive CATALOGUE NELL SHIPMAN LINKS
Collection History and Scope   The films listed in the archive are "Idaho films" in that they are either independent or Hollywood feature films shot primarily on location in the Gem State--or films which have crucial scenes or key episodes shot in the state. Particular attention has been placed on the areas in Idaho that were filmed, for Idaho's spectacular scenery has always been a major attraction beginning with The Cowpuncher in 1915, the first feature film shot in the state. Unreleased or television movies or straight-to-video productions are seldom listed on this site, as are movies with negligible Idaho location shooting although the archive does have limited information on such films.   While archive listings for films not yet owned by the Idaho Film Collection have brief entries, those films in the Collection include names of the director, writer, photographer and running length of the films. Also, summary information gathered from the AFI catalog and other sources has been provided to familiarize you with films that you may not have seen. Further, specialized information gathered mainly from extras and local newspaper articles written during the production are included to provide details otherwise unavailable.
-    A generous bequest from the Estate of Idaho native Howard Anderson has supported the collection and preservation efforts of the Idaho Film Collection. Accordingly, this electronic archive has been named "The Howard Anderson Idaho Film Archive."    Numerous other individuals have assisted in efforts to preserve our Gem State cinematic heritage, most notably Boise physician and surgeon Dr. Raymond Bungard. Bungard has been the source of some of the most important "lost" films donated to the IFC.	Howard Anderson Dr. Raymond Bungard
For information about Anderson, Bungard, and numerous other Idaho films and film sleuths, see "Animal and Other Drives of an Amateur Film Historian," Film History (Spring 1994) 128-140.    Information regarding feature films shot in Idaho is always appreciated. Photographs, memoirs, newsclippings, articles, lobby cards, posters and films may be sent to: Tom Trusky, Director Idaho Film Collection Hemingway Western Studies Center 1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725 Tel: (208) 426-1999 Fax: (208) 426-4373
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For further information contact Tom Trusky, Director