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Date(s)
- 1960-2011 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
Photographic
B&W Prints: 381
10 prints : b&w ; 11x14 in.
233 prints : b&w ; 8x10 in.
56 prints : b&w ; 5x8 in.
70 prints: b&w ; 5x7 in.
6 prints : b&w ; 4 x 6 in.
Colour Prints: 6
2 prints : colour ; 5x7 in.
4 prints : colour ; 11 x 14 in.
35mm Transparencies: 784
251 transparencies : b&w ; 35mm
533 transparencies : colour ; 35mm
Contact Sheets: 38
37 contact sheets : b&w
1 contact sheet : colour
Textual
0.762 linear meters
Audio
2 open reels : 1/4 in. ; audio Total Running Time: 2:27:00
5 optical discs : CD ; audio Total Running Time: 2:54:56
3 audio cassettes : DAT Total Running Time: 4:27:30
Graphic
Original Artwork: 17 (14 x 17 in.)
Posters: 1 (14 1/2 x 19 in. )
Film
Super 8mm Reels: 24, Total Footage: [4270]ft; Total Running Time: 3:57:13
16mm Reels: 23, Total Footage: [16950]ft; Total Running Time: 7:50:50
Video
152 video cassettes : MiniDV Total Running Time: 164:14:48
38 video cassettes : Hi8 Total Running Time: 37:00:00
1 cassette : 8mm Total Running Time: 1:00:00
DVD Total Running Time: 47:34:46 (DVD-R: 13:55:31, DVD: 33:39:15)
14 optical discs : DVD-R ; video
16 optical discs : DVD ; video
6 optical discs : DVCPRO ; video Total Running Time: 9:50:45
Electronic
ZIP Disc: 3
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Julian Samuel was born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1952. His family immigrated to Canada from England. Samuel studied English Literature at Trent University, then completed a Master of Fine Arts in photography at Concordia University.
Samuel is an artist of many mediums. A small selection of his visual work resides at the National Gallery of Canada. He is perhaps best known as a documentary filmmaker, with a focus on the race and politics in culture and nationalism. Some of his most popular films include Atheism (2006), Save and Burn (2004) and The Library in Crisis (2002). Samuel is also the author of various published works, including a book of poetry, novels, non-fiction, and academic articles.
He has taught courses on film at both John Abbott College and Concordia during the 30 year period he lived in Montreal. Today, Samuel lives in Toronto.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the archive by Julian Samuel.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection consists of material created and collected throughout the life of the donor, Julian Samuel. His time as a photographer, filmmaker, painter, and writer are present. The breadth of the collection emphasizes the many aspects of Samuel’s life, and gives a small insight into his creative process. The collection is divided up into the following five series:
Series 01: Film
Series 02: Master of Fine Art Support Project
Series 03: Photographs
Series 04: Textual Materials
Series 05: Music
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Language of material
- English
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Created September 10, 2019.
Language(s)
- English