Clark C. Cryor Collection

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-279

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Clark C. Cryor Audiovisual Collection contains 16mm film-reels from the 1950s through the 1970s. Several of the 16mm films were transferred to DVD and/or VHS tape by the DeKalb Public Library and donated to the Center. The DeKalb Public Library also has copies of the DVD and VHS tape reproductions. Included in the collection are histories of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle Newspaper, the Jacob Haish Memorial Library, and the Automatic Electric Company of Genoa, Illinois. Other films include landscapes around the city of DeKalb and recreational activities of Mr. Cryor.

Dates

created: 1950-1989
Other: Date acquired: 09/09/2006

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

Clark C. Cryor was born in Dixon in 1907. He was an insurance broker for the Crum-Halsted Insurance Agency. He was active in the community, serving as president of the DeKalb Rotary Club, Chairman of the United Fund Drive during the 1950s, as well as being a lifelong member of the Elk’s Club No. 765. An avid photographer, Clark founded Cry-Dun Studios of DeKalb. He produced industrial, public service, and educational film strips and movies, some of which won him international awards. Clark passed away on February 21, 1977.

Note written by

Extent

6.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The Clark C. Cryor Audiovisual Collection contains 16mm film-reels arranged chronologically, from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Source of Acquisition

Dee Cover

Method of Acquisition

Dee Cover, Assistant Curator of Collections at the DeKalb Public Library donated the Clark C. Cryor audiovisual collection to the Regional History Center on September 9, 2006.