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Preface
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By Fay Kanin Chair, National Film Preservation Board
The National Film Preservation Board, the advisory group to the Librarian of Congress, brings together representatives of major organizations in the film community. Created by Congress in 1988, the Board has as its initial mission the recommendation of motion pictures for inclusion in the National Film Registry. Each year we advise the Librarian on titles exemplifying the diversity and richness of American film production. Our purpose is not to single out the "best" or the "most popular" films but to honor those of lasting cultural, historical or artistic distinction. In recent years the additions to the National Film Registry have showcased cartoons, documentaries, newsreels, and the avant garde as well as Hollywood and independent features. By publicizing these films and acquiring copies for study at the Library of Congress, the Librarian draws attention to historically significant films and to the public importance of film preservation.
Over the last two years, the Board has become prominent in national efforts to coordinate and improve American film preservation. In 1993 we conducted public hearings, gave interviews, contributed written statements, and recruited colleagues to participate in the Librarian's fact-finding study. This year we have taken an even more active role. We chaired the planning groups and formed a special committee to investigate ways to increase funding for the preservation work of public archives. We advised the Librarian on the final plan.
Solving America's film preservation problems is beyond the resources of any single institution. While many of us have furthered the cause of film preservation within our own organizations, it is through the Board that we have a structure for collaborative action. By harnessing the support of the entire film community-writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, craftspeople, theater owners, archivists, educators, broadcasters, and studio executives~we can make a lasting contribution to film preservation.
The Board has been honored to advise the Librarian of Congress on promoting interest in film and its preservation. We will continue our support as we assist the Librarian in putting the national film preservation plan into practice.
July 25, 1994