
FILMS FROM THE ARCHIVES
The first known film about International House was produced in 1949. A documentary was made in 1974, and, starting in 1987, daily life and special events were captured on videotape.
Selected here are informational films, interviews, video yearbooks, and footage from milestone events between1989 and 2016, including Nelson Mandela’s visit in 2000.
“A Special Program on International House,” an episode of the WNBC television show Someone New with Leon Bibb (1971) features the ALLNATIONS Dance Company.
“A Special Program on International House,” an episode of the WNBC television show Someone New with Leon Bibb (1971) features the ALLNATIONS Dance Company.
Preparation for Leadership in a Global Society (1974), filmed for I-House’s 50th anniversary, includes interviews with President Howard A. Cook and opera star Shirley Verrett ‘55.
Preparation for Leadership in a Global Society (1974), filmed for I-House’s 50th anniversary, includes interviews with President Howard A. Cook and opera star Shirley Verrett ‘55.
In this 1987 video, Herman “HR” Rottenberg, longtime I-House trustee, benefactor, and founder of ALLNATIONS Dance Company is interviewed by Laura Kaufman ’88.
In this 1987 video, Herman “HR” Rottenberg, longtime I-House trustee, benefactor, and founder of ALLNATIONS Dance Company is interviewed by Laura Kaufman ’88.
This video from 1987 includes interviews with former US President and I-House Chairman Gerald R. Ford, Trustee Abby M. O’Neill, and Trustee William D. Rueckert.
Produced in 1987, this video about I-House includes interviews with former US President and I-House Chairman Gerald R. Ford, Trustee Abby M. O’Neill, and Trustee William D. Rueckert.
The I-House video yearbook from 1987-88 was written and directed by Laura Kaufman ’88, and includes original music by Hans Vroomans ’88.
This video yearbook was written and directed by Laura Kaufman ’88, and includes original music by Hans Vroomans ’88.
In Part I of the Davis Hall Dedication on November 28, 1989, President Gordon W. Evans and Ambassador Shelby Cullom Davis ’32 speak to attendees.
In Part I of the Davis Hall Dedication on November 28, 1989, President Gordon W. Evans and Ambassador Shelby Cullom Davis ’32 speak to attendees.
In Part II of the Davis Hall Dedication, Honorary Trustee David Rockefeller and Chairman John C. Whitehead give remarks.
In Part II of the Davis Hall Dedication, Honorary Trustee David Rockefeller and Chairman John C. Whitehead give remarks.
The I-House video yearbook from 1998-99 includes an interview with President Donald L. Cuneo and footage from Fall Fiesta, All Nations, and guest speakers.
This video yearbook includes an interview with President Donald L. Cuneo and footage from Fall Fiesta, All Nations, and guest speakers.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela speaks at I-House during the 75th anniversary celebrations, May 15, 2000.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela speaks at I-House during the 75th anniversary celebrations, May 15, 2000. For the full-length video, click here.
Chairman Paul A. Volcker, President Donald L. Cuneo, and Trustee Frank G. Wisner speak at the Welcome Sunday Supper, September 23, 2001—just twelve days after the 9/11 attacks.
Chairman Paul A. Volcker, President Donald L. Cuneo, and Trustee Frank G. Wisner speak at the Welcome Sunday Supper, September 23, 2001—just twelve days after the 9/11 attacks.
International House, filmed in 1949 by American Film Producers, is narrated by actor Roscoe Lee Browne ’49, and still shown at some I-House events.
International House, filmed in 1949 by American Film Producers, is narrated by actor Roscoe Lee Browne ’49, and still shown at some I-House events.