TREASURES 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. Selections here include video yearbooks and milestone events from 1989 to 2016, including the visit of Nelson Mandela in 2000.

 
 
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James Gorman '87 speaks at I-House, 2016

James Gorman ’87, Morgan Stanley Chairman & CEO, speaks at the “When the Federal Reserve Speaks…the World Listens” event, April 16, 2016.

James Gorman ’87, Morgan Stanley Chairman & CEO, speaks at the “When the Federal Reserve Speaks…the World Listens” event, April 16, 2016.

Sunday Supper, 2001

President Donald L. Cuneo, Chairman Paul A. Volcker, and Trustee Frank G. Wisner speak at the Welcome Sunday Supper, September 23, 2001—just twelve days after the 9/11 attacks.

President Donald L. Cuneo, Chairman Paul A. Volcker, and Trustee Frank G. Wisner speak at the Welcome Sunday Supper, September 23, 2001—just twelve days after the 9/11 attacks.

Nelson Mandela, 2000

Former South African President Nelson Mandela speaks at the House during the 75th Anniversary celebrations, May 15, 2000. For the full-length video, click here.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela speaks at the House during the 75th Anniversary celebrations, May 15, 2000. For the full-length video, click here.

I-House Video Yearbook 1998–99

This video yearbook includes an interview with President Donald L. Cuneo and video from Fall Fiesta, the All Nations Celebration, and guest speakers.

The I-House Video Yearbook 1998–99 includes an interview with President Donald L. Cuneo and video from Fall Fiesta, the All Nations Celebration, and guest speakers.

Davis Hall Dedication, 1989: Part II

In Part II of the Davis Hall Dedication, Chairman John C. Whitehead and Honorary Trustee David Rockefeller give remarks.

In Part II of the Davis Hall Dedication, Chairman John C. Whitehead and Honorary Trustee David Rockefeller give remarks.

Davis Hall Dedication, 1989: Part I

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.

I-House Video Yearbook 1987–88

The I-House Video Yearbook 1987-88 was written and directed by Laura Kaufman ’88, and includes original music by Hans Vroomans ’88.

The I-House Video Yearbook 1987-88 was written and directed by Laura Kaufman ’88, and includes original music by Hans Vroomans ’88.

I-House Informational Video, 1987

This video 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.

Interview with HR, 1987

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.

Documentary about I-House, 1974

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.

WNBC Episode on I-House, 1971

“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.

Film about I-House, 1949

International House, filmed in 1949 by American Film Producers, is narrated by actor Roscoe Lee Browne ’49, and still shown at many I-House resident orientations.

International House, filmed in 1949 by American Film Producers, is narrated by actor Roscoe Lee Browne ’49, and still shown at many I-House resident orientations.