Andrew Anthos Titanic Collection
Collection Overview
Introduction
The R.M.S. Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of its time, began its maiden voyage on April 11, 1912 and sank on April 14, 1912, two hours after hitting an iceberg, taking over 1500 souls with it to the bottom of the North Atlantic. The ship was seen as unsinkable, a testament to technology and man's superiority. The ship and its tragic ending have fascinated generations of people worldwide for over a century. Many books, movies, and songs have been written and filmed about the Titanic, but no tribute has been more embraced by the masses than James Cameron's Titanic. Released in December 1997, it tells the tragic tale of two young lovers caught in an impossible affair during the ill-fated voyage. The film, known at the time as “the most expensive film ever made”, grossed nearly two billion dollars worldwide and won 11 Oscars. It made superstars out of its two lead actors, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, and created a cultural phenomenon that is illustrated in this collection, the Andrew Anthos Titanic Collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1996 - 2003
Extent
13 Boxes
Scope and Contents
The scope of this collection is primarily print materials, both English and non-English, (i.e. periodical articles, web site printouts, publicity materials) about all aspects of the movie Titanic by James Cameron. Additionally, a large number of the periodical articles are written about Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, or James Cameron.
Biographical Information
Andrew Anthos was an avid and devoted Titanic collector based in Detroit, Michigan. Through his generous donation, the Browne Popular Culture Library holds a treasure trove of information regarding the film, its release, its worldwide reception, its stars, and the historic Titanic.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by
- Title
- Guide to the Andrew Anthos Titanic Collection
- Author
- Diebler, Matthew and Stefanie Hunker
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin