| Description | The file contains: a section of storyboard from 'My Ain Folk'; script of 'My Ain Folk'; note on a early viewing of 'My Ain Folk' pre-release, author unknown; French dialogue list used for subtitling. Correspondence to/from: Michael Relph regarding editing 'My Ain Folk' and various financial issues; Mamoun Hassan regarding the post-production difficulties the film experienced; Keith Lucas regarding the increasing tension (resulting in Douglas being physically removed from BFI premises) surround 'My Ain Folk'; Diana Curnick regarding publicity for screenings of the film; G.M. Hoellering regarding screening the film at the Academy Cinema; Barrie Gavin, as new head of the Production Board, regarding issues with the prints of the film; Lassie comic stip; notes which gives a loose breakdown of scene order. Letter from Bill Douglas to his friend in Newcraighall David Brown with text in response to criticism of the films from villagers defending the film as a truthful record of his upbringing and his memories of the community. Letter (possibly draft) to Peter West, editor, asking that he stay working on the film despite the production difficulties. Typed letter by Peter Jewell to Keith Lucas, expressing concern at Bill Douglas's emotional state due to his disputes with the BFI iver editing the film. Letter from Arrow Books to Bill Douglas in 1974 about a possible book version of the Trilogy. |
| AdminHistory | 'My Ain Folk' began production soon after 'My Childhood was completed and released. The BFI Production Board was impressed with the acclaim Douglas' debut gained internationally and when Mamoun Hassan presented the film as part of a trilogy, the board agreed to further financing. |