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This site is part of a larger dissertation project on the history of video retail and shifting attitudes toward motion pictures in America in the 1970's and 1980's. The person responsible for both the design and maintenance of the site (as well as the dissertation) is Joshua Greenberg, a PhD student in the Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, e-mail Joshua at jmg48@cornell.edu
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The Video Store Project tracks the history of video retail and documents shifting American attitudes toward motion pictures in the 1970s and 1980s. The project has separate surveys for individuals who were video store owners, workers, and shoppers between 1975 and 1990. Please contribute by sharing your experiences with video stores and video rental.
