About Us

The Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, an official moving image center and archive of the State of Florida, is one of the largest institutions of its kind in the United States.  Located at the Main Library of the Miami-Dade Public Library System, the Wolfson Archive, named in memory of Louis Wolfson II, a Florida state legislature and leader in Florida’s communications industry, was founded in 1985 under the joint sponsorship of the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami Dade College, and the University of Miami.  The Wolfson Archives’ mission, important to the state and local community and part of the broader national effort, is to collect, preserve, catalog, and make accessible film and video materials which document Florida’s history and culture.  The Wolfson Archives are an invaluable resource for researchers, film and video producers, and the general public. The Wolfson Archives has a year-round screening program featuring materials from its collections, and those of other archives throughout the nation and abroad.  In addition to contributions, the Wolfson Archives seek  donations of any film or video materials.

Take a uVu Video Tour of the archive HERE!

 

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The Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives’ mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible film and video materials made in or about Florida which reflect the history and culture of this region. An invaluable resource for researchers, film and video producers and the general public, the Wolfson Archive provides a year-round screening and seminar program featuring materials from our collection and other archives throughout the nation and abroad.

 


With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.