The OA+D Archives owns the earliest known film footage of Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio near Spring Green, WI. The 16mm black and white film was shot in 1928 by Glen A. Barrer, born in 1892 in Galesburg, IL, died in 1960 in Cudahy, Wisconsin. He was an electrical engineer for Armour & Co. in Chicago; a chief engineer for a large foundry in Muskegon, MI; and a chief engineer for the General Electric Company in Chicago, IL.

The 53 seconds of footage shows exterior views around the home and grounds of Taliesin, with details such as the "no trespassing" sign, Flower in the Crannied Wall statue, and more. Other previously known film footage of Taliesin dates from the early 1930s—most notably the films taken by apprentice Alden Dow. This new and earlier footage provides additional insights into one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most important and personal works. OA+D has already taken steps to stabilize the film footage and have it digitized so that it can be made available for public study and enjoyment.