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University Archives Slides Collection, 1916-2002

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 105

Content Description

Photographic slides of University related activities providing a representation of campus life and documenting the photographic work done by the Media Development Center. The Media Development Center provides photographic, audio, videotape, and graphic services to the University community. Black and white and color slides of faculty teaching, campus scenes, student life, construction of campus buildings, academic buildings, student housing, exterior scenes, Putnam Park, Little Niagara Creek, events on campus, music department, Artist Series, The Forum Series, commencement, homecoming, chancellors and various inaugurations, and aerial photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916-2002

Creator

Access Restrictions

Box 12 Volumes 3-5 are restricted for University use only. The rest of the collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Media Development Center provides photographic, audio, videotape, and graphic services to the University community. In 1955, a faculty member was appointed Director of Audio-Visual Aids to assist the faculty in preparing film orders and evaluating equipment. A full-fledged Audio-Visual Services department existed by the early 1960s and was responsible for audio-visual instruction, equipment purchase and distribution, offset duplicating, production of educational materials, and photographic services. The department’s name was changed to the Media Development Center in 1971 as part of an administrative reorganization which accompanied the creation of the University of Wisconsin System.

Extent

18 Linear Feet (17 record cartons, 3 metal boxes, 1 slides box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Photographic slides of University related activities providing a representation of campus life and documenting the photographic work done by the Media Development Center. The Media Development Center provides photographic, audio, videotape, and graphic services to the University community. Topics include faculty teaching, campus scenes, student life, construction of campus buildings, academic buildings, student housing, exterior scenes, Putnam Park, Little Niagara Creek, events on campus, music department, Artist Series, The Forum Series, commencement, homecoming, chancellors and various inaugurations, and aerial photographs.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by the Media Development Center prior to January 2011. 11.0 linear feet of additional material added in 2013.; 0.4 linear feet added April 2022, from Jaden Mikoulinskii, basement of Putnam Hall.

Accession Number

13-019; 20-007; 22-016; 22-020

Related Materials

AS104: Media Development Center Negatives, 1916-2005

AS177: Sound and Visual Recordings, 1960-continuing

AS279: University Archives photograph collection, 1916-2011

AS561: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Media Development Center Records, 1980-2000

Reference Code

AS105

Processing Note

Processed by Lark Keating-Hadlock in August 2013 and Danielle Schroeder in May 2015.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
October 17, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739