University Historical Films, 1934-1994
Content Description
Miscellaneous reel to reel videos of football games, new buildings on campus, graduation ceremonies, aerial flyover of campus, and publicity promotions. The films date from 1934 to post 1976. Some of these films are available digitally at: University Historical Films
Dates
- Creation: 1934-1994
Creator
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Organization)
Access Restrictions
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 University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire was founded in 1916 as the Eau Claire State Normal School. The first Bachelor of Education was awarded in 1927, when the institution was renamed Eau Claire State Teachers College. In 1951, the renamed college, Wisconsin State College, Eau Claire, gained the authority to grant liberal arts degrees. In 1964, the institution's name was changed to Wisconsin State University, Eau Claire. The current name was adopted in 1972 after the merger of the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin State University System.
Extent
1.4 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Reel to reel films documenting various events at the Eau Claire State Teachers College (1927-1951), Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire (1951-1964), Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (1964-1971), and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, dating from 1934 to post 1976. Some of these films are available digitally at: University Historical Films
Acquisition Information
Transferred to the University Archives prior to March 2006.
Accession Number
15-007
Digitized Materials
Some of the films in this collection exist in an electronic format. Please consult Special Collections and Archives department staff for access.
Reference Code
AS599
Processing Note
Processed by Jenny Barth and Lark Keating-Hadlock in July 2014.
Subject
- Zorn, Bill (Willis Lawrence) (Person)
- Haas, Leonard C. (Person)
- Emans, Lester (Person)
- Walsh, Grace (Person)
- Pedersen, Stella (Person)
- Sutherland, Laura E. (Person)
- Hibbard, Richard E. (Person)
- Eau Claire State Teachers College (Organization)
- Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (Organization)
- Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Commencement
- Films
- Football
- Footbridge
- Hilltop
- McPhee Physical Education Center
- Schneider Social Science Hall
- Schofield Hall
- School of Nursing Building
- Student Life
- Towers Hall
- University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Buildings
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire--History
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire--Public relations
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Guinevere Fischer
- Date
- October 18, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu