Skip to main content

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Media Development Center Negatives, 1916-2005 (bulk 1960-2005)

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 104
Summary 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...
Dates: 1916-2005 (bulk 1960-2005)

Terry Classen Papers, 1926 - 2015

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 604
Summary

Terry Classen served as Director of Facilities Management at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from 1985-2015. In this capacity, he coordinated efforts associated with the construction and maintenance of campus buildings. He also worked closely with external agencies regarding land usage and related issues. The contents of this collection consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs that Terry collected that are associated with the history of the university.

Dates: 1926 - 2015 (Bulk 1941 - 2015)

The Periscope Supplements, 1963-1972, 1975

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 131
Summary

The Periscope Supplements are smaller yearbooks that supplement the annual university yearbook the Periscope, during the years 1963 – 1972, 1975. The supplements provide information and photographs of end of spring semester, and into summer, school year activities, sports, commencement photographs, and campus projects and new campus buildings, as these events would not typically be featured in the annual Periscope.

Dates: 1963-1972, 1975

The Summer Times, 1962-2002

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 075
Summary The Prism and then The Summer Times was a news bulletin and then a newspaper that was released during the summer session by the University News Bureau, that discussed the different school events occurring, notices, and other important information about campus. This collection contains the campus newspaper The Summer Times, 1964-2002, and the summer session news bulletin ...
Dates: 1962-2002

University Archives Photograph Collection, 1916-2011

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 279
Summary A collection of over 2000 photographs focusing on the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. The collection includes images of university buildings, various campus scenes, athletics, student organizations, student activities, programs and special events, ceremonies, and people (identified and unidentified students, staff, faculty, administrators, dignitaries, and campus visitors). The collection is arranged into eight series: buildings, athletics, student organizations, campus and student...
Dates: 1916-2011

University Archives Slides Collection, 1916-2002

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 105
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,...
Dates: 1916-2002

University Historical Films, 1934-1994

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 599
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

Dates: 1934-1994

University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire Commencement Materials, 1917-2025

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 113
Summary University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire commencement materials ranging from 1917 when the first commencement was held for Eau Claire State Normal School in June 1917 to the present. Much of the collection contains commencement day programs with schedules for commencement and other related events. Also contains information about baccalaureate service programs, honors week, the history of the UW-Eau Claire hood, graduation accounting reports for 1973-1981, and other materials ranging from 1961-1977...
Dates: 1917-2025

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of English Events and Projects Records, 1968-1988

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 503
Summary

Records pertaining to speakers, special events, projects, and Humanities Committee grant records sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire English Department.

Dates: 1968-1988

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Environmental Impact Statements, 1976-1998

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 540
Summary

Draft and final versions of environmental impact statement reports regarding the environmental impact of campus projects at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, including building additions, construction of residence halls, public access roads, and central campus development.

Dates: 1976-1998