Finding Aid for the United Press International (UPI) Photograph Collection, 1930-1978 1980.01.r

Finding aid prepared by Amanda Bowers
Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Chapman University
One University Drive
Orange, CA, 92866
(714) 532 - 7711
rboyd@chapman.edu
05/17/2010


Title: United Press International (UPI) Photograph Collection
Identifier/Call Number: 1980.01.r
Contributing Institution: Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
One University Drive
Orange, CA, 92866
(714) 532 - 7711
rboyd@chapman.edu
Language of Material: The majority of the collection is in English
Physical Description: 20.0 Linear feet (73 boxes)
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1969-1977
Date (inclusive): 1928-1980
Abstract: Photographs from the United Press International Los Angeles stock photo office. Coverage is approximately 1930-1978 with the bulk of the photographs 1969-1977.
General Physical Description note: The collection had been forgotten and when it was rediscovered in 1989 it was found to have a great deal of acidification and vermin damage. There are now only 79 boxes remaining of the original 120.

Biographical/Historical note

United Press International (UPI) is a news agency headquartered in the United States with roots dating back to 1907. Once a mainstay in the newswire service along with Associated Press (AP) and Reuters, it began to decline as afternoon newspapers, its chief client category, began to fail with the rising popularity of television news.
This decline accelerated after the sale of UPI by the founding Scripps family culminating in two bankruptcies.
In the late 1970s, UPI closed down it's Los Angeles stock photo office and merged it with the New York office. This move prompted the donation of this collection to keep it from being destroyed.

Arrangement note

The collection is organized by subject series and, in some cases, subseries by subject.

Preferred Citation note

[identify item], United Press International Photograph Collection 1930-1978 (1980.01.r ), Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Conditions Governing Use note

UPI retains the copyright on all photographs. Permission to use photographs must be obtained from United Press International.

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Scope and Contents note

Originally 120 boxes of more than 48,000 photos from the Los Angeles UPI stock photo office donated in the spring of 1980 to the library.
Covering mainly the 1960s and 1970s there are also photos going back to the 1930s. Each photo is an 8x10 print with attached caption and, in many cases, editorial notes and markings on the photos.

IP Rights

UPI retains the intellectual property rights of this collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated by UPI, Los Angeles Office in 1980.

Processing Information note

This collection of photographs, though open for research, is still undergoing processing. Please see the individual series for details.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

United Press International.
Cold War
Photographs
United Press International -- Photographs
United States -- Race Relations
Vietnam -- History

Box 1s1-2s1

Series 1. The Lindberghs 1928-1978

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.7 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains photographs of the Lindberghs with large sections devoted to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, Lindbergh's aviation experiences and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Lindbergh, Ann Morrow, 1906-2001
Lindbergh, Charles A., (Charles Alexander), 1902-1974
Flight -- History
Kidnapping
Lindbergh family
Box 1s1, Folder 1

Subseries 1. Early Years 1925-1935

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Lindbergh, Charles A., (Charles Alexander), 1902-1974
Box 1s1, Folder 2

Subseries 2. Aviation 1925-1955

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Lindbergh, Ann Morrow, 1906-2001
Box 1s1, Folder 3

Subseries 3. Lindbergh Kidnapping 1930-1945

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 1s1, Folder 4

Subseries 4. Anne Morrow Lindbergh 1922-1970

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 2s1, Folder 5

Subseries 5. "America First" and World War II 1935-1950

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 2s1, Folder 6

Subseries 6. Later Years 1955-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 1s2-3s2, Folder 1-16

Series 2. The African American Experience Bulk, 1960-1980 1930-1980

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet (3 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series of photographs addresses significant events and people in Black American history from the 1930s through the 1970s. A number of photos address desegregation, the civil rights movement, and the Black Panthers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Blacks -- History
Blacks -- Segregation
Civil rights movements
Civil rights workers, Black
United States -- Race Relations
 

UPI - Blacks in America Online Photo Archive, 1930-1980

Box 1s2-2s2, Folder 1-8

Subseries 1. Civil Rights Movement Bulk, 1965-1975 1950-1980

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (8 folders)
Box 1s2, Folder 1

Subseries 1. Leaders

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 1s2, Folder 2

Subseries 2. Demonstrations

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 1s2, Folder 3-4

Subseries 3. Desegregation in Education

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (2 folders)
Box 1s2, Folder 5, Box 2s2, Folder 6

Subseries 4. Black Militants

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (2 folders)
Box 2s2, Folder 7

Subseries 5. Riots

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 2s2, Folder 8

Subseries 6. Miscellaneous

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 2s2, Folder 9-10

Subseries 2. Politics

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (2 folders)
Box 2s2, Folder 11

Subseries 3. Military

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 3s2, Folder 12

Subseries 4. Arts and Entertainment

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)
Box 3s2, Folder 13-14

Subseries 5. Athletics

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (2 folders)
Box 3s2, Folder 15-16

Subseries 6. Miscellaneous

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (2 folders)
Box 1s3-5s3, Folder 1-18

Series 3. The Vietnam War, 1965-1975 Bulk, 1970-1975 1965-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1.25 Linear feet (5 boxes, 18 folders)

Scope and Contents note

This series of photographs covers the Southeast Asian conflicts that occurred during the 1960s and 1970s, including the Vietnam War, the Cambodian Civil War and the Laotian Civil War. Topics receiving special attention include the living conditions and resettlement of refugees, the antiwar movement, and U.S. military prisoners of war.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Asia
Cold War
Photographs
United Press International -- Photographs
Vietnam -- History
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Mass media and the war.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Vietnam.
 

UPI - The Vietnam War Online Photo Archive, 1965-1975

Box 1s3-2s3, Folder 1-7

Subseries 1. The American Experience 1966-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (7 folders)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Prisoners of war
Box 3s3, Folder 8

Subseries 2. U.S. Anti-war Movement 1970-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States.
Box 3s3-4s3, Folder 9-13

Subseries 3. The Vietnamese Experience Bulk, 1970-1975 1965-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (5 folders)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Vietnam -- History
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Vietnam.
Box 4s3, Folder 14

Subseries 4. The Refugee Experience 1970-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Refugees -- Vietnamese.
Box 5s3, Folder 15-16

Subseries 5. The Cambodian Civil War 1972-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Cambodia -- History -- Civil War, 1970-1975.
Box 5s3, Folder 17

Subseries 6. Laos 1972-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Laos -- History.
Box 5s3, Folder 18

Subseries 7. Other Countries' Experiences 1954-1973

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: (1 folder)

Scope and Contents note

This subseries of the Vietnam War photos contains images that deal with the experiences of people who were not from the US or Southeast Asia. Countries represented include the Phillippines, Nepal, South Korea, Germany and Mongolia.
Box 1s4-5s4

Series 4. The Arab-Israeli Conflict Bulk, 1969-1975 1960-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1.25 Linear feet (5 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series of photographs covers the development of the conflict between Israel and other Middle Eastern countries -- primarily Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan -- during the 1960s and 1970s. Topics of special note include the 1967 and 1973 Israel-Arab Wars, the Israeli military, civilian life in Israel, and airline bombings by Arab terrorists.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Israel -- History
Israel-Arab War, 1967
Israel-Arab War, 1973
Middle East--History
Terrorism -- Middle East -- History -- 20th century.
 

UPI - Arab-Israeli Conflict Online Photo Archive, 1969-1975

Box 1s5-12s5

Series 5. The Nixon Presidency 1940-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 3.0 Linear feet (12 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains a large number of images relating to the Richard M. Nixon's political career, his presidency and the Watergate scandal, 1940-1975

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Nixon, Richard M., President of the United States (1969-1974), (Richard Milhouse), 1913-1994
United States. President.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Mass media and the war.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Vietnam.
Box 1s5, Folder 1-2

Subseries 1. Before the Presidency 1940-1967

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.125 Linear feet (2 folders)
Box 1s5, Folder 3

Subseries 2. U.S. Presidential Campaign and Inauguration 1968-69 1968-1969

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.06 Linear feet (1 folder)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

McGovern, George, Senator, 1922-
Box 1s5, Folder 4, Box 2s5, Folder 5-7

Subseries 3. Domestic Affairs 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet (4 folders)
Box 3s5, Folder 8

Subseries 4. The Energy Crisis 1970-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.06 (1 folder)
Box 3s5, Folder 9-10

Subseries 5. Foreign Affairs -- The Vietnam War 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.12 Linear feet (2 folders)
Box 4s5, Folder 11-12

Subseries 6. Foreign Affairs -- The Middle East 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.12 Linear feet (2 folders)
Box 4s5, Folder 13, Box 5s5, Folder 14-16

Subseries 7. Foreign Affairs -- The USSR 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet (4 folders)
Box 6s5, Folder 17-19

Subseries 8. Foreign Affairs -- China 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.19 Linear feet (3 folders)
Box 7s5, Folder 21-23, Box 6s5, Folder 20

Subseries 9. Foreign Affairs -- Miscellaneous 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet (4 folders)
Box 7s5, Folder 24

Subseries 10. U.S. Presidential Campaign and Inauguration 1972-73 1972-1973

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.06 Linear feet (1 folder)
Box 8s5-10s5, Folder 25-33

Subseries 11. The Watergate Scandal 1972-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.75 Linear feet (9 folders)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Watergate Affair, 1972-1974.
Box 11s5, Folder 34-37

Subseries 12. The Nixon Family 1969-1974

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet (4 folders)
Box 12s5, Folder 38-40

Subseries 13. Personal Appearances & After the Presidency 1969-1976

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.19 Linear feet (3 folders)
Box 1s5-9s5

Series 6. The Ford Presidency 1974-1977

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2.25 Linear feet (9 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains images covering the Gerald Ford presidency, 1974-1977.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Ford, Gerald R., President of the United States (1974-1977), (Gerald Rudolph), 1913-2006
United States. President.
Watergate Affair, 1972-1974.
Box 1s9-8s9

Subseries 1: U.S. Presidential Campaign of 1976 1976

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2.0 Linear feet (8 boxes)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Carter, Jimmy, President of the United States (1977-1981), (James Earl), 1924-
Box 1s7-9s7

Series 7. The Carter Presidency 1977-1981

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2.25 Linear feet (9 boxes)

Processing Information note

This series is not yet fully processed.

Scope and Contents note

This series contains images covering Jimmy Carter's presidency, 1977-1981.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Carter, Jimmy, President of the United States (1977-1981), (James Earl), 1924-
United States. President.
Box 1s10-4s10

Series 8. Henry Kissinger 1968-1977

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet (4 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains images of Henry Kissinger, 1968-1977.

Processing Information note

This series is not yet fully processed.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Kissinger, Henry, (Henry Alfred), 1923-
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Vietnam.
Box 1s11-10s11

Series 9. Personalities

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2.5 Linear feet (10 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains images of a variety of individuals from 1960s and 1970s American public life.

Processing Information note

This series is not yet fully processed.
Box 1s12-2s12

Series 10. Pollution 1949-1975

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.5 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains images dealing with pollution and the conservation movement of the 1960s and early 1970s.

Processing Information note

This series is not yet fully processed.
Box 1s13-2s13

Series 11. Miscellaneous

Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.5 Linear feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Contents note

This series contains images that have not been processed yet.