Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Multi-Media Group Collection, 1978-2009 (bulk 1992-2007)

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Summary

Title:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Multi-Media Group Collection
Dates:
1978-2009 (bulk 1992-2007)
Creators:
Scripps Communications Office. Multi-Media Group
Abstract:
The Multi-Media Group Collection documents the history of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego, including aerials of campus, conferences, and workshops, interviews of scientists, expeditions and cruises, ships, and the Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate (ATOC) project.
Extent:
1.4 Linear feet (1 carton, 1 archives box) and 106 GB of digital files
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Multi-Media Group Collection, SAC 71. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The Multi-Media Group Collection documents the history of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego, including: aerials of campus, conferences, and workshops, interviews of scientists, expeditions and cruises, ships and scientific equipment, and the Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate (ATOC) project.

Many of the images in the collection were created for Explorations magazine and video series, produced by the group under the direction of Charles Colgan who served as Managing Editor. In addition, the collection also includes videos produced for UCSD-TV and the SIO website.

The bulk of the materials date from 1992-2007; although some of the material falls outside of the group's years of operation.

Arranged in two series: 1) MOVING IMAGES and 2) SLIDES AND TRANSPARENCIES.

Biographical / historical:

The Multi-Media Group was established in the early 1990s as part of the SIO Communications Office; often working closely with the SIO Photographic Laboratory who assisted in capturing images. The Multi-Media Group was responsible for the production of public relations and educational materials, including Explorations magazine and video series, as well as videos for UCSD-TV and the SIO website.

Director: Charles Colgan (around 1990-2007). The group ceased operation in July 2007.

Acquisition information:
Acquired 2007-2013.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections Archives, UC San Diego
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-18 16:59:42 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW TWO TO THREE (2-3) WEEKS FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.

Original media formats are restricted. Viewing copies may be available to researchers.

Terms of access:

Publication rights are held by UC Regents.

Preferred citation:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Multi-Media Group Collection, SAC 71. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533
spcoll@ucsd.edu
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