University Communications audio and video recordings (University of California, Irvine), 1965-2005, bulk 1980-2000

Collection context

Summary

Title:
University of California, Irvine, University Communications audio and video recordings
Dates:
1965-2005, bulk 1980-2000
Creators:
University of California, Irvine. University Communications
Abstract:
This collection comprises over 400 audio and video cassettes collected by the University of California, Irvine, Office of University Communications that document university events that received local and national attention, including the opening of the Reeve-Irvine Research Center, campus awards, significant faculty accomplishments, and the UC Irvine Medical Center fertility study. Additionally, the collection documents staff training, event footage, and press conferences.
Extent:
13 Linear Feet (13 boxes)
Language:
Collection materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

University of California, Irvine, University Communications audio and video recordings. AS-081. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection comprises over 400 audio and video cassettes collected by the University of California, Irvine, Office of University Communications that document university events that received local and national attention, including the opening of the Reeve-Irvine Research Center, campus awards, significant faculty accomplishments, and the UC Irvine Medical Center fertility study. Additionally, the collection documents staff training, event footage, and press conferences.

Biographical / historical:

The Office of University Communications serves as the public affairs office for the University of California, Irvine. According to the university's Administrative Policies and Procedures, the Office of University Communications "leads efforts to promote UC Irvine's mission, priorities, and values; raise awareness of its achievements, accomplishments, and cultural events; and increase the involvement and support of its internal and external communities through regular communications to target audiences. Through partnerships with campus units designed to maximize University resources, University Communications manages an integrated strategic communications effort [.]"

Acquisition information:
Transferred from University Communications, circa 2007.
Processing information:

This collection has been minimally processed in order to facilitate access. Dates are approximate. Item titles are transcribed directly from the videocassettes without confirmation of content.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged roughly into 4 series:

  • Series 1. UC Irvine produced video recordings
  • Series 2. Not UC Irvine produced video recordings, from television
  • Series 3. Not UC Irvine produced video recordings, professionally produced
  • Series 4. Unidentified video recordings

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Audra Eagle Yun; updated by Sarah Glover, 2021.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-06-30 14:16:43 UTC .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research. Access to archival originals is restricted; users must use viewing copies. Please contact the Department of Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access.

Terms of access:

Property rights and some copyrights reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

University of California, Irvine, University Communications audio and video recordings. AS-081. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947