Guide to the University of Pittsburgh Archives Moving Images Collection, ca. 1928-2001 UA.Film.Video

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
University of Pittsburgh Archives Moving Images Collection
Creator
University of Pittsburgh. Archives Service Center
Collection Number
UA.Film.Video
Extent
2358 items
Date
ca. 1928-2010
Abstract
This is a collection of over 2,300 films and videos that mainly pertain to University of Pittsburgh athletics as well as University events and history. The collection (ca. 1928-ca. 2001) ranges from interviews and speeches by prominent University figures to sports highlight videos and University institutional messages. Types of media in this collection include VHS tapes, Betacam SP tapes, ¾ Inch U-matic tapes, and 16 millimeter film.
Physical Location
Film and Video: Thomas Boulevard, Room 225, Range 8/5-6 and Range 7/5-6 ; DVD: Thomas Boulevard, Room 225, Range 9/12/2
Language
English .
Author
Joshua Beloff.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Processing Information

A finding aid was created to this collection by Joshua Beloff during the Spring 2011 semester as part of an undergraduate History internship in the archives.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of a very small percentage of the collection are available on DVDs located in the Archives Service Center.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Various playback devices are needed to watch the film and/or videos, which are available onsite at the Archives Service Center. Please make an appointment with the Media Curator before viewing. Although not displayed in the finding aid, data entered into Archivists' Toolkit can inform ASC staff about the material itself, such as length, type, condition, etc.

Copyright

All rights reserved. University of Pittsburgh.

Previous Citation

University of Pittsburgh Archives Moving Images, ca. 1928-2001, UA.Film.Video, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

University of Pittsburgh Archives Moving Images, ca. 1928-2001, UA.Film.Video, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into five series, then within sections that comprise Film and/or Video. The Sports series contains subseries alphabetized by sport name, then film and/or video sections.

Series I. Sports

Series II. Historical

Series III. Promotional

Series IV. Lectures

Series V. Assorted

Please note that the film/video within each section are not arranged in any particular order (e.g., chronological), but rather as they were found in each respective box.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Scope and Content Notes

This is a collection of over 2,300 films and videos that mainly pertain to University of Pittsburgh athletics as well as University events and history. The collection (ca. 1928-ca. 2001) ranges from interviews and speeches by prominent University figures, such as Dr. Wesley Posvar and Tony Dorsett, to sports highlight videos and University institutional messages. It notably contains much footage of classic Pitt football games, including prominent bowl games. It also contains numerous videos and films which pertain to the city of Pittsburgh as well as miscellaneous topics that do not directly relate to the University of Pittsburgh. Types of media in this collection include VHS tapes, Betacam SP tapes, ¾ Inch U-matic tapes, and 16 millimeter film.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • University of Pittsburgh -- History
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Track and field
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Tennis
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Wrestling
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Students -- Societies, etc.
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Soccer
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Gymnastics
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Football
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Basketball
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Volleyball

    Personal Names

    • Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeevich
    • Fonda, Jane
    • Allen, Robert T.
    • Posvar, Wesley Wentz
    • Miller, William M.

    Genres

    • Soccer films
    • Football films
    • Basketball films
    • Filmed lectures
    • Filmed speeches
    • Filmed sports events
    • Sports films
    • Video recordings
    • Motion pictures
    • Videocassettes
    • Promotional films

    Other Subjects

    • Swimming -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Wrestling -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Volleyball -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Tennis -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Gymnastics -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Soccer -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Football -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Basketball -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Track and field -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • University of Pittsburgh
    • Speeches, addresses, etc. -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Lectures and lecturing -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Athletics -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Sports
    • Commencement ceremonies -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Greek letter societies -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh

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