Guide to the University of Pittsburgh Archives Audio Recordings Collection, 1950-2000 UA.Audio

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
University of Pittsburgh Archives Audio Recordings Collection
Creator
University of Pittsburgh. Archives Service Center
Collection Number
UA.Audio
Extent
381 items
Date
1950-2000
Abstract
A collection of audio recordings pertaining to the University of Pittsburgh and its history dating from ca. 1950 to 2005.
Physical Location
Thomas Boulevard, Room 211, UA Stacks, Range 17/6/1-6
Language
English .
Author
Patrick Trembeth.
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

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The collection contains open reel tape and standard audiocassettes. An open reel player and cassette player are required to access content which the Archives Service Center can provide.

Previous Citation

University of Pittsburgh Archives Audio Recordings, 1950-2005, UA.Audio, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

University of Pittsburgh Archives Audio Recordings, 1950-2005, UA.Audio, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Copyright

The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.

Processing Information

This collection was arranged and entered into Archivists' Toolkit by Patrick Lembeth in Summer 2011.

Arrangement

The collection of audio recordings are arranged into the following nine series:

Series I. University Events

Series II. University History

Series III. Administration

Series IV. Student Life

Series V. Media Events

Series VI. Lectures

Series VII. Research Findings

Series VIII. International Events

Series IX. Assorted

Scope and Content Notes

This collection contains audio recordings pertaining to the University of Pittsburgh and its history dating from ca. 1950 to 2005. Content available includes Commencement proceedings, interviews with University chancellors, lectures, and student life. The dominant media types are open reel tapes and standard audiocassettes.

Acquisition Information

This collection was acquired over a period of years from deposits by University Offices.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • University of Pittsburgh

    Genres

    • Interviews
    • Audiotapes
    • Audiocassettes

    Other Subjects

    • Research -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Education
    • Research institutes -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • University of Pittsburgh
    • Memorials -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Commencement ceremonies -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Student activities -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh

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