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William Cadbury faculty papers , circa 1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cadbury, William
- Title
- William Cadbury faculty papers
- Dates
- circa 1971
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 box
- Collection Number
- UA 228
- Summary
- William Cadbury has served at the University of Oregon since 1961 and continues to act as a professor of Emeritus in the English department today (2015). His study focuses on film theory and criticism. The Collection of William Cadbury's Faculty Papers consists of a loose-leaf copy of his book titled Getting the Point: Film as Literature.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Cadbury was born in 1934 to William and Charlotte Cadbury. Before beginning his career as a professor at the University of Oregon, Cadbury attended Harvard University and then University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his PHD.
Starting in 1961, Cadbury taught in the English department at the University of Oregon, focusing on Victorian literature and film. He would later move into the Speech department, concentrating his focus on film and teaching classes such as Film theory and Criticism, Film Directors and Genres, the History of Motion Pictures and The Great Film Makers.
Cadbury continues to work at the University of Oregon today, where he serves as a professor emeritus in the English and Cinema Studies departments. He is in his 80's and living in Eugene Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection of William Cadbury's faculty papers consists of a loose leaf copy of his book titled Getting the Point: Film as Literature. This book, written by Cadbury, examines film in its use as a form of literature. Thus, Cadbury argues that as a form of literature, each film has a unique structure and theme known as the "auteur theory." Each film is its own and the proper meaning lies in its structure and how it is perceived by the audience. The book then goes on to examine individual directors and films to analyze the literary structure of film and the reaction of the viewers.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the William Cadbury faculty papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Motion pictures--Study and teaching (Higher)
- Motion pictures--United States
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Faculty
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Department of English
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts (document genre)
