University of Montana Moving Image Collection

University of Montana Moving Image Collection, 1938-2013

Overview of the Collection

Creator: University of Montana--Missoula
Title: University of Montana Moving Image Collection
Dates: 1938-2013 (inclusive)
19382013
Quantity: 25 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 875
Summary: The University of Montana in Missoula, was chartered in 1893. This collection includes moving image materials generated by the activities of the university including sporting events, lectures, parades, and promotional materials.
Repository: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions: Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
Languages: English, visual.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

On February 13, 1893, the Montana State Legislature passed "an act to establish, locate, maintain, and govern the University of the State of Montana" in Missoula. This "Charter Day" still receives an annual February celebration at the university with a reception and awards ceremony. The University of Montana first opened for classes in 1895, moving to its current location at the base of Mount Sentinel in 1899. Initially called the University of Montana, the university went through several name changes. With the establishment of the Montana University System in 1913, it became the State University of Montana. The name changed again in 1935 to Montana State University. In 1965, the institution again became the University of Montana as decreed by state legislation that renamed five of the state's colleges to "more accurately describe the schools' respective functions." As of 2016, the University of Montana has four schools and six colleges that boast over 50 departments offering numerous undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university also offers a full array of academic clubs, athletic teams, and campuswide events that attract students from all over the United States and the world.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains moving images in various formats including VHS, DVD, U-Matic, 16mm, 2 inch and 8mm. All of the film in this collection pertains to various events and activities either hosted or participated in by the University of Montana including sporting events, lectures, parades, building openings, academic program highlights, and convocations. There are also promotional materials for prospective students such as TV spots and introductory videos. Materials originated from various departments on campus and will eventually be reintegrated into their originating collection.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright for most materials is unknown, please contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.

Preferred Citation

[Name of film or film number], University of Montana Moving Image Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials retain the order in which they were originally processed; the actions of the original processor are unknown.

Custodial History

The majority of these materials were transferred from their originating office at the University of Montana to Archives and Special Collections. The original locations of the earliest films are unknown.

Future Additions

Additions to this collection are expected.

Processing Note

Films were renumbered and minimally reorganized during processing, duplicate films were placed together (often a VHS and/or DVD copy of an original 16 mm or 8mm film) and given the same number. This collection was previously named UM Film with no collection number. Materials in this collection originated in various departments and offices throughout the university, the intention of this guide and initial collection is to provide an access point for these materials prior to their reintegration into their originating collections.

In 2021, all 16mm motion picture film reels were cleaned, cored, and rehoused for preservation purposes. All 8mm motion picture film reels were cleaned, placed on new reels, and rehoused for preservation purposes.

In 2024,10 of the motion picture films had digital preservation copies made.

Related Materials

Various films in this collection relate to record groups from departments at the University of Montana. Please contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Reel
1	UM Women's Bowling Super 8 mm Color, No Sound	1975-1976
2	Bowling Season Super 8 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	1976-1977
3	Bowling Banquet Super 8 mm Color, No Sound	1976
4	UM Bowling Super 8 mm Color, No Sound	1978-1979
5	Marching Band Super 8 mm Color, No Sound	October 3 1970
6	Marching Band Super 8 mm Color, No Sound	October 3 1970
7	Marching Band Super 8 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
8	Marching Band Super 8 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
9	Marching Band, Homecoming Super 8 mm Color, No Sound	October 31 1970
10	Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1965
11	Marching Band, Homecoming Super 8 mm Black and White, No Sound	October 5, 1968
12	Marching Band Football Game, Band Practice and Performanace 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1964
13	Marching Band, Homecoming "N.C. and Band Day" 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	October 21, 1967
14	Marching Band, MSU vs. Denver University MSU Marching Band- Directed by Professor James Eversole at MSU vs. Denver University October 10, 1959. Half time and other band scenes at the game. 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	October 10, 1959
15	Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1966
16	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
17	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
18	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
19	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
20	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
21	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
22	MSU Treasure State Band in Bozeman 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
23	MSU Treasure State Band in Bozeman 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
24	MSU Treasure State Band in Bozeman 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
25	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
26	Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
27	Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1958
28	MSU Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
29	MSU Treasure State Band, Halftime MSU vs. NM MSU Treasure State Band at half time ceremony for MSU vs. New Mexico at Dornblaser Field October 24, 1959. Weather cloudy and dull 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	October 24, 1959
30	Marching Band 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1950s-1960s
31	Homecoming 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1965
32	Parade Homecoming Parade 1960, featuring Nelson Fritz as a guest of honor. 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	1960
33	Parade 1961 Homecoming Parade 16 mm Color, No Sound	1961
34	Parade 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
35	Football University of Montana vs. Montana State University, Offense #3 16 mm Color, No Sound	November 7, 1970
36	Football 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1950s
37	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1960s-1970s
38	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1966
39	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1969
40	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1969
41	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
42	Football University of Montana vs. South Dakota State 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	October 15, 1969
43	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1969
44	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1940s-1950s
45	Aerial Shots of Football Game 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	circa 1967
46	Football 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1966
47	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1959
48	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1966
49	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1964
50	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
51	Jack Swarthout Interview 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
52	Basketball Game 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
53	Skiing 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
54	Skiing 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
55	UM Campus Scenes 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
56	Campus Scenes 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
57	Campus Shots 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1960s
58	Campus Shots 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1947
59	Campus Shots with Mansfield Babcock and Rodeo Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
60	Campus Shots 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
61	Campus Barbecue 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1970s
62	Campus Barbecue 16 mm Color and Black and White, No Sound	circa 1967
63	Food Service 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1967
64	Food Service 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	circa 1967
65	Commencement 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
66	Opening of Mansfield Library 16 mm Color, No Sound	1973
67	Tree Sampling 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	circa 1968
68	School Children "Vote for Referendum 65" 16 mm Color, No Sound	1968
69	Weather Station Check 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
70	Archaeology Dig at St. Mary's 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
71	Archaeology Dig, Kyi-yo Registration, Model United Nations, University Center 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	circa 1967
72	Rudy Autio Putting Bear in Oval 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	1968
73	Yellow Bay 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
74	Aber Day 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1938
75	Interview with K. Ross Toole 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
76	Newspaper Film, Gift of Journalism School 16 mm Black and White, Sound	circa 1950s
77	"This is Your University" "This is Your University" Produced by Montana State University, Missoula, MT 1954 16 mm Color, Sound	1954
78	Missoula Chamber of Commerce Promo 16 mm Color, Sound	1958
79	Establishment of Mike Mansfield Endowment Lecture Series, Chet Huntley, Oakley Coffee, and Robert Pantzer 16 mm Color, No Sound	1966
80	Rock Creek Ecology Study 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
80a	Rock Creek Ecology Study, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
80b	Rock Creek Ecology Study, Extra Footage 16 mm Black and White, No Sound, Transcript	undated
81	Rudy Autio and Bear 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1967-1969
81a	Rudy Autio and Bear, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1967-1969
81b	Rudy Autio and Bear, Extra Footage 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	1967-1969
81c	Rudy Autio and Bear, Extra Footage 16 mm Black and White, No Sound, Transcript	1967-1969
82	Will Robinson Try for the Olympics 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
82a	Will Robinson Try for the Olympics, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
82b	Will Robinson Try for the Olympics, Extra Footage 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
82c	Will Robinson's Try for the Olympics, Extra Footage 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
82d	Will Robinson's Try for the Olympics, Extra Footage 16 mm Black and White, No Sound	undated
83	Janis Shepard at Lubrecht Camp 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1967
83a	Janis Shepard at Lubrecht Camp, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
83b	Janis Shepard at Lubrecht Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
83c	Janis Shepard at Lubrecht Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
84	Javelin Thrower Track and Field at Dornblaser Field. Football at Dornblaser Field. 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	undated
84a	Javelin Thrower, Edited for Transcript Track and Field at Dornblaser Field. Football at Dornblaser Field. 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
84b	Javelin Thrower, Extra Footage Track and Field at Dornblaser Field. Football at Dornblaser Field. 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
84c	Javelin Thrower, Extra Footage Track and Field at Dornblaser Field. Football at Dornblaser Field. 16 mm Color, No Sound	undated
85	Native Americans to be Honored 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1967
85a	Native Americans to be Honored, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	circa 1967
85b	Native Americans to be Honored, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	circa 1967
85c	Native Americans to be Honored, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound Digital Copy Available	circa 1967
86	TV Scripts 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1968
86a	TV Scripts, Library to Use Computer 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
86b	TV Scripts, University of Montana Receives new "M" 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
86c	TV Scripts, UM Girls Track Team 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
86d	TV Scripts, Construction of the University Center 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
86e	TV Scripts, Heart Rate 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
86f	TV Scripts, Kidney Research 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
87	Blue Heron in the Rockies 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1968
87a	Blue Heron in the Rockies, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
87b	Blue Heron in the Rockies, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
87c	Blue Heron in the Rockies, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
87d	Blue Heron in the Rockies, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
87e	Blue Heron in the Rockies, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
88	Toole Historical Documents 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1967
88a	Toole Historical Documents, Edited for Transcript, Second Copy also has Footage of Children Swimming 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
88b	Toole Historical Documents, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
88c	Toole Historical Documents, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
89	UM Forestry Conservation Camp 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1967
89a	UM Forestry Conservation Camp, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
89b	UM Forestry Conservation Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
89c	UM Forestry Conservation Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
90	Catholic Nuns Become Campers 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1967
90a	Catholic Nuns Become Campers, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
90b	Catholic Nuns Become Campers, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
90c	Catholic Nuns Become Campers, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1967
91	Outdoor Family Camp 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1968
91a	Outdoor Family Camp, Possible Final Cut 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
91b	Outdoor Family Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
91c	Outdoor Family Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
91d	Outdoor Family Camp, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
92	UM Student in Amputee Ski School 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1968
92a	UM Student in Amputee Ski School, Edited for Transcript 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
92b	UM Student in Amputee Ski School, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
92c	UM Student in Amputee Ski School, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
92d	UM Student in Amputee Ski School, Extra Footage 16 mm Color, No Sound	circa 1968
93	Football 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	circa 1970s
94	Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Dedication Ceremony 16 mm Color, No Sound, Transcript	October 13, 1973
film
95	Unknown 2 inch	undated
96	Special Olympics Public Service Announcement 2 inch	undated
97	Toole, Part I - Kent State and Idaho Football Riot, Part II - Fashion Show 2 inch	undated
98	K. Ross Toole 2 inch	undated
99	K. Ross Toole, Part I - Kent State, Part II - Kids Ballet 2 inch	undated
100	Physical Therapy and Campus Shots 3/4 inch	undated
101	UM General Promo, “Past, Present, and Future” 3/4 inch	undated
102	Tricia Britton UM Days Promo 3/4 inch	undated
103	UM Promo 3/4 inch	undated
104	UM promo and Scenic Shots 3/4 inch	undated
105	UM Days Commercials 3/4 inch	undated
106	Montana Scenic Shots, Excellence Fund Training 3/4 inch	undated
107	Excellence Fund Public Service Announcements 3/4 inch	undated
108	United States-China Arts Exchange Program, Part I Labeled as "UM Days Public Service Announcements" 3/4 inch	undated
109	United States-China Arts Exchange Program, Part II Labeled as "UM Days Public Service Announcements" 3/4 inch	undated
110	Campus Life II 3/4 inch	undated
111	Carrol O’Connor 3/4 inch	undated
112	Promo Scenic Footage, Forest Service - Marshall, Mission, and Great Bear 3/4 inch	undated
113	Campus Shots, Steve Hesla Music Trio 3/4 inch	undated
114	Campus Sunsets, Chorale Singing Christmas Songs 3/4 inch	undated
115	Journalism Class Project at the Capitol 3/4 inch	undated
116	Bookstore, Library and Archives 3/4 inch	undated
117	Generic Public Service Announcement, Fine Arts 3/4 inch	undated
118	UM Promo 3/4 inch	undated
119	Convocation 3/4 inch	undated
120	Bucklew Press Conference 3/4 inch	undated
121	RTV Studio 3/4 inch	undated
122	UM Days Public Service Announcement 3/4 inch	undated
123	UM Days Public Service Announcement 3/4 inch	undated
124	Excellence Fund Callers, Speech by President Bucklew 3/4 inch	undated
125	Fine Arts Spots 3/4 inch	undated
126	School of Fine Arts Public Service Announcements 3/4 inch	undated
127	UM Days 3/4 inch	undated
128	UM Days Basketball - Larry Krystowiack 3/4 inch	undated
129	UM Excellence Fund Public Service Announcements 3/4 inch	undated
130	UM Excellence Fund, Public Service Announcements 3/4 inch	1982
131	File Footage, Foreign Language, Communication Disorders, Watson Cancer 3/4 inch	1981
132	UM Summer Session Public Service Announcement 3/4 inch	undated
133	Excellence Fund 3/4 inch	undated
134	University Relations – Program Copy 3/4 inch	undated
135	Steve Hesla Music Trio 3/4 inch	undated
136	Excellence Fund, Christmas Celebration Featuring Colonel Tom Davis and President Bucklew 3/4 inch	1981
137	Football Game, Announcers, KTV III Part 3/4 inch	undated
138	Campus Life I 3/4 inch	October 1, 1981
139	Shots of Old Photos – Student Chorale, St. Anthony’s Christmas 3/4 inch	undated
140	Field Shots labeled "Campus Scenes" 3/4 inch	undated
141	Montana Travel Promo 3/4 inch	undated
142	UM Days Public Service Announcements, Miscellaneous Shots 3/4 inch	undated
143	Tricia Britton, Dance Class 3/4 inch	undated
144	Sledding and Hockey 3/4 inch	undated
145	Snowbowl, UM Days Public Service Announcement, Aber Hall Dorm Room, Faculty Advising – Idris Evans and Tina Solberg 3/4 inch	undated
146	Archives 3/4 inch	undated
147	Marshall Ski, Elrod Photos of Campus 3/4 inch	undated
148	Main Hall, Oval, Bear with Students 3/4 inch	undated
149	Snowy Campus 3/4 inch	undated
150	UM Women’s Volleyball, Co-Rec Volleyball 3/4 inch	undated
151	Fossils Microscope 3/4 inch	undated
152	Registration, UC/Field house 3/4 inch	undated
153	Swimming, Water Basketball 3/4 inch	undated
154	Campus Shots, Excellence Fund Training 3/4 inch	undated
155	Squirrel, UM Shots 3/4 inch	undated
156	Football 3/4 inch	undated
157	Convocation 3/4 inch	undated
158	LOGON Video Project Pilot Program 3/4 inch	undated
159	University Promo, Two Parts – High School Recruitment and President Koch VHS	1986
160	Rudy Autio, Montana Ceramics labeled "unknown" VHS	undated
161	UM Christmas Spots VHS	undated
162	UM Campaign VHS	May 1987
163	The Best Choose UM VHS	undated
164	P. Dornblazer's Great Nephew on Tour of Campus VHS	undated
165	University of Montana's Centennial Commercials VHS	undated
166	Mike Mansfield Speech on the Economy VHS	October 11, 1975
167	KECI Coverage of American Memory at UM VHS	undated
168	UM Charter Day Ceremony VHS	February 17, 1988
169	Montana Publishers Forum, Featuring Wayne Scheeley of the Billings Gazette and Steven Stute of the Great Falls Tribune VHS	December 2, 1986
170	Interview of Mildred Walker by Dennis Kern and Bryan Spellman, Discuss Fra Dana with additional shots of Dana's work at the end VHS and 3/4 inch	September 11, 1986
171	UM Recruitment VHS	undated
172	ESPN Coverage of the Anti-Persian Gulf War Activity before UM Basketball Game VHS	1991
173	"The University of Montana Report" VHS	1990
174	Dr. P.L. Wright, “History of Wildlife” VHS	March 5, 1996
175	R. Taber, “Co-Management of Wildlife” VHS	March 14, 1996
176	Memorial Service of Dr. Robert Lindsay VHS	September 22, 1995
177	“William J. Jameson - Celebrating a Montana Legacy” VHS	undated
178	“Native America: Whose Land? Whose Law?” VHS	undated
179	Charter Day, Tape 1 of 2 VHS	1990
180	Charter Day, Tape 2 of 2 VHS	1990
181	Charter Day, Tape 1 of 2 VHS	1991
182	Charter Day, Tape 2 of 2 VHS	1991
183	Charter Day, Tape 1 of 2 VHS	1992
184	Charter Day, Tape 2 of 2 VHS	1992
185	Charter Day, Tape 1 of 2 VHS	1993
186	Charter Day, Tape 2 of 2 VHS	1993
187	Charter Day, Tape 1 of 2 VHS	1994
188	Charter Day, Tape 2 of 2 VHS	1994
189	Professor Steve Running, Lecture: “Five Stages of Climate Grief" DVD	November 26, 2007
190	President’s State of the University Address DVD	2007
191	President’s State of the University Address DVD	2008
192	President’s State of the University Address DVD	2010
193	Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture, Eric Arensen, “The Legacies of A. Phillip Randolph: Civil Rights, Labor and the New Black Politics" DVD	January 30, 2008
194	Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture, Glenn T. Eskew, “Connor, King, Kennedy: Birmingham Icons Tell the Civil Rights Story" DVD	January 26, 2011
195	George M. Dennison Symposium on the Future of Higher Education DVD	May 10, 2010
196	Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture, Steve Lawson, "How Much Difference Did the Voting Rights Act Make?: Black Ballots and the Civil Rights Movement" DVD	January 31, 2007
197	Charter Day DVD	February 13, 2013
198	Montana, My Montana VHS	1993
199	Associate Justice Carla Gray Lecture at the School of Law VHS	September 26, 1991
200	Senator Max Baucus Delivering the Blankenbaker Lecture at the School of Law VHS	April 16, 1992
201	Diane Sands Lecture in the University of Montana's Urey Lecture Hall VHS	March 14, 2000

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Motion pictures in higher education--Montana--Missoula
Universities and colleges--Montana--Missoula

Corporate Names

Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.)
University of Montana--Missoula

Geographical Names

Missoula County (Mont.)--Social life and customs
Montana--Social life and customs

Form or Genre Terms

Short subjects (motion pictures)--Montana--Missoula County

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