Washington State University Audio Visual Center Photographs

Washington State University Audio Visual Center Photographs, circa 1958-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. Audio-Visual Center
Title: Washington State University Audio Visual Center Photographs
Dates: circa 1958-1985 (inclusive)
19581985
Quantity: 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box), (62 Photographs)
Collection Number: PC 204 (collection)
Summary: Photographs of college audio visual centers in Washington state, including filming, equipment, personnel, and activities.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The State College of Washington began an audio-visual education service in 1938. The Audio Visual Center came into existence with quarters in the new Holland Library in 1950. The Center offered four main types of service: film distribution, field service, instruction and research, and film reference and program planning. Its name was changed to Instructional Media Services circa 1977. Over time, and with changes in technology and an increasing capability for remote instruction, the functions of IMS split in two directions, with collection maintenance remaining in the Libraries, and instruction aligning with WHETS and similar programs aimed at distance classes. The Library portion eventually became Media, Materials, and Reserves (MMR) and closed in 2017. The non-Library portion has evolved through a variety of names, including Academic Media Services (AMS), and Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of photographs of activities, services, and equipment at academic audio visual centers around the state of Washington. This includes photographs of audio visual centers at four non-WSU colleges; a set of what appear to be filming activities at Pullman public schools and at WSU’s Todd Hall; and some that are unlabeled but which appear to primarily be WSU’s Audio Visual Center. Many of the images, particularly the non-WSU ones, are labeled, but few are dated.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply. Materials created by WSU and its employees remain under the school’s copyright until 120 years after their creation.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Audio Visual Center Photographs, circa 1958-1985 (PC 204)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is broken into six folders. The photos at the non-WSU colleges are filed in the first four folders, arranged alphabetically. The photos at Pullman public schools and at WSU’s Todd Hall are in folder 5. The final folder is everything else, all unlabeled but which appear to primarily be WSU’s Audio Visual Center.

Acquisition Information

The materials in this collection were transferred the WSU Libraries’ MASC from the Libraries’ Media, Materials, and Reserves (MMR) in spring of 2017 when that department was closing, and were retained as UPC-1705. These materials had simply been sitting untouched on shelves for many years.

Processing Note

University archivist Mark O’English processed this collection in March of 2022.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
Box	Folder
1	1	Central Washington College of Education 5 Photographs
1	2	Pacific Lutheran University 6 Photographs
1	3	Tacoma Public Schools 2 Photographs
1	4	University of Washington 10 Photographs
1	5	Pullman area schools 21 Photographs
1	6	Unidentified; primarily the WSU AV Center 18 Photographs

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