Washington State University Audio Visual Center Photographs, circa 1958-1985
Table of Contents
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
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
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 Collection
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Description: Central Washington College of Education5 PhotographsContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Pacific Lutheran University6 PhotographsContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Tacoma Public Schools2 PhotographsContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: University of Washington10 PhotographsContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Pullman area schools21 PhotographsContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Unidentified; primarily the WSU AV Center18 PhotographsContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Teaching -- Aids and devices -- Photographs
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. Audio-Visual Center -- Photographs
