RU Public Relations Video Collection, 1997-2009

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701
Restrictions:

An appointment for research is required. Collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of video], Radford University Public Relations Video Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. RU Public Relations Video Collection, Accession # RU 6.3.4, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
21.5 Linear feet
Creator:
RU Public Relations Department
Abstract:
The RU Public Relations Video Collection Contains 487 video tapes in boxes 1-6. Tapes are in assorted formats, including VHS, DVCAM, mini DVCAM, DVD, and BetaCAM. Please check with the archivist to insure that the appropriate equipment is available to play each format. Boxes 7-13 include various formats, including 1-inch video tapes. For more information see the finding aid of the collection.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of video], Radford University Public Relations Video Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. RU Public Relations Video Collection, Accession # RU 6.3.4, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

Boxes 1-6 contain 487 video tapes in different formats that were originally created by Radford University, and primarily document events at Radford University. Many tapes have minimal labeling, and a number have no label at all. Subjects covered include athletic events, interviews with faculty, administrators, and guest artists, commencements, President Kyle's inauguration, and other events. Please refer to the attached container list for a complete inventory. Boxes 7-13 include various formats of video tapes donated by the RU Television station in 2012. A container list for these materials is pending.

Acquisition information:
Jaslyn Gilbert and Ashlee Claud
Custodial history:

Boxes 1-6 transferred to the Archives by Jaslyn Gilbert, Video Producer, RU Division of Information Technology, in August 2011. Boxes 7-12 transferred to the Archives by Ashlee Claud, Director of Radio and TV Communication Services, in July 2012.

Processing information:

Processing and inventory for boxes 1-6 list by Ian Carlow, Fall 2011. Processing for boxes 7-12 by Gene Hyde and Ian Carlow, Summer-Fall 2012.

Arrangement:

Housed in 13 boxes. A container list is available in Box 1. Please note that many tapes are not labeled and their contents is unknown. Boxes 7-13 were donated by the Radford University TV station in 2012. Individual tapes have not been inventoried, and include VHS, 1-inch video tape, and other formats.

Accruals:

Additional accruals are expected.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, shelves 25H-I
Physical description:
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