Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia A Guide to the Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection RG 32

A Guide to the Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection RG 32


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ODU University Archives

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Special Collections Staff

Repository
ODU University Archives
Identification
RG 32
Title
Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection circa 1926-2007, undated Date acquired: 00/00/2006
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/3/resources/237
Quantity
220.80 Linear Feet
Quantity
93 Hollinger document cases, 3 half Hollinger document cases, 4 VHS/Multimedia boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 7 loose foam backed oversize photos, 14 record carton cartons, and 20 framed photos boxes
Creator
Old Dominion University
Creator
College of William and Mary. Norfolk Division
Creator
Old Dominion College
Language
English .
Abstract
The Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection (RG 32) contains a wide range of photos relating to the university's history from the 1930s to the present.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Method of Acquisition

The collection has been added to over the years through various transfers from university photographers and departments, as well as several individuals.

Accruals and Additions

Future accruals are expected.


Biographical or Historical Information

The University Photographic and Multimedia Collection serves as a pictorial history of the university from its founding as the Norfolk Division of William and Mary in 1930 to the present day as Old Dominion University. The photos show the growth of the school from the first William and Mary extension classes held in the Old Larchmont School to the huge multi-building, multi-degree University that is now Old Dominion.  These photos and multimedia document the change in the school's journey from an extension of the College of William and Mary in 1930 to becoming a college in 1961 to a full-fledged university in 1969 and onward still to the present day.

Note written by Special Collections Staff

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a variety of photographs covering the history of the University from 1930 to present day. Photographic subjects include administration, faculty and staff, buildings and grounds, athletics, academic departments, events, convocations, theater and musical performances, student and Greek organizations, and student life. In the 1990s other visual multimedia representations began to be added to the collection, which include VHS, DVD, microform, and photo CD's.

Series I of the Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection has been scanned and is available in the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections.

Arrangement Note

This collection is organized into four series: Series I: Photographs; Series II: Multimedia; Series III: Oversize Photographs; and Series IV: Negatives, Slides, and Other Media.

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Container List

Series I
Series I: Photographs
circa 1926-2005
Scope and Contents

This series contains print photographs documenting the history of Old Dominion University from its beginning as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary to today. Subjects include, but are not limited to, people, buildings and grounds, events, athletics, and student life. The series is organized into sub-series by decade and alphabetically by subject.

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Series II
Series II: Multimedia
1994-2007, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains multimedia including VHS tapes, DVD's, CD's containing photo images, and microfilm. Topics covered include commencement and graduation, official promotional videos of the University, and coverage of select events and even classes. Materials are arranged by category (i.e. Commencements, Graduation Images, University Video).

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Series III
Series III: Oversize Photographs
circa 1930-2004, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs larger than 8 1/2 x 11. These include framed and unframed photos. Note, as of 4/1/2022, formerly Oversize Boxes 1-7 are now Boxes 101-107.

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