Whitman College media collection
Scope and Contents
The Whitman College Media Collection contains video and audio recordings of events including commencement and baccalaureate; professorial lectures, athetic events, visiting lecturers, musical and theatrical performances, and interviews with alumni and staff. Various media formats include 16mm film, 8mm film, video cassette, audio cassette, and reel-to-reel audio. Some of the material has been copied into more contemporary formats.
Dates
- Creation: 1931-2008
Creator
- Whitman College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
Beginning in the mid-20th century, it became more common for individuals to have access to video and audio recording devices. Insitutions and individuals within Whitman College began to record significant events involving campus life at the college. The earliest recording contained in the Whitman College Media Collection is a privately-made video of the 1931 flood which was considered the worst-ever in Walla Walla area. In later years, the College began to systematically record events such as Commencement, Baccalaureate, athletic events, musical and theatrical performances, and the installation ceremonies for new Presidents.
Extent
25 Linear Feet (38 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Audio and video cassettes, reel-to-reel audio and video, film depicting events taking place at or featuring individuals associated with Whitman College.
Separated Materials
Some of the Collection is physically located within the video collection of the Archives.
- Title
- Guide to the Whitman College media collection
- Author
- William Huntington
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository