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Educational Communications image collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-030

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 170 folders of photographs, contact sheets and negatives. The folders are arranged (in original order) alphabetically by the department or subject documented at OHSU. The images were taken by staff photographers at EdCOMM mostly between the mid-1980's to the late 1990's.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940 - 2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. The collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Historical Note

The Educational Communications department at OHSU (known as EdCOMM), provides production services such as photography, audio/video, graphic design, and multimedia support for classrooms. The collection contains strictly photographic materials from the mid 1980's through the late 1990's.

Extent

5.34 Linear Feet (14 metal-edged boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Educational Communications department at OHSU (known as EdCOMM), provides production services such as photography, audio/video, graphic design, and multimedia support for classrooms. The collection contains strictly photographic materials from the mid 1980's through the late 1990's. The collection consists of 170 folders of photographs, contact sheets and negatives. The folders are arranged (in original order) alphabetically by the department or subject documented at OHSU. The photographs, contact sheets and negatives are primarily in good condition, ranging in various sizes from 5 x 7 to 9.5 x 12 inches. The images were taken by staff photographers at EdCOMM likely for promotional purposes.

Acquisition Information

The collection was recieved from Larry Dlugas, Creative Producer of EDCOMM, on October 28, 2015.

General Physical Description

The photographs, contact sheets and negatives are primarily in good condition. Most of the photographs within the collection are in black and white, with the color film and images in designated folders with the additional label, "Color". The film strips, in wax paper slips, are taped to the back of the contact sheets - while the few large format negatives are free floating in sleeves. The photographs and contact sheets range in various sizes from 5x7 to 9.5 x 12 inches. A majority of the contact sheets are labled on the back with the last name of the photographer and year. Folders notes as "slides" are 35 mm slides and mostly in color.

Title
Guide to the Educational Communications Image collection
Status
Completed
Author
Sylvie Dakota Huhn, Steve Duckworth
Date
2016, rev. 2021
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 Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
MC: LIB
Portland OR 97239 United States