Elon University Video collection
Abstract
This collection consists of moving images/video created primarily by Elon University organization, partners, and affiliates. The materials document social, cultural, and academic events, activities, people, and traditions of Elon University. Formats include, but are not limited to; VHS, DVDs, reel to reel, U-matic, mini DV’s, DVCAM’s, external hard drives, and born-digital content.
Dates
- 1950s-present
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research
Copyright Notice
The nature of the Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research of otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
Biographical / Historical
This collection consists of moving image materials created primarily by various units and departments on campus including University Communications, Teaching and Learning Technologies, and student media groups. On occasion Elon hired companies and individuals’ not affiliated with Elon to capture video. The majority of the content document social, cultural, and academic events, people, organizations, activities, and traditions of Elon University. There are a wide variety of formats; from reel to reel, u-matic, VHS, Beta, DVD, to born-digital, and many more. Topics and themes found in the collection include: commencements, convocations, baccalaureate, college coffee, staff appreciation day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Move-in day, call to honor, dance and performances, Enamons, Gospel Choir, Step Show, service learning, sustainability, study abroad, Black Excellence Awards, buildings and construction, groundbreakings, animal blessings, Habitat for Humanity, Phi Beta Kappa, Medallion ceremonies, alumni and reunions, chapel, Ever Elon, Founder’s Day, faculty/staff awards, greek life, football, tennis, basketball, baseball, Sports Hall of Fame, and general athletics. The entire Elon: Past, Present, and Future course taught by Dr. Danieley is also included here. Student media television shows are also represented, such as Elon Current Events, Elon Sports, Elon in Review, Elon Magazine, Elon News Now, Elon Newsbreak, Elon Sports Talk, Elon This Week, Elon Today, Elon Tonight, Win Stuff, Touchdown Phoenix Football, the Elon Review, the Extra Mile, Straight Talk, and the Phoenix 14 People, groups, and organizations include: Isabella Cannon, leadership fellows, Christopher Gergen, Jim Hunt, Richard McBride, Richard D’Amato, Dan Wright, Linda Niedziela, Tony Crider, Richard Haworth, Sandra Day O’Conno, Jonathan Kozol, David McCullough, Mac Lewis, Mike Foreman, Allen Gant, Tim O’Brien, Dr. Danieley, Tim Barber, Jerry Tolley, Jim Keady, Marc Basnight, Richard Greene, Kevin Kline, Bruinger, Gross, Jess Clendenning, NC Campus Compact, United Church of Christ, Jim Melvin, William Ruddiman, Alamance Citizens for Education, Spencer Johnson, Brian Williams, Phi Kappa Phi, Leo Lambert, Fred Young, and Elon Academy. Academic departments and buildings featured are: School of Communications, Law School, McMichael, Koury Business Center, admissions, Linder Hall, Alumni Field House, campus scenes, Fine Arts, Teaching and Learning Technologies, and Physical Plant.
Extent
5326 Items (Archival Tapes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
The collection is located in Belk Library Archives Satellite Shelving at Elon University. Please contact the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian for further details about the location.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown. Materials collected and assembled over many years to form collection.
Processing Information
Processed by Chrystal Carpenter, July 2017
- CELEBRATE! (Elon University)
- Clinton, Bill, 1946-
- Clinton, Hillary Rodham
- DVDs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Danieley, James Earl.
- Elon College--Admissions.
- Elon College--Alumni and alumnae.
- Elon College--Art-Exhibitions.
- Elon College--Athletics.
- Elon College--Awards.
- Elon College--Buildings.
- Elon College--Commencement.
- Elon College--Convocation.
- Elon College--Cultural programs.
- Elon College--Faculty.
- Elon College--Habitat for Humanity Chapter.
- Elon College--History.
- Elon College--Muscial performances.
- Elon College--Presidents.
- Elon College--Student performances.
- Elon College--Visiting artists.
- Elon College--Visiting speakers.
- Elon College. Liberal Arts Forum
- Elon University--Admissions.
- Elon University--Alumni and alumnae.
- Elon University--Anniversaries, etc.
- Elon University--Art--Exhibitions.
- Elon University--Athletics.
- Elon University--Awards.
- Elon University--Buildings.
- Elon University--Commencement.
- Elon University--Convocation.
- Elon University--Cultural programs.
- Elon University--Elon Academy.
- Elon University--Faculty.
- Elon University--Founders Day.
- Elon University--Habitat for Humanity Chapter.
- Elon University--History.
- Elon University--Presidents.
- Elon University--Societies, etc.
- Elon University--Students.
- Elon University--Visiting artists.
- Elon University--Visiting speakers.
- Elon University. Liberal Arts Forum
- Gore, Albert, 1948-
- Mini-DV Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Super-VHS (TM) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- U-matic Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- VHS Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- digital moving image formats Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- open reel audiotapes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- video recordings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- videocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- videotapes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Author
- Encoded by Judy Hamler, July 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Belk Library Archives & Special Collections Repository