University of Connecticut, Athletic Game Films Collection

Collection — Box: 1.51.F.4-G.5

Identifier: 1997-0012

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains approxomately seversl hundred reels of 16mm film, VHS video and betacam tapes that document some of the intercollegiate competitions of the University of Connecticut's football, basketball, soccer, tennis, archery, and track teams which date from circa 1930-1998. Many of the games were filmed and developed by Jerauld A. Manter, a UConn faculty member.

Dates

undated, circa 1930-2004

Restrictions on Access

Access to media is by appointment only.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics oversees and organizes both men's and woman's sports.

Extent

5.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The collection contains moving image recordings (in multiple formats) of University athletic games throughout the 20th century.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by format and chronologically therein.

Series I: 16mm film (undated, 1944-1979)

Series II: VHS tape (undated, 1986-1998)

Series III: Other formats (undated, 1986-2000)

Acquisition Information

Materials in the collection have been transfered to the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center from the Division of Athletics periodically beginning in the mid 1980s.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the University, its history, administration, faculty, staff, and students. Realted materaisl may also be found in the sport media guides (Dodd periodicals) and programs and in the Athletic Communications Office Records. For detailed information about this collection please contact the curator or ask at the reference desk.

Subjects

Audio visual materials Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Moving images Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Storrs (inhabited place) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Videocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus