Public Relations Photo Collection, 1980-2001

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701

Summary

Extent:
18.5 Linear feet Includes 6 large storage boxes and 10 smaller storage boxes. Shelf 25-F.
Creator:
RU Public Relations Department
Abstract:
The photographs in this collection were housed in a file cabinet that was delivered to Archives and Special Collections by Lora Gordon, University Photographer, in Spring 2009, and contains photographs taken by the Radford University Public Relations photographs and contract photographers from approximately 1980-2001. Consult the Public Relations Photo Collection, 1980-2001 finding aid for more information. Boxes 12 and 13 of this collection have been digitized.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The photographs in this collection were housed in a file cabinet that was delivered to Archives and Special Collections by Lora Gordon, University Photographer, in Spring 2009, and contains photographs taken by the Radford University Public Relations photographs and contract photographers from approximately 1980-2001. The photographs consist primarily of promotional photos taken to accompany press release or to meet special photography requests. Examples include scenes of campus or events that were requested by regional newspapers. Other photographs were taken of groups, ensembles, performers, dignitaries, or guest artists who came to campus. The photographs were in housed in labeled file folders (Academics), and have retained the original file order and folder labeling.

Acquisition information:
Transferred from RU Public Relations Department.
Arrangement:

Photos from the RU Public Relations Office have been donated to the archives in different groups at different times. The larger group consists fo RU 6.3.2 - Public Relations Photo Collection, with different Series reflecting original order as determined by the archivist. 1980-2001 is one Series in this group. Other series are being processed and described as they are located in the Archives.

Box 1.A- Camphouse, Mark

Box 2.Campus Architect Shots- Foundation Board Members

Box 3.Founders Day- International

Box 4.Inroads- Miscellaneous Photos

Box 5. M'Ledge Moffett- Radford Magazine (Dec 1984)

Box 6.Radford Magazine (April 1985)- JD Roberto- Visiting Artist

Box 7.Theater Cast Members- Yosemite- Daniel Gilliam's Thesis Project

Box 8.Baseball Organized Photos - Men's Basketball 1989-90

Box 9.Men's Basketball 1990-91 - Field Hockey

Box 10.Men's soccer - Track

Box 11.Spring 99 - Athletic Photos - WInter 2000, Athletics Head Shots

Box 12: Investing in Lifetimes Photos, Box 1 of 2

Box 13: Investing in Lifetimes Photos, Box 2 of 2

Box 14: Metal box with various slides of campus, library construction, social events, all circa 1960s.

Box 15: Prints, student life and campus, c. 1988, by Jack Jeffers

Box 16: Prints, student life and campus, c. 1988, by Jack Jeffers

Box 17: Slipcase binder with 16X20 prints of campus life.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, section 25F.
Physical description:
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