Photographic negatives, 1946-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains photographic negatives created by UCAR/NCAR staff photographers, and occasionally scientists and staff, from 1946-1987. The negatives document scientific research conducted in laboratories and at field sites; depict research equipment, aircraft, computers, and weather phenomena; portray NCAR staff, visitors, meetings, lectures, and special events; and document administrative matters. The negatives include original images taken by staff photographers and copy negatives produced for NCAR/UCAR staff members. The photographer is listed in the "Creator" field when known. If only the photographer's intials are provided in the documentation, the initials are listed in the scope and content note.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1987, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: UCAR Communications Office (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Please note that the photographic negatives and slides in this collection are stored off-site, and advance notice is needed for access to these materials.
Biographical / Historical
This subseries of images was created by the photographers, and sometimes scientists and staff, in the Information Office/Communications Office to document facilities, projects, field campaigns, staff, and events.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 150 Linear Feet
Full Extent
From the Collection: 6 Terabytes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The photographic negatives in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically by subject. This is the organization provided in the subject-based card catalog for negatives created by the NCAR photography office. The card catalog references negatives created through 1987. Negatives created after the card catalog system ceased are listed in numerical order by negative set number in the following sub-series. Negative set numbers are listed in the item title, or in the scope and content note for groups of related negatives.
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository