UCAR Communications Records

Collection

Identifier: - 02-COMM

Scope and Contents

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This collection consists of three series: audio-visual materials, Communications Office records, and a small selection of reports. The audio-visual materials include photographic negatives, slides, photographic prints, digital photographs, film, audio cassettes, video cassettes, and digital media. The photographic materials cover NCAR and UCAR history from its earliest beginnings through 2018. A selection of digitized photographs are available online in OpenSky. The film, audio, and video materials cover a range of topics, from clips of NCAR scientists speaking on their research to footage from field projects. The office records primarily relate to image selection for NCAR/UCAR publications and exhibits, and the Communications Office video collection. The news releases consist of information released by UCAR Communications from 1999 to 2010. These materials are a continuation of the information releases in the Information Office Records. The reports were generated by UCAR Communications and capture all mentions of UCAR/NCAR in media coverage of Climategate.

Dates

Creation: 1946-2018
Other: Date acquired: 2013-01-17

Creator

UCAR Communications Office (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the Reports Series is limited due to copyright limitations. Some materials that contain potentially sensitive or personally identifying information are restricted. Please contact the NCAR Archives for access.

Conditions Governing Use

Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.

Full Extent

150 Linear Feet

Full Extent

6 Terabytes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The audiovisual materials in the Communications Office Records are arranged by format, with the exception of two sub-series that contain multiple formats: HIAPER Video Material and News Coverage. The recordings in the HIAPER sub-series were received by the Archives in boxes labeled “For HIAPER video.” Most of the recordings in the news coverage sub-series were received in boxes organized by broadcast year. The original groupings and arrangement for these two sub-series have been maintained.

Physical Access Requirements

The collection must be viewed in the Archives during normal business hours. Please note that most items in this collection are stored off-site, and advance notice is needed for access to these materials.

Technical Access Requirements

Audio visual materials have not been reformatted to a digital medium. Some are not available for playback due to preservation concerns associated with playing the original tapes, or because playback equipment is not available.

Source of Acquisition

UCAR Communications

Method of Acquisition

Materials donated by Shilo Hall and Rachael Drummond of UCAR Communications.

Accruals and Additions

Accrual, 3/ 22/2013: Audio-visual materials, including VHS and Betacam tapes. Accrual, 2018-2019: over 11,000 negatives, slides, contact sheets, and prints, boxes and drawers of VHS and Betacam tapes, as well as approximately 100,000 digital images and videos comprising the full Communications Image Collection.

Information Office Records

The UCAR Communications office grew out of the Information Office. For earlier records related to this collection, see the Information Office Records.