Scope and Contents
Collection contains meeting minutes, reports, program information, notes, publicity, and publications from 1957-1973.
Dates
- 1957-1973
Creator
- University of Oregon. University Film Society (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Archival material may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws and other regulations.
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Biographical / Historical
The University Film Society was formed to bring otherwise unavailable films such as experimental revivals, art films, foreign and New American cinema, to the UO community. Membership was required to make reservations and order tickets.
[Source: University Film Society publications, University Archives publications, UA Ref 4, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.]
Extent
0.5 linear feet (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The University Film Society was dedicated to bringing otherwise unavailable films to the UO community. Records include minutes, reports, and publicity.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The records have been acquired through occasional transfers from the University Film Society.
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Education, Higher -- Oregon -- Eugene Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Motion pictures -- Oregon -- Eugene Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Student Life Subject Source: Archiveswest
- Universities and colleges -- Oregon -- Eugene Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Oregon. University Film Society
- Title
- Guide to the University Film Society
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Tanya Parlet
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
