FAU Library Photograph Collection, 1964-2010, 1964-2010, bulk 1964-1998

 

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
15.00 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Collection Title including series, if any; Box and item number; University Archives; Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Boca Raton, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is a visual history of the the Library that shows its many physical changes including the 1984-1986 expansion of the west wing. The Library has always been used by students for resarch and studying but in addition to that it is also a social area were students mingle and talk. These photographs also show the changes in the ways the library is used by students while maintaining the same goal of studying and research. There are 242 items in this collection consisting photographs, transparencies, contact sheets, and negatives.

Acquisition information:
Periodic transfer from Media Relations and donations from individual photographers.
Processing information:

This collection was processed by Leslie Siegel.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into series and within each series the photographs are arranged in chronological order.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

The collection is open for research. If publishing photographs, the researcher must fill out the University Archives Permission to Publish form. In addition, it is the researcher

Preferred citation:

Collection Title including series, if any; Box and item number; University Archives; Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Boca Raton, Florida.

Location of this collection:
S. E. Wimberly Library
777 Glades Rd
Boca Raton
FL
33431
USA