Seattle University Office of Public Relations Photographs
Scope and Contents note
The collection of photographs is exclusively in black and white and in a variety of sizes. Selected smaller photographs are captioned for yearbook layouts. Some proofs are also included.
Dates
- 1950-1989
- Majority of material found within 1950 - 1975
Creator
- Seattle University. Office of Public Relations (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Biographical/Historical note
This collection of historic photographs was assembled by the Office of Public Relations under John Talevich, Professor of Journalism, who was faculty supervisor to the Aegis yearbook and the Spectator student newspaper. Forde Photographers, Seattle, produced the majority of images which were published in the Aegis, Spectator, Seattle U Reports, alumni newsletters, advancement and admissions brochures and all external public relations. The Office of Public Relations transitioned into the administrative offices of University Advancement and Marketing and Communications.
Extent
15 Linear Feet (15 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection of photographs broadly chronicles Seattle University history from 1950-1989, including student life in classrooms, dormitories, clubs and social events; student athletes and sporting events, faculty, special campus events, ceremonies and dedications; buildings and grounds (aerial and landscape); and visiting dignitaries.
General Physical Description note
15 linear feet (15 boxes)
- Colleges and Universities
- Forde Photographers (Seattle, Wash.)
- Photographs
- Seattle
- Seattle University--Buildings--Photographs.
- Seattle University--History--20th century--Photographs.
- Seattle University--Photographs
- Seattle University--Students--Photographs
- Seattle University. Office of Public Relations
Creator
- Seattle University. Office of Public Relations (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Seattle University Office of Public Relations Photographs
- Author
- Mary Linden Sepulveda
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for preparing the finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle University, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Special Collections Repository