Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE), University of Pittsburgh, photograph collection 1986-2005

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE), University of Pittsburgh, Photograph Collection
Creator
University of Pittsburgh. Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education
Collection Number
UA.15.38.1
Extent
10 Linear Feet (160 volumes containing approximately 634,000 negatives, 8,800 proof sheets and prints, 1,812 CDs of digital images, and 1 records center box)
Date
1986-2005
Abstract
The Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE) Photographic Services department provides the University of Pittsburgh community with support for its instruction, institutional, and research missions through location and studio photography. Photographs focus on special events, portraiture, general university buildings, student activities, public relations, sports and stock photography. Popular topics include the Chancellor, Pitt Football, Pitt Basketball, and high profile visitors. This collection consists of photographic negatives, 35mm slides, digital images, and contact sheets taken between 1986 and 2005.
Language
English .
Author
Megan Hedges and Miriam Meislik.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman)
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift of CIDDE in July 2014.

Arrangement

The content is arranged into three series within 160 archival binders as created by CIDDE. All items bear an assigned job number and accompanying job request slip. Scope and Contents Notes are included to provide context as to the topics covered in each series and subseries.

Series I. Photographer, 1988-2005

Series II. Unified Storage, 2002-2005

Series III. Stock Photographs, 1986-2001

History

Photography services at the University of Pittsburgh most likely existed as early as the late 1960s or early 1970s; however, no exact date is known for the establishment of an official department. The earliest information regarding the creation of a Photographic Services department dates to 1977. Prior to the formation of a singular department, two different University departments offered photographic services. One was the Communication Center located in G-20 Hillman Library whose photographers were located on the 9th floor of the Cathedral of Learning. This group was managed by Charles Hughes. The second group, known as Medical Media Services, was located in Scaife Hall. This group consisted of film makers and photographers notably; Pittsburgh photographer Herb Ferguson served as the manager.

Sometime in late 1977 or early 1978 the Communication Center and the Medical Media Services groups were combined to form the University Center for Instructional Resources (UCIR) under the direction of Dr. J. Fred Gage. The newly formed UCIR also had a graphics unit.

Effective July 1, 1995 UCIR merged with the University External Studies Program (UESP), the Technology and Evaluation Center of Academic Computing, and the Office of Faculty Development to form the University Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education (CIDDE). Also included were the learning laboratories of the Graduate School of Library Science. The goal was to facilitate learning and teaching processes through the provision of educational technology and resources. Photographic Services was relocated from Scaife Hall to its present location in the Information Sciences Building in the fall of 1989. In the mid to late 1990s Photographic Services began the transition from film to digital photography and began using digital cameras exclusively in the early 2000s. Digital photography has now completely superseded and replaced film-based photography at CIDDE.

Copyright

All rights reserved. University of Pittsburgh.

Scope and Content Notes

This collection consists of photographs taken by the Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE) Photographic Services department whose mission is to provide the University of Pittsburgh community with support for its instruction, institutional, and research missions through location and studio photography. Photographs in this collection were taken between 1986 and 2005 and focus on activities of the Chancellor, special events, portraiture, high profile visitors, university buildings, student activities, public relations, sports and stock photography. The bulk of the collection contains 35mm negatives, 120mm negatives, 4x5 negatives, 35mm slides, proof sheets, contact prints, and CDs of digital photographs.

A searchable electronic inventory arranged by job number is available to archives staff to provide more in-depth searching of subjects. Information here duplicates what appears on the job slips.

Previous Citation

Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE), University of Pittsburgh, Photograph Collection, 1986-2005, UA.15.38.1, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE), University of Pittsburgh, Photograph Collection, 1986-2005, UA.15.38.1, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Subjects

    Geographic Names

    • Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

    Other Subjects

    • Student activities -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • College presidents
    • Architecture -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Sports -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Photography -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • University of Pittsburgh

Container List

Series II. Unified Storage, 2002-2005

Container Summary

(40 volumes)

Scope and Content Notes

This series contains photographs taken by various CIDDE photographers between January 2002 and October 2005. Subjects include: Portraits, Convocations, visit of President George W. Bush, Picnics, Luncheons, Dinners, Graduations, Lecture Laureate Programs, Southside Complex, Sports, Press Conferences, Panel Discussions, Alumni Events, Dean Scholarship Ball, Retirement Receptions, Coaches and Coach Family Shots, Heinz Lecture Series, Awards Dinners, Campus Stock Photographs, Cameos of Caring, Schenley Park, Petersen Event Center, Peregrine Falcon, Board of Trustee Events, Team Pittsburgh, Pitt Magazine, A.W. Mellon Distinguished Lectures Series, Posvar Training Sessions, Teaching Times, Media Day, Distinguished Teaching Awards, Homecoming, White Coat Ceremony, Fanfest, Arrival Survival, Lantern Night, Panther Night, Pitt Remembers, Move In Day, Day of Caring, Provost's Lecture Series, Check Presentations, Reunions, Networking Events, Jazz Concerts, Foreign Dignitaries, Deans, Dedications, Benedum Hall, Debates, Theatre, Teplitz Memorial Moot Courtroom, Blue and Gold Society, September 11 Remembrance, Nationality Rooms, National Council of Jewish Women, Heisman Trophy, visit of Miss America 2003, visit of K. Leroy Irvis, Elmer H. Grimm Sr. Pharmacy Museum, Heinz Field, Light Up Night, and Kennywood.

Series III. Stock Photographs, 1986-2001

Container Summary

(11 binders and one records box)

Scope and Content Notes

This series contains photographs taken by various CIDDE photographers between 1986 and 2001. The subjects include: Miscellaneous and Stock Slides (9 binders and 1 misc. box), Cathedral of Learning Stock Slides, Chatauqua at Pitt (3 binders), Discovery Weekend, Sports, Football, The Last Game at Pitt Stadium, First Day at Heinz Field, Foster Project, Law Professor Portraits, and University Buildings.