Video, 1946-1990
Part of collection: Sperry Corporation, UNIVAC Division photographs and audiovisual materials (1985-261)
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1990
Scope and Content
The series was divided into two subseries to reflect the subjects of training and marketing. Videocassettes that are part of a sequence were kept together.
This series is compiled of the videos of the Sperry UNIVAC Corporation dating primarily from 1971 through 1990. Most of the series consists of training videos for the company’s computers and operating systems, annual presentations, commercials and marketing presentations. Of note is historic footage of the ENIAC computer, presentations by famous motion picture actor Kirk Douglas, footage from the television program “What’s My Line?, (sponsored by Remington Rand UNIVAC) and many hours of instructional video describing the use of the company’s products.
Extent
From the Collection: 105 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Litigators may not view the collection without approval.
There are no viewing or listening stations for analog audio, video, or film in the reading room. To access this material, please place a digitization request for the item(s).
Film material is located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Physical access to unstable portions is granted at the discretion of the conservator. In order to increase access to unstable materials, digital copies have been created.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Sperry Rand (Corporation). Univac Division (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
