Audiovisual recordings, circa 1940s-1999
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: circa 1940s-1999
Scope and Content
The audiovisual material in this collection represents the work of the David Sarnoff Research Center dating from circa 1940s to 2009. Containing roughly 79 films, 264 videos and 164 sound recordings, these materials document many of the scientists who worked at the lab and their research. Film in the collection are primarily 16mm (except for 3, 35mm film spools and 1 super 8 film), the video is made up of VHS, SVHS, U-Matic, Betacam SP and Digital Betacam videocassettes and audio recordings are on a variety of formats including reels, cassettes, DATs and phonograph records.
Several of the films and sound recordings have been digitized and it is noted if a surrogate exists.
Arrangement
Organized in seven series:
I. Building/grounds
II. Colloquiums
III. Communications
IV. Meetings and seminars
V. Events
VI. Press & media coverage
VII. Unknown test recordings
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Some of the video material is on Digital Betacam videocassettes which cannot be viewed at this time.
Extent
From the Collection: 990 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
Boxes M&A 127-846, M&A 1061-1064, and M&A 1283-1313 are stored offsite. Please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Arrangement
Organized in seven series:
I. Building/grounds
II. Colloquiums
III. Communications
IV. Meetings and seminars
V. Events
VI. Press & media coverage
VII. Unknown test recordings
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Some of the video material is on Digital Betacam videocassettes which cannot be viewed at this time.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Sarnoff Corporation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Radio Corporation of America. David Sarnoff Research Center, Princeton, N.J (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
