Finding Aid for University Motion Pictures, 1956-1965 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: University Motion Pictures, 1956-1965

ID: 39/1/811

Primary Creator: Public Information

Extent: 1.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: By film

Subjects: Medical Center, Motion Pictures, Public Relations, Public Service, Research, Student Life, Teaching, University of Illinois

Formats/Genres: Motion Pictures/Videotapes

Languages: English

A series of five color, sound motion picture films about the University of Illinois produced for circulation by the Public Information Office, including "Voice of a Great University" (1960) on teaching, "Beyond Teaching" (1956) on research, "Serving the Whole State" (1959) on public services, "Student Life" (1962) on the problems and opportunities of undergraduates and "The Dedicated" (1959) on the professional colleges at the Medical Center in Chicago. Sponsored by the Dad's and Mother's Associations, the films include interviews with faculty members; views of agricultural and scientific research projects; shots of extension, medical and business services to people; discussions of student counseling, housing, social adjustment and activities and the work of the colleges, laboratories and hospitals at the Medical Center.

In 1919, a special committee of the Board of Trustees "recommended establishing a 'Bureau of Publicity' whose duties would be along 'University publicity and propaganda lines'¹. On August 15, 1919 the Board of Trustees appointed Joseph F. Wright as Director of Publicity, effective September 1, 1920². On July 25, 1956 the Board of Trustees approved a change of title to Director of Public Information³.The Office of Public Information is charged with the responsibility "for interpreting the University to the public" and with "the task of collecting University news and making it available to the communications media"⁴. The Director of Public Information advises the President on University matters "in which the public is interested" and assists "in interpreting University policies and activities" through the media⁵.

In September 1967, the Director became University Director of Public Information and Assistant to the President for institutional relations and development⁶. On January 17, 1980 the Board of Trustees authorized the position of Special Assistant to the President and university director of public information and communication activities⁷.

1. Jerome Rodnitzky, "A History of Public Relations at the University of Illinois, 1904-1930" (unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, University of Illinois, 1967), p. 193.

2. Board of Trustees Transactions, 30th Report, August 15, 1919, p. 505.

3. Ibid., 49th Report, July 25, 1956, p. 20.

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Academic Staff Handbook, p. 33.

5. University of Illinois Statutes, Section 50(b), June 1958.

6. President's Faculty Letter, No. 174, April 7, 1969, p. 5.

7. Board of Trustees Transactions, 60th Report, January 17, 1980, p. 506-07.

Medical Center
Motion Pictures
Public Relations
Public Service
Research
Student Life
Teaching
University of Illinois

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: May 21, 1964

Other Note: 5 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/3901811.pdf

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