Harvard University News Office photographs: faculty press and publicity portraits, approximately 1960-approximately 1969
Overview
The Harvard University News Office was established in 1919. The first photographer was hired in 1943. These are photographs, chiefly of faculty members, used in press releases and publicity.
Dates
- Creation: 1960- 1969
Creator
- Harvard University. News Office (Organization)
Researcher Access
The photographs are open for research.
Extent
0.2 cubic feet (1 half document box)Back-and-white photographs, used for publicity purposes and/or to accompany press releases.
Historical note
The Harvard University News Office was established in 1919. The first photographer was hired in 1943. During the early 1970s, the News Office was placed administratively under the Office of the Vice President for Government, Community and Public Affairs. In 1994-1995, the name of the office was changed to Harvard University Office of News and Public Affairs and later was renamed Public Affairs and Communications.
Acquisition Information
Transferred to the Harvard University Archives from the News Office.
General note
This document last updated 2015 November 12.
Processing Information
This inventory was created in July 2013 by Kate Bowers from a variety of information sources. The photographs were not examined.
Titles were devised by the archivist unless otherwise noted.
Creator
- Harvard University. News Office (Organization)
- Title
- Harvard University. News Office. Harvard University News Office photographs: faculty press and publicity portraits, 1960-1969 : an inventory
- Author
- Harvard University Archives
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua29013
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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