Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
University of the Air
General material designation
- Moving images (electronic)
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Collection
Repository
Reference code
UA-46
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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Date(s)
Physical description area
Physical description
7 gigabytes
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(1966-1983)
Administrative history
University of the Air was a distance learning initiative started by CTV's regional television affiliates to offer degree-related courses on video, taught by university professors across Canada, including Dalhousie faculty. Production started in 1966 and continued until 1983. Courses were structured into series around a central theme and divided into five episodes.
Custodial history
Collection was transferred from the Dalhousie University Public Relations Office.
Scope and content
Collection comprises digital video files of four teaching series produced for television in Atlantic Canada and hosted by Dalhousie University faculty, including: series one (The Oceans); series two (The Structure of Sound); series three (20th Century Latin America: Why Revolution?); and series four (Textiles: Their Development and Effects).
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
Items are listed chronologically.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Preservation-quality master digital files are available at the University Archives.
Restrictions on access
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Associated materials
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
General note
Video cassettes were discarded after digitization.