Planetarium Collection
Scope and Contents
The Audio Visual series consists of materials used by Dr. David Taylor when presenting planetarium shows in the Rocket Room Planetarium.
The condition of audio quality is unknown.
The News Releases series consists of 27 news and announcements from the planetarium. An understanding of the planetarium show schedule can be acquired from this series.
Dates
- 1972 - 1986-11-10
Conditions Governing Use
The items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
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The Slippery Rock University Archives assumes no responsibility for copyright infringement by users. Contact the Archives at rockarchives@sru.edu for more information.
Biographical / Historical
The materials found in the Audio Visual series was discovered by the Facilities and Planning Department during renovation of Vincent Science Hall.
Professor Emeritus Dr. David Taylor organized and presented planetarium shows in the prior Rocket Room Planetarium. He was contacted regarding this material and verified that he used it for audio visual purposes when he presented shows in the planetarium.
The Slippery Rock University Archives acquired the collection in July, 2008.
Extent
16 Reels
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is divided into two series: News Releases and Audio Visual.
All 16 audio visual materials are offsite. Within the audio visual series are 4 reels (8 mm) and 12 audio tapes (either 5 in or 7.5 in).
News Releases are arranged chronologically and can be found in 20-9 in a folder titled "School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Planetarium".
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-4295
rockarchives@sru.edu