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In 1997, a grant from Dr. and Mrs. James Semans and the Cannon Foundation enabled the School of the Arts to reestablish its Archives and reconnect with its institutional memory. Just as individuals grow and learn from experience, so does an institution. Experience implies a past, a history, and institutions which are able to learn from their past are able to function more effectively. Institutional memory permits informed dialogue and continuity and/or change. It is critical to growth and development.
The collections in the archives consist of the historical records (University archives) of the school and several manuscript collections including: the papers and oral history interviews of the founders of the School; papers relating to several of the early professional affiliate companies of the School; the International Music Program papers of Dr. James H. Semans and Giorgio Ciompi; and the papers of opera mezzo-soprano, Gladys Swarthout and lighting designer Nanane Porcher. In addition, the Archives has a very significant collection of audio-visual materials relating to school performances and official ceremonies. The holdings consist of approximately 15,000 linear feet of materials dating from 1963 to the present.
Printed inventories and indexes for collections can be found in the Reading Room and more extensive finding aids will be encoded for the web and uploaded as they are completed.
The Archives actively encourages use of its collections by all interested persons. Archive materials do not circulate and are available for use in our Reading Room only. Research requests by mail, telephone or e-mail are welcome and will be responded to as quickly as possible. For patrons coming from a distance, a consultation is recommended to ensure availability of materials.
Official University Records
Official University records include the minutes, reports, departmental files, personal and official correspondence, publications, sound and video recordings, programs, photographic materials and other significant records generated in the day-to-day activities of the School. Materials are classified by Record Groups according to the Office, format or medium they represent.
RG 1 Office of the Chancellor
RG 2 Office of the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Arts and Academic Programs
RG 3 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
RG 4 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Development and Public Relations
RG 5 Board of Trustees
RG 6 Foundation Board
RG 7 Board of Visitors
RG 8 Assistants to the Chancellor
RG 9 Office of Admissions
RG 10 Office of Registrar
RG 11 Semans Library
RG 12 Office of Financial Services
RG 13 Office of Human Resources
RG 14 Office of Purchasing
RG 15 Physical Plant/Campus Planning
RG 16 Security
RG 17 Office of Public Relations
RG 18 Contract Services
RG 19 Faculty
RG 20 Faculty Council
RG 21 NCSA Committees
RG 22 Video-Audio Recording Services
RG 23 School of Dance
RG 24 Photograph Collection
RG 25 School of Drama
RG 26 School of Music
RG 27 Publications
RG 28 Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Life
RG 29 General Studies
RG 30 Clippings File
RG 31 Reports
RG 32 Scrapbooks
RG 33 Poster Collection
RG 34 School of Design & Production/Visual Arts
RG 35 Oversize Photographs
RG 36 Faculty Publications
RG 37 Films
RG 38 Video Tapes
RG 39 Audio Tapes
RG 40 Maps
RG 41 Artifacts
RG 42 Blueprints
RG 43 Stevens Center Collection
RG 44 Slide Collection
RG 45 Program Collection
RG 46 Pamphlets/General Literature Collection
RG 47 Oral History Collection
RG 48 School of Filmmaking
Manuscript Collections
MC 4 Piedmont Chamber Orchestra
MC 5 IMP (International Music Program)
MC 6 N.C. Summer Festivals (1973-74)
MC 7 Festival Theatre
MC 8 W-S Civic Music Association
MC 9 Gov. Terry Sanford Papers (Photocopies – Founding Correspondence)
MC 10 Mrs. Paul Muilenberg Papers (Photocopies – Founding Correspondence)
MC 11 Dr. Vittorio Giannini (Published and Handwritten Scores)
MC 12 Nanane Porcher Collection
MC 13 The Gladys Swarthout Collection
MC 14 Dr James and Mary Semans Collection
MC 15 Giorgio Ciompi Papers (IMP)
MC 16 M. Patrick Byers ’72 Collection (Music)
MC 17 Arturo Ciompi ’73 Collection (Music)
MC 18 Edward Stierle ’86 Collection (Dance)
MC 19 Betsy Friday ’78 Collection (Dance)
MC 20 Sandra Williams ’70 Collection (Dance)
MC 21 Larry Ropp Collection (Design) |
