Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Archives?
According to Mr. Webster, an archives
is "a place for keeping public records." The popular image
synonymous with this definition is usually one of dusty, dull records,
mounds of paper, rows of file cabinets, and long aisles of boxes. While
our University Archives also contains the requisite cabinets and
boxes needed to house our resources, the contents of our holdings
is what makes our collection so interesting and dynamic. Our
emphasis is on acquiring and preserving materials that will have
historical value, now or in the future. As a result,
items are being added continuously as our history is being made.
What types of materials do you have?
Our primary goal is to serve as the depository of all university
publications and records of historical and research importance. In
addition to collecting official university documents, we are also
eager to acquire materials which document and depict the activities
and functions of our entire university community, encompassing
faculty, staff and students.
Within these guidelines, types of materials include:
Publications (memos, reports, announcements, brochures, catalogs,
budgets, etc.) and other miscellaneous materials of university divisions,
colleges, departments, offices, support and extension services, and
student groups and organizations. Archives holds runs of the
following campus publications:
University News Facts (Faculty and staff newsletter, May 22, 1970-October 29, 1971)
University News Facts. (v.1, no. 1 May 22, 1970)
University
News Facts. (v. 2, no. 23 Sept. 17, 1971)
University
News Facts. (v. 2, no. 24 Sept. 24, 1971)
Directions (University
newsletter, October 1971-Fall 1972)
Directions (v.
1, no. 1 October 1971)
Directions (v.
1, no. 3 Summer 1972)
Mariner (Faculty and staff newsletter, November 5, 1971-February 1995)
Mariner (v.2, no. 30 November 5, 1971)
Halyard (First student newspaper, January 9, 1974-July 6, 1976)
Halyard (v.
1, no. 1 January 9, 1974)
Phoenix (UNF journalism lab publication, August 16, 1976-March 7, 1977)
Campus Up-Date (Student newspaper, September 2, 1976-June 1977)
Spinnaker (Student newspaper, August 17, 1977 - to date)
UNF Soundings (UNF magazine, Fall 1984 - Fall 1989)
UNF Journal for Alumni and Friends (Spring 1992- to date)
Inside UNF / Inside (Faculty and staff newsletter, March 1995 - to date)
Publications (fine arts programs, commencement programs, seminar / conference and workshop announcements, etc.) and other miscellaneous materials relating to university events and activities.
Speeches and addresses of UNF Presidents and other administrators at Presidential Inaugurations, UNF building groundbreakings and dedications, and other ceremonial events.
Inaugural Address. President Adam W. Herbert. September 29, 1989.
Groundbreaking
and dedication speeches, 1981-
Publications of any other state-supported organization closely related to the University (e.g., former State Board of Regents memos, minutes).
Newsclippings pertaining to the University of North Florida and
its activities. Clippings date from 1963 to date; indexes
to contents are available.
Master's theses and dissertations written by UNF students; and Faculty / Staff monographs. One
archival copy remains in Archives, a second circulating copy
is placed in the General Collection.
Do you have only paper documents?
Formats of our holdings vary considerably. The
collection includes traditional paper documents such as complete
runs of university budgets, campus newspapers and college catalogs,
as well as video / audio recordings, maps, architectural drawings,
blueprints, awards, banners, artifacts, assorted memorabilia, photographs,
slides, and negatives. We
also provide access to digital images and full text documents, such
as these early UNF documents:
From Scratch Pads and Dreams: a Ten Year History of the University of North Florida,
by Dr. Daniel Schafer
The Impact of the University of North Florida on the Jacksonville Economy (1978)
Leonardo da Vinci Venture Studies program (1973)
North Star (first UNF yearbook, 1974)
Master Site Development Plan (1972)
New State University in Jacksonville... (1969)
New State University Opening...(1971)
A Public Degree-Granting Institution of Higher Education for Duval... (1967)
University of North Florida Fact Book (1979)
How are materials acquired?
We have automatic deposit of many primary documents from campus offices,
but, for a good part of the collection (i.e, memorabilia, announcements,
programs, etc.), we rely on the goodwill and assistance of college
and departmental offices, and members of the UNF community.
We heartily encourage members to become active in collecting materials
and to serve as our "eyes and ears" for potential donations. Examples
include: University offices being renovated, faculty /staff members
retiring, heavy use of recycling boxes, etc. We will also be glad to go to campus offices and assess potential donations for placement in Archives. In
addition, please keep Archives in mind when:
Planning campus events: Announcements, programs, invitations
would help us keep a record of elusive campus activities. Please
drop some copies in the Campus Mail to: Eileen Brady, Library,
University Archives.
Producing mailing lists for offices: Put Archives on those lists
to receive printed materials!
Disseminating reports and other documents.
Do materials circulate?
Due to the scarce / valuable / unique
nature of the materials, they do not ordinarily circulate. However,
circulating copies of UNF faculty and staff publications, UNF
master's theses and dissertations, and some governmental reports
are available for checkout in other library collections. Photocopiers
are also available for use on the first floor.
Where is University Archives and how can we access materials?
University Archives is on the first floor of the library. Because it has
minimal staffing, appointments are necessary. Please call 620-1533;
or send an email to: ebrady@unf.edu
Links to other relevant UNF sources:
Location, Hours and Access: University Archives is located
on the first floor. Due to the unique nature of our non-circulating materials,
access is by appointment. Please contact: (904) 620-1533; email: ebrady@unf.edu
