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David Pierpont Gardner audio-visual collection, 1973-1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gardner, David Pierpont,1933-
- Title
- David Pierpont Gardner audio-visual collection
- Dates
- 1973-1983 (inclusive)19731983
- Quantity
- 5 U-matic videocassettes, 1 VHS videocassette, 2 audiocassettes, 2 reel-to-reel audiotapes
- Collection Number
- A0024
- Summary
- The David Pierpont Gardner audio-visual collection (1973-1983) consists of instructional videos hosted by Gardner detailing research and academic life at the University of Utah. The collection also contains audio recordings, including tapes of Gardner's inauguration as University of Utah president, a position he held from 1973-1982.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
David Pierpont Gardner (b. 1933) received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1955, his M.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1959, and his Ph.D. from the University of Utah in 1966. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, member of the National Academy of Education, and a member of the American Philosophical Society. Following his tenure as President at the University of Utah from 1973-1982, he became President of the University of California from 1983-1992. From 1993 to 1999, he was the president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. More recently, he served as the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the J. Paul Getty Trust from 2000 to 2004. Now in his retirement, he remains an active supporter of education.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The David Pierpont Gardner audio-visual collection (1973-1983) consists of instructional videos hosted by Gardner detailing research and academic life at the University of Utah. The collection also contains audio recordings, including tapes of Gardner's inauguration as University of Utah president.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| cassette | ||
| 1 | What Is a University? U-matic videocassette
Originally aired on KUED.
|
undated |
| 2 | What Is University Teaching? (part one) U-matic videocassette
Locally produced television program dealing with the questions of: What are the purposes, methods and results of University teaching? Who decides what good or poor teaching is? Can students be protected from poor teaching? How? How are improvements achieved? What is the ultimate value of a teacher's work? President David P. Gardner discusses these issues with faculty and students. Originally aired on KUED.
|
undated |
| 3 | What Is University Teaching? (part two) U-matic videocassette
In the second program of the series, President Gardner discusses university teaching with Dr. Arvo Van Alstyne, Dr. Dale Dick and Dr. Jack Adamson of the U. of U. faculty. Areas of discussion include: What is good teaching? What responsibilities does teaching carry, and how can a teacher serve his or her students? Originally aired on KUED.
|
undated |
| 4 | What Is University Research? U-matic videocassette
Locally produced television program. Originally aired on KUED.
|
1975 November |
| 5 | Dr. David Gardner Speaks About Civic Dialog U-matic videocassette
Locally produced television program. Originally aired on KUED.
|
1983 May |
| 6 | Technological Transfer and Universities VHS videocassette
6th Herbert Spencer Lecture Series on Technology and Society delivered by University of Pennsylvania president emeritus Professor Martin Meyerson.
Alumni Hall, Towne Building, University of Pennsylvania, 3:30PM
|
1982 February 11 |
| 7 | G. Holton Phone-in comments on NCEE Audiocassette |
1983 April 8 |
| 8 | The Declaration of Independence Audiocassette
Soloist: James Javore
Performed at D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
|
1983 April 20 |
| Reel | ||
| 9 | President David Pierpont Gardner inauguration (part one) Reel-to-reel audiotape |
1973 November 19 |
| 10 | President David Pierpont Gardner inauguration (part two) Reel-to-reel audiotape |
1973 November 19 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education--United States--Sources
Corporate Names
- University of Utah
Form or Genre Terms
- moving images
- sound recordings
