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Audio Visual, circa 1918 - 1979

 Series
Identifier: Series 7

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers at this level.

Scope and Contents

The recordings in this series capture the influential work and impact of Frank and Dr. Lillian Gilbreth. These recordings include the original films created by the Gilbreths used to analyze worker motions as well as lectures, speeches, interviews, and instruction in the field of motion study and its applications in industrial engineering, the home, and the workplace. Recordings include film, videocassettes, audio reels, audiocassettes, and vinyl records....

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Dates

  • Creation: circa 1918 - 1979

Creator

Access Information

The majority of collection is open for research. The Gilbreth Family Restricted materials have been restricted due to donor request; prior consent from the Gilbreth family is required before viewing.

Extent

From the Collection: 83.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Processing Information

Films av 20, 22, 23, 46, and 47 were digitized by George Blood in 2023. Films av 20, 22, 23, and 47 were rehoused on archival cores but original carriers were retained and are stored with films. Slide viewer, slides, and microfilm were moved from this series to their relevant series: Series 5 (microfilm), Series 9 (slide viewer), and Series 12 (slides and associated ephemera).

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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