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University of Central Florida Special Collections Vertical Files

 Collection
Identifier: SC-102

Abstract

The Vertical Files Collection, 1872-2016, is an artificial collection, contains a wide variety of collected materials documenting or relevant to Central Florida's local history. Collection also includes subject materials such as book arts, typography, travel, tourism, and the West Indies. Included are newsletters, magazines, news clippings, reports, pamphlets, documents, photographs, and handbooks.

Dates

  • created: 1872-2016

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The entire collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Vertical Files were collected over time by Special Collections staff to serve as a reference file for subjects relating to the collections held in the Special Collections. The purpose of the vertical file was to house small and random items on a variety of topics to assist researchers. These topics include Central Florida institutions, events, and organizations; topical files for artists in the Bryant West Indies collection; materials related to fine bindings, printers, presses, and rare book formats; and a small collection of printed materials related to Travel and Tourism. This collection is on-going project, therefore additional materials are being added as received.

Extent

6.50 Linear Feet (6 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged alphabetically from A-Z order according to subject area.

Method of Acquisition

The University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Staff created the collection in 2016 (CFM2016_02). It is an on-going project; therefore, additional materials will be added to the collection as received.

Related Materials

The Vertical Files are subject files that relate to all collections in the Special Collections. Collection guides and the inventory of the records can be found here.

Processing Information

Documents are filed in alphabetical order by topic and stored in acid free folders and boxes.

Title
University of Central Florida Special Collections Vertical Files
Author
Suphi Burak Ogreten
Date
00/00/2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the UCF Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections & University Archives
University of Central Florida Libraries
P.O. Box 162666
Orlando Florida 32816-2666 US
(407) 823-2576