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The Institute for the Humanities, founded in 1987, was developed in response to a recognized need for renewed dialogue across disciplines. Originally oriented around the humanities and the arts, the center soon evolved into a widely recognized venue for international scholarship. The records are largely comprised of video and sound cassettes documenting a diverse range of events.

There are two series in the Institute for the Humanities record group: Administrative Records and Audio-Visual Material. The records, largely comprised of videotapes and cassette tapes, provide dynamic evidence of the steady growth and refinement of an initiative that greatly enriched teaching and scholarship in the humanities at the University of Michigan.

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Audio-Visual Material

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The Audio-Visual series, consisting of rich and excellent documentation of lectures, speeches, conferences, and events, is arranged chronologically by year and then by two formats: VHS videotape and audio-cassette tape. Researchers should note that there might be overlap (that is, the same lecture or conference recorded and described in each format). Presenters, when known, are identified by field (discipline) and institution.

The extent of the documentation varies from year to year. There is very little for 1987-1988 (Theatre and Society) and only the second semester is represented for 1988-1989 (Translation: Cultural Confrontation and Transformation). The years between 1989 and 1997 are well documented in recordings of conferences, forums, lectures, brown bags, and performances. Recent years, 1997-1998 and 1998-1999, contain only a few items.

Researchers are reminded that printed material in the form of publications is described in a finding aid immediately following this one. A complete run of annual reports is a highly recommended source for further information, and for adding context to the audio-visual records. Here one can find, year-by-year, annual highlights, program schedules and notes, profiles of UM fellows and visiting fellows, and development activities.