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Series V. DIGITAL FILES, 1980-2011

 Series

Scope and Contents

Digital files are comprised primarily of graphic files, including but not limited to image files (.tiff and .jpg) and design files (.psd, .ai, .dwg). This series also contains video files (.vob, .mov, .m4v) and a small portion of office files (.pdf, .ppt., .doc). The EDA may not be able to provide access to every file type due to limitations emulating obsolete software and file types.

Guide to Using the Digital Index The digital index is an inventory of all digital carriers, and lists information discerned from the physical legacy media as well as information gained during processing of the logical copies. The index lists: Media Identifier– the unique identifier assigned to each item Media Type – what the original carrier is, such as a CD or floppy disk Media Metadata – any labeling on the legacy media, which may include references to a project the designer worked on. Series - added to cross-reference what other Series content may align with Project – this is called out when applicable, and noted on the digital index as well as the project index Date – the date the item was created File types – file extensions present (for example, .doc, .pdf, .jpg) Summary – a brief description of contents Number of Files and File Size (MB) - provides a better understanding of the amount of information on each legacy media

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-2011

Access Statement

Collection is open for research. Digital files are available with advanced request in the Environmental Design Archives (EDA) reading room, and are not available online. Boxes 4-8 contain the physical media that digital files originated from. Access to digital files on original carriers is prohibited; users will be provided with access copies. Technical limitations may hinder the EDA’s ability to provide access to some digital files.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet: (12 cartons, 8 boxes, 7 flat files, 14 models and 57 GB (13,351 files))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

57 GB (13,351 files). No arrangement has been imposed on this series **see Project Index and Digital Index

Repository Details

Part of the University of California, Berkeley. College of Environmental Design. Environmental Design Archives Repository

Contact:
230 Bauer Wurster Hall #1820
Berkeley CA 94720-1820 USA