Reference code
ZA UCT BVF03
Title
CVET
Date(s)
- undated (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
After the organisation found itself without premises, its video archives were temporarily housed at the Western Cape Provincial Library Service. While there, Michigan State University embarked on a process of digitising the source material, which continued until its funding ran out.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Centre for Curating the Archive.
Scope and content
Founded in 1973, the Community Video Education Trust (CVET) was formed to democratise media access and use video technology as a catalyst in social development. Primarily active in the Western Cape, it trained members of various community organisations in video production and produced material for a variety of organisations. Especially during the 1980s, it covered many political events in the Western Cape. The material ranges from newsreel-type footage on umatic, and CVET student productions to an assortment of completed documentaries from other sources, mostly on VHS.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions governing access
No restrictions apply.
Conditions governing reproduction
CVET retains all intellectual property rights in the material. Written permission is required to reproduce the material.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Collection consists of film reels, umatics, and VHS tapes. Please arrange viewing in advance.
Finding aids
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Note
Inventories are available.