Series 6. Student Life, 1895-2008, bulk 1974, 1996
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
The records of the photograph collection span the years as early as 1873 through 2016 with the bulk from 1962-2001. The collection came primarily from the Office of Public Relations (now The Office of University Communications and Marketing) and private donations given many years prior to maintaining donor records. The collection is organized by subject, which was necessary during processing in the absence of a functional original order. The record group is divided into 8 series that suit the majority of the materials. The series include: Series 1 (Buildings/Structures/Miscellaneous), Series 2 (Class and Graduates/Students), Series 3 (Administrators/Faculty/Staff), Series 4 (Events), Series 5 (Sports), Series 6 (Student Life), Series 7 (Campus Visitors), and Series 8 (Miscellaneous). The contents in each series are arranged in alphabetical order and in some cases followed in chronological order.
The photograph collection tells a broad story about the people and events of the college, culture, and the history of the school. The pictures reveal interesting things about culture and history have long been replaced by a more modern and changed American culture. The history and growth of the school are reflected in Series 1 (Buildings/Structures/Miscellaneous) and Series 2 (Class/Graduate Students). Series 4 (Events) and Series 6 (Student Life) can help researchers uncover activities that were important to students in various eras and uncover some events and parts of culture that were once very popular but no longer exist - especially some from the 1960s-1970s.
Some photographs that are fragile have been placed in protective sleeves and can be scanned with the protective sleeve left in place to protect the photograph. The largest gap in the collection is the 21st century. This gap will continue to grow as more photographs are born digitally rather than printed. There is potential for this record group to expand to include a digital collection.
The photograph collection tells a broad story about the people and events of the college, culture, and the history of the school. The pictures reveal interesting things about culture and history have long been replaced by a more modern and changed American culture. The history and growth of the school are reflected in Series 1 (Buildings/Structures/Miscellaneous) and Series 2 (Class/Graduate Students). Series 4 (Events) and Series 6 (Student Life) can help researchers uncover activities that were important to students in various eras and uncover some events and parts of culture that were once very popular but no longer exist - especially some from the 1960s-1970s.
Some photographs that are fragile have been placed in protective sleeves and can be scanned with the protective sleeve left in place to protect the photograph. The largest gap in the collection is the 21st century. This gap will continue to grow as more photographs are born digitally rather than printed. There is potential for this record group to expand to include a digital collection.
Dates
- 1895-2008, bulk 1974, 1996
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research without any restrictions.
Extent
3.93 Linear Feet (10 archives boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
This series is divided into 3 sub-series that include Sub-Series 1 (Organizations), Sub-Series 2 (Student Activities), and Sub-Series 3 (Student Services). Organizations include those that are current and those that no longer exist, but it is not a complete representation of all the student clubs and organizations. APB in Sub-Series 1, Box 1, Folder 2 is an acronym for Activities Program Board. Several other abbreviated titles are unidentifiable. Abbreviated acronyms are in order at the beginning of each letter they begin with.
Sub-Series 2 contains a treasure trove of photographs that reveal diversity and culture changes through fashion, activities, behaviors and events. This sub-series was sorted into major themes and themes that might be popular research topics. Box 3, Folder 4 and 7 contain undated photographs that appear to be from the early 20th century or possibly even the late 19th century. In Box 4, Folder 10 there are photographs that eppear to be from the early 20th century. Folder 14 contains photographs that are identified with names on the back, but most are not dated. Some of the photographs in Folder 12 could be SUTV but were marked Communications.
Sub-Series 2 contains a treasure trove of photographs that reveal diversity and culture changes through fashion, activities, behaviors and events. This sub-series was sorted into major themes and themes that might be popular research topics. Box 3, Folder 4 and 7 contain undated photographs that appear to be from the early 20th century or possibly even the late 19th century. In Box 4, Folder 10 there are photographs that eppear to be from the early 20th century. Folder 14 contains photographs that are identified with names on the back, but most are not dated. Some of the photographs in Folder 12 could be SUTV but were marked Communications.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Repository Details
Part of the Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu