Series 4. Class Photos, 1895-1953, bulk 1895-1918
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
The records of the Oversized Photograph Collection span the years of 1883 through 1985 with the bulk from 1895-1923. The collection came from the private donations of alumni. It is unknown if any came to the archives through any record transfer from other offices on campus. 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 5 series that suit the majority of the materials, and they include Series 1 (Students/Campus Life), Series 2 (Administrators/Faculty/Staff), Series 3 (Sports), Series 4 (Class Photos), and Series 5 (Buildings). The contents in each series are arranged in numerical order according to the number on the mylar sleeve covering each photograph. It is not arranged in a normal alphabetical or chronological order.
The collection is small and does not include any pictures beyond 1985. They are important to research because they reveal interesting aspects of fashion changes, student activities, and especially the growth of the college. All photographs have been placed in mylar sleeves and each mylar sleeve is numbered. as a folder would be. Some of the photographs include the names of those in the photo. It is recommended that photographs not be removed from the mylar sleeves in order to scan, copy, or photograph them. This collections is open for research and further donations.
The collection is small and does not include any pictures beyond 1985. They are important to research because they reveal interesting aspects of fashion changes, student activities, and especially the growth of the college. All photographs have been placed in mylar sleeves and each mylar sleeve is numbered. as a folder would be. Some of the photographs include the names of those in the photo. It is recommended that photographs not be removed from the mylar sleeves in order to scan, copy, or photograph them. This collections is open for research and further donations.
Dates
- 1895-1953, bulk 1895-1918
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions. This collection is open for research. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections. Contact the archivist for more information.
Extent
.72 Linear Feet (5 oversize archives boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
This series includes class photographs of graduating classes, reunions, anniversaries, and the infamous class trips to Washington, DC. Some only include students of a class from a particular geographical area, and they are clearly labeled. Some of the pictures note the donors name, but many are not listed. Box 2, Folder 2 is very fragile. In Box 3, Folder 5a the photograph includes an attached printed interview done by Sara Hughes that describes the family history of Betty Stultz Carl, who is a student in the photo and very well may be the donor of the photograph. There are no restrictions.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in numerical order according to the numbers on the mylar sleeves.
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