Records of the Office of Information and Public Services
Scope and Contents
The Records of the Office of Information and Public Services consists of documents dated 1923 to 1970, with the bulk falling from 1969 to 1970. Materials include histories of the university and various schools and departments created by or for the Office of Information and Public Services during the university's centennial in 1970.
Dates
- Creation: 1923-1970
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1969-1970
Creator
Restrictions on Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
History
The Office of Information and Public Services at Colorado State University was responsible for reporting news and information regarding campus events and activities to students, staff, faculty, and the general public. The office issued news releases, created news publications, and was responsible for taking pictures and/or video of people, places, and events on campus. Currently the Department of Public Relations is the official source for Colorado State University news, information and expert sources, and university-wide events.
Extent
0.25 linear feet (1 document case)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Office of Information and Public Services was responsible for communicating news and information to the students, staff, and general public about Colorado State University. The collection consists primarily of collegiate and departmental histories created by or for the Office of Information and Public Services during the university's centennial in 1970.
Arrangement
The collection consists of 1 series in 1 document case:
Series 1: University histories and miscellany, 1923-1970 and undated
Acquisition
The Records of the Office of Information and Public Services was donated by various library staff in the 1970s.
Processing
Processing was completed in July 2015. Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and an archival box.
Subject
- Title
- Guide to the Records of the Office of Information and Public Services
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Prepared by Jessy Morris and Karen Spilman
- Date
- Copyright 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the CSU Libraries Archives & Special Collections Repository
Fort Collins Colorado 80523-1019 USA
970-491-1844
library_dl_specialcollections@mail.colostate.edu
