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Records of the Office of Information and Public Services

 Collection
Identifier: UUNC

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.

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

Contact:
Fort Collins Colorado 80523-1019 USA
970-491-1844