Collection on Early Student Groups

Collection

Identifier: UESR

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Collection on Early Student Groups consists of documents dated 1883 to 1917, with the bulk falling from 1900 to 1916. The collection contains records of student groups from the early 1880s until the outbreak of World War I. Societies and groups represented in the collection include the Athletic Association, Columbian Literary Society, the Student Council, and the Philo-Aesthesian Society. Materials include membership rosters, letters, receipts for dues and other activities, minutes, and secretary ledgers.

Dates

1883-1917
Majority of material found within 1900-1916

Creator

Colorado State University. Libraries (Organization)

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 first student group on campus of the Colorado Agricultural College (now Colorado State University) was the Philosophian Literary Society, a debate society founded in November 1879 for male students. Later, an equivalent group for women students, the Aesthesian Society, was founded. These groups merged into a co-ed society, the Philo-Aesthesian Society, during the 1886-1887 school year. Other early groups included the Athletic Association, the Columbian Literary Society, the San Juan Boarding Club, and groups dedicated to student government.

Extent

1 linear foot (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Collection of Early Student Groups documents some of the earliest established student groups and societies at the Colorado Agricultural College. Societies and groups represented include the Athletic Association, Columbian Literary Society, the Student Council, and the Philo-Aesthesian Society. Materials include membership rosters, letters, receipts, minutes, and secretary ledgers.

Arrangement

The collection consists of 1 series in 2 document cases:

Series 1: Early student groups and societies records, 1883-1917

Acquisition

The Collection on Early Student Groups was assembled by staff of the University Archive.

Online Materials

Materials have been scanned and are available through the Colorado State University Libraries website. In the electronic version of this document, direct links appear in context.