Collection on Early Student Groups
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
- Creation: 1883-1917
- Creation: 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
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.
Processing
Processing was completed in May 2015. Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and boxes.
Subject
- Colorado Agricultural College. (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Collection on Early Student Groups
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Prepared by 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