Records of the Alumni Association
Scope and Contents
The Records of the Alumni Association consists of documents dated 1885 to 1988, with the bulk falling from 1937 to 1974. The collection includes publications from the Alumni Association, alumni histories, memorabilia, and correspondence. A significant component of the collection is about the War Service Aggies, students and alumni who served in the First World War.
Dates
- Creation: 1885-1988
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1937-1974
- Creation: 2006
Creator
- Colorado State University. Alumni Association (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 mission of the Alumni Association at Colorado State University (CSU) is to advance the university by developing and strengthening lifelong relationships between alumni and the university community, benefiting current and future alumni and friends, and serving as a catalyst for communications and involvement. The association's core values include pride, tradition, diversity, and relationships.
The Alumni Association can trace its founding to 1884 when the first three graduates from the State Agricultural College (now Colorado State University) were presented with the constitution and bylaws by then college president Charles L. Ingersoll. The three, George H. Glover, Libby Coy, and Leonidas Loomis, formed the governing body of the fledging association and began organizing annual alumni events and encouraging alumni to participate in university activities. In 1934, Glover, Coy, and Loomis became the first "50 Year Club" members.
Today, the CSU Alumni Association counts over 180,000 active alumni, and is involved in hundreds of events every year, both on the CSU campus and around the nation. One of the biggest events of the year is Homecoming and Family Weekend. The Alumni Association also manages CAM the Ram, and the Ram Handlers - student volunteers who see to CAM's care.
Extent
7.5 linear feet (5 record cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The mission of the Alumni Association at Colorado State University (CSU) is to advance the university by developing and strengthening lifelong relationships between alumni and the university community, benefiting current and future alumni and friends, and serving as a catalyst for communications and involvement. The collection includes publications from the Alumni Association, alumni histories, memorabilia, and correspondence. A significant component of the collection is about the War Service Aggies, students and alumni who served in the First World War.
Arrangement
The collection consists of 4 series in 5 boxes:
Series 1: War Service Aggies, 1917-1919 and undated
Series 2: Alumni Association, 1885-1974 and undated
Series 3: Alumni survey, 1974-1988
Series 4: Publications, 1908-1988, 2006
Acquisition
The majority of the Records of the Alumni Association was acquired from the Office of Alumni Relations and Alumni Association in 1974.
Processing
Processing was completed in September 2015. Materials were rehoused in acid-free boxes and folders.
Subject
- Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College (Organization)
- Colorado Agricultural College (Organization)
- Colorado State University (Organization)
- Colorado State University. Alumni Association (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Records of the Alumni Association
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Prepared by Sarah Lillis
- Date
- Copyright 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2020 January 28: Number of boxes added
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
