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Rocky Mountain Collegian Negatives

 Collection
Identifier: URMN

Scope and Contents

The Rocky Mountain Collegian Negatives consists of materials dated 1980 to 1983. The collection contains negatives and proof sheets taken by Tim O'Hara when he was a staff photographer for the Collegian. Photographs are of students and faculty on campus as well as various campus events and activities, including student meetings, athletics, student dances, concerts, intramurals, parades, and university celebrations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-1983

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 Rocky Mountain Collegian was first published in December 1891 at Colorado Agricultural College (now Colorado State University0 with Albert J. Sedgewick as the first editor. Monetary support for the Collegian is provided by student registration fees and advertising revenue, and the paper employs students in writing of articles, reporting, photography, typesetting, design, and management. The Collegian is the oldest continuously existing college student publication in Colorado.

Extent

4.0 linear feet (4 clamshell boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Rocky Mountain Collegian is the student newspaper for Colorado State University and is the oldest continuously existing college student publication in Colorado. The collection contains negatives taken by Tim O'Hara when he was on staff and includes images of student meetings, athletics, student dances, concerts, intramurals, parades, and university celebrations.

Arrangement

The collection consists of 1 series in 4 clamshell boxes:

Series 1: Collegian negatives and proof sheets, 1980-1983

Acquisition

Rocky Mountain Collegian Negatives was donated by Tim O'Hara in 2015.

Processing

Processing was completed in May 2015. Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and boxes.

Title
Guide to the Rocky Mountain Collegian Negatives
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

Contact:
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