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Series 2: Institutional Scrapbooks, 1847-1967

 Series

Scope and Contents note

Series 2, INSTITUTIONAL SCRAPBOOKS, 1847-1964, includes the scrapbooks of administrative offices, fraternities, and athletic teams. These scrapbooks contain printed material, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

This series is organized into 3 sub-series:

Missing Title

  1. A. Administrative Scrapbooks, 1867-1927
  2. B. Athletics Scrapbooks, 1871-1875
  3. C. Fraternity Scrapbooks, 1847-1864

Dates

  • 1847-1967

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to this collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 62 Linear feet (200 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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Robert Frost Library
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Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299

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