Amherst College 1928 Olio Photographs and Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the original photographs and artwork used in the 1928 Olio, along with some material from the 1926 Olio and additional photographs taken by White Studio, apparently taken under contract with the Olio. Also included is correspondence related to the editorial and business matters of the Olio's editorial committee.
Dates
- 1925-1928
Creator
- Amherst College. Olio (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.
Biographical / Historical
Photographs used in the 1928 Olio are labeled. Other photographs taken by White Studio were apparently taken under contract with the Olio. However, since the collection contains some material from the 1926 Olio, it is not possible to assign precise dates to all materials.
Extent
1 Linear feet (1 records storage box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Amherst College yearbook. Collection includes photographs and artwork used in the 1928 "Olio," along with some material from the 1926 "Olio," additional photographs and correspondence related to the editorial and business matters of the Olio's editorial committee.
Arrangement
The collection is unsorted.
Custodial History
The material in this collection was preserved by Barton W. Edgerton (AC 1928) Business Manager of the 1928 Olio. After Edgerton's death, his family returned the collection to the College.
Processing Information
Missing Title
- Processed:
- 1988 May
- By:
- Deborah Pelletier
- Amherst College -- Students Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library Of Congress Genre/Form Terms
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Deborah Pelletier
- Date
- 2004
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Repository Details
Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299
archives@amherst.edu