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Alumni Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 066

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of books, student publications, event programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, diplomas, scrapbooks, letters, class notes, commencement programs, and ephemera donated by Emerson alumni/alumnae. The ephemera include class rings, pennants, banners, beanies, dance cards, paddles, glassware, and clothing.

The books are primarily ones that were used for teaching and include some written by Charles Wesley Emerson, the founder and first president of Emerson College.

There are additional boxes in this collection which will be added in the future.

Dates

  • 1880 - 2018

Conditions Governing Access

Some items may be restricted due to FERPA and intellectual property laws. Access to the items during the life of the creator requires written permission from the creator(s) or an applicable FERPA exception. Upon the death of the creator(s), items may be viewed in the research room. Contact the Emerson College Archives & Special Collections for more information about accessing materials.

Extent

17 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301