Student Papers
Scope and Contents
These records include student notebooks, exams, research papers, literary works, some correspondence, and photographs. Some of the personal papers pre-date the establishment of the university. The series is arranged by surname of the student, although not strictly alphabetically. The papers are organized into two subseries. The first subseries contain only a few items per student. The second subseries contains more substantive materials for each students. Researchers seeking material relating to students should consult additional University Archives collections, especially Student Publications (UA 36), Student Activities (UA 35), and Alumni Association (UA 8).
Dates
- created: 1871+
- Other: Majority of material found in 1900-1980
Conditions Governing Use
The Regional History Center holds all property rights; literary rights - except for marked copyrighted materials - are dedicated to the public.
Extent
35.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Method of Acquisition
The personal and academic papers contained here offer a glimpse of student life at Northern from the turn of the century to the present.
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- Undetermined
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- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392
rhcua@niu.edu
