Mark Thompson Papers

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Mark Thompson Papers

Date(s)

  • 1973 - 1975 (Creation)

Extent

.42 linear feet

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Biographical history

Mark is a 1975 St. Cloud State graduate.

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Scope and content

This collection of material contain images of St. Cloud State sporting events, particularly track, as well as other campus events such as the appearances of Vincent Price and Bill Cosby.

It also includes four folder of images taken by Thompson's classmate Candy Stanton.

System of arrangement

These images are loosely organized by event and then athletics.

The records are located at 30D.7f.

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There are no access restrictions.

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Conditions governing reproduction

Permission to publish, quote, and reproduce must be secured from the copyright holder. St. Cloud State is the copyright holder.

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      Custodial history

      Mark was involved in the Chronicle and had interest in photojournalism, thus taking a class. These images were taken while covering sporting events, particularly track (in which he participated), as well as other campus events. While downsizing, he rediscovered these images and offered them to the Archives.

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      Gift of Mark Thompson

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      The Candy Stanton images' copyright is still owned by her. A letter was sent to a known address but no response was received.

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      Archivist's note

      Processed by Tom Steman in January 2024.

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