Records of the Photo Club

Identity elements

Reference code

221

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Collection

Title

Records of the Photo Club

Date(s)

  • 1973-1996 (Creation)

Extent

0.42 linear feet

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Administrative history

The SCSU Photo Club was a student social organization active from sometime in the 1970s into the 1990s. The organization's purpose was to further interest in photography among the students, faculty and alumni of the University. In addition, the organization provided educational opportunities to improve and support the photographic abilities of its members.

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Scope and content

These records contain photographic materials created by the student SCSU Photo Club. These records include materials such as photos, negatives, slides, and a certificate that pertain to the Photo Club and its members, as well as other general student events and campus life.

The records are arranged in three series.

Series 1: Photo Album

Included are photographs that document Photo Club events such as the Old Fashion Photo Shoot, North Shore Trip, Santa Shoot, and others. These materials were together in bound album.

Series 2: Negative Album

Contains the negatives that document Photo Club events such as the Old Fashion Photo Shoot, Sherburne Spring Fling, Santa Shoot, and others. These materials were together in bound album.

Series 3: Images and Other Materials

This series includes photos, negatives, slides and certificate created by or given to the Photo Club students. These materials document the Photo Club members' trips and events, such as Group Pictures, Halloween Party, and canoeing. The slides document other general student activities and campus life, as well as St. Cloud State buildings.

System of arrangement

The records are arranged in three series.

Series 1: Photo Album

Records are in order they originally appeared in album.

Series 2: Negative Album

Records are in order they originally appeared in album.

Series 3: Other Images and Material

Folders are arranged alphabetically by name.

Records are located at 29D.6b.

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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.

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      Archivist's note

      Sophie Felicia processed this collection in April 2021.

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