Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Date was an Indiana University student-published editorial circulated in late 1940s that documented campus culture in a light and humorous way. This small collection consists of issues spanning 1946-1947.
- Extent:
- .4 cubic feet (2 small dc)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], The Date, Collection C576, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Date was a student humor magazine first published in March 1946 which was filled with quips between sororities and fraternities on campus, pictures of those recently "pinned," funny cartoons, and short stories. First starting out, and without a designated space to write and publish, Don Goins and the rest of The Date staff completed their work on the basement floor hallway of the Science Hall. The last known issue was released in November 1947.
- Scope and Content:
Included in the collection are fourteen published issues spanning the years 1946 to 1947. The collection is arranged chronologically.The publication provides an intimate glimpse into the personal lives of students: their love interests, after-hour excursions, and attentiveness to campus events all add to the richness of I.U. history.
- Acquisition information:
- Pulled from Publications.
- Processing information:
Processed by Jessica Lopez.
Completed in 2015
- Arrangement:
The collection is organization into a single series of The Date magazine arranged chronologically.
Online content
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Collection is open for research. Advance notice required.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The donor(s) of this collection have not transferred their copyrights for the materials to the Trustees of Indiana University. For more information, please contact the Indiana University Archives staff.
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], The Date, Collection C576, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Herman B Wells Library E4601320 East Tenth StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-7000, United States
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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812-855-1127archives@indiana.edu