Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Kent State University New Student Record collection

Inclusive Date(s):

1967-1992

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Campion

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Campion using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2013

Description Rules:

Origination:

Kent State University

Extent:

.66 cubic feet (2 document cases)

Physical Location:

11th Floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0154

Abstract:

The Kent State University New Student Records were published from 1967 through 1992. The books contain a photo directory of the incoming freshmen and a general overview of university life including its traditions and customs.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of New Student Record

The Kent State University photo directories were previously known as the Photo Directory and Profiles "Look Around" before being known as the New Student Record. These publications were produced from 1967 through 1992 and were under the authority of the Student Government, Office of Advising and Orientation/Inter-Fraternity Council, Kent State Greeks, and most commonly the Orientation Honor Society. These photo directories, similar to yearbooks, were intended for use by incoming freshmen as a means to become acquainted with their fellow peers, university traditions and customs and other general information about Kent State University.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of at least one example of each year's New Student Record book, spanning from the published years 1967 to 1992. Some gaps appear in the collection, indicating either a lack of publications that year, or if they were published, are not included within this collection. The books are arranged by academic years in which they were produced. At present, the collection lacks the following years: 1968-1976; 1978; 1981-1982; 1991.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically, by date published. It should be noted that the date shown on several of the covers is the respective class's freshmen orientation year and publication date, not their graduating year.

Preferred Citation

Kent State University New Student Record collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

The Kent State University New Student Records were produced by the university, and archived accordingly.

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Kent State University -- Archives
• Kent State University -- Freshmen
• College students -- Ohio -- Kent
• College student orientation -- Ohio -- Kent
• Kent State University -- Students -- Yearbooks
• College yearbooks -- Ohio -- Kent
• Kent State University -- History
• College students -- Conduct of life

Functions:

• Universities and colleges -- Administration

Places:

• Kent (Ohio)

Occupations:

• College administrators

Material Types:

• Publications
• Yearbooks
• College yearbooks

Titles:

• Kent State University New Student Record

Detailed Description of the Collection