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Historical Collection - Museum Records

 Collection
Identifier: U0041

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The papers document the running of the Historical Collection, the museum on campus that ran from the 1920s to 1986.  The items include artifact inventory sheets, artifacts, and operational documents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921-1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Extent

143.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Historical Collection files that reflect the running of the museum.

Arrangement Note

The materials are divided between the following series: 1) Boxed Records; 2) Framed Items; 3) Ready Reference; 4) Clippings; 5) Artifact Inventory Sheets; and 6) Archivist's Files. 33 boxes are in Willis Library and 36 are located in the RCL.

Physical Access Requirements

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to use.

Method of Acquisition

Transferred to Archives from the Historical Collection in 1986.

Title
Historical Collection - Museum Records
Author
Perri Hamilton
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of North Texas Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of North Texas, Willis Library
1155 Union Circle # 305190
Denton TX 76203 US