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Oversize Materials Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0891

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

Map cases that contain various oversized materials too large for regular boxes, either from separate collections or as individual oversized items. Items are largely maps, posters, photos, calendars, blueprints, newspapers, and university prints. Material is centered around UNT (in its various names throughout its existence) and Texas, although there are several items representing an international focus, as well as the greater United States.

Dates

  • Creation: 1750-2011
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1930s-1980s

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

19.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Various collection materials that are oversized and reside in map cases.

Arrangement Note

Items are arranged by map case and drawer. There are 19 map cases, each with 5 drawers. Connected items are kept together where possible.

Physical Access Requirements

This collection is stored at the Willis Library and is available for same day paging.

Processing Information

Some items in the map cases have been separated from other collections due to storage size restrictions with the remainder of the materials. Please refer to their individual collection finding aids for more information.

Title
Oversize Materials Collection
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