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KSU student handbook ("K" book) collection
Special Collections and Archives
KSU student handbook ("K" book) collection
Special Collections and Archives
KSU student handbook ("K" book) collection
- Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
- Title: Kent State University student handbook ("K" book) collection
- Inclusive Date(s): 1928-1970
- Author: Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Traina
- Creation: Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Traina using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2012
- Origination: Kent State University
- Extent: .66 cubic feet (2 document cases)
- Physical Location: 11th floor
- Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0136
- Abstract: The Kent State University student handbook, often referred to as the freshman "K" book was published each academic year from approximately 1928 through 1970. The books contain a general overview of university life including traditions and customs, activities and organizations, and rules and regulations.
- Revision(s):
- April 2017 - Revised
- Language(s): The records are in English
History of Kent State University student handbook ("K" book)
The Kent State University student handbooks, commonly referred to as "K" books, were produced each academic year from approximately 1928-1970 (exceptions noted) under the authority of Student Council, and later both Student Council and the Publications Policy Committee. These generally pocket-sized guides were intended for use by incoming freshmen as a means of becoming acquainted with university rules, regulations, traditions and customs, activities, campus organizations and other information about life at Kent State University. There are several academic years during which the books were either not published, or if they were published, they are not currently included in this collection. More detail on available dates can be found in the scope and content.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of at least one example of each academic year's "K" book, spanning the years 1928-1970. Some gaps occur in the collection, indicating either the books were not published during those years, or if they were published, are not currently included in the collection. The books are arranged by the academic year in which they were produced. It should be noted that the year shown on the covers of the books is the respective class's graduating year, not the date published.
At present, the collection lacks the following years: 1932-1933; 1935-1936; 1936-1937; 1958-1959; 1959-1960; 1960-1961; 1961-1962; 1962-1963; 1963-1964; 1964-1965; 1965-1966; 1966-1967; 1968-1969.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically, by date published. It should be noted that the date shown on the covers of the books is the respective class's graduating year, not the date published.
Preferred Citation
Kent State University student handbook ("K" book) collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
The Kent State University student handbooks ("K" books) 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 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- College students -- Ohio -- Kent.
- College students -- Conduct of life.
- Education, Higher -- Ohio -- Kent.
- Education, Higher -- History -- 20th century.
- Functions:
- Education, Higher -- Administration.
- Places:
- Kent (Ohio)
- Occupations:
- College administrators.
- Material Types:
- Manuals (instructional materials)
- Handbooks.
- Publications.
Detailed Description of the Collection
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1928-1929
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1929-1930
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1931-1932
- Personal Name: Donated by Jim Kenny
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1933-1934
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1934-1935
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1937-1938
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1938-1939
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1939-1940
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1940-1941
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1941-1942
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1942-1943
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1943-1944
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1944-1945
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1945-1946
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1946-1947
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1947-1948
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1948-1949
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1949-1950
- Box 1
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1950-1951
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1951-1952
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1952-1953
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1953-1954
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1954-1955
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1955-1956
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1956-1957
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1957-1958
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1967-1968
- Box 2
- KSU student handbook ("K" book), 1969-1970
