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Wesleyan University textile collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-005

Scope and Contents

The textile collection contains shirts, hats, commencement robes, sweaters, athletic wear and uniforms, and other apparel related to Wesleyan University. Items were collected by Wesleyan alumni, faculty, and staff and donated to the archives over time.

Dates

  • Creation: 1885-

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Extent

99 Linear Feet (66 flat hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The textile collection contains shirts, hats, commencement robes, sweaters, uniforms, and other apparel related to Wesleyan University.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by type of item. Items are added to boxes as they are acquired and listed with the appropriate series.

Title
Wesleyan University textile collection, 1885-
Status
Completed
Author
Collection processed by Sophie Mann-Shafir (class of 2022).
Date
March 28, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864