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The Wesleyan Wasp

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-457

Scope and Contents

Student created publication describes itself as follows: “Humor magazine which existed from 1919 to 1931, at which it merged with the Olla Pod.” “The WASP was reincarnated [in 1967],” still continuing to be a humor magazine.

Dates

  • Creation: 1919-1968

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

Some material is in public domain - No Copyright - United States

Extent

3 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box and 8 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Wesleyan Wasp is a student created humor magazine published from 1919-1931 and then in 1967-1968.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Existence and Location of Copies

The university archives works to hold three copies of each issue and are organized as follows: Main copy (1); Duplicates boxes (2 copies); and Extras boxes (any additional copies). If the archives has less than the 3 copies, it will be noted in the item description.

Call #

Wbrp W5139

Title
The Wesleyan Wasp, 1919-1968
Status
Completed
Author
Collection processed by Clara Worgall, November 2021.
Date
November 30, 2021
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