The Classic
Scope and Contents
The Classic, or College Monthly is an early student publication of Wesleyan University. From the first issue it was noted that the publication will be "principally literary, diversified with occasional philosophical and religious articles. Without meddling in party politics, we shall frequently comment upon passing events, but shall mainly confine ourselves to those which have a connection with literature."
Dates
- Creation: 1840-1842
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
In public domain - No Copyright - United States
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Very early student publication published at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
Arrangement
Organized chronologically.
Existence and Location of Copies
The university archives holds at least three copies of each issue and are organized as follows: Main copy (1); Duplicates box (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.
- Title
- The Classic, 1840-1842
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Amanda Nelson
- Date
- January 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository