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Campus Ghost Stories and Folklore

 File
Identifier: SEUA-0014

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of emailed submissions by members of the campus community of personal encounters with unexplained phenomenon, news articles that have collected these accounts (often for a Halloween special interest piece), and clippings that record tragic events on campus.

Dates

  • 1901-Present

Conditions Governing Access

Use of these materials requires an appointment. Contact archives@stedwards.edu

Munday Library provides online access to this complete collection here: https://sites.google.com/stedwards.edu/archivesdigitalexhibits/digital-exhibits/campus/the-haunting-of-the-hilltop

Conditions Governing Use

No materials belonging to the St. Edward’s University Archives and Special Collections may be published or exhibited, in whole or in part, without written permission of the Director of the Library. Specific acknowledgement of the Munday Library Archives and Special Collections must appear in the printed publication or display. The library requests notification of publication or display and a complimentary copy of the published work. Photocopies or scans made of archival materials are intended for private research and permission to create these reproductions should not be taken as permission to publish. All responsibility for possible infringement of copyright law as a result of reproduction and use of these materials is assumed by the applicant. The researcher assumes full responsibility for complying with laws of libel and literary property rights which may be involved in their use. The Munday Library, at its discretion, may deny duplication of materials known to be covered by copyright that it does not own. Requests for permission to publish should be sent to archives@stedwards.edu

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of campus ghost stories and folklore from St. Edward's University.

Custodial History

Many items in this collection were contributed to the archives through an open call for story submissions. Additional items were collected from various other university sources.

Accruals

Further accruals are expected on an irregular basis.

Title
Campus Ghost Stories and Folklore
Status
Completed
Author
Travis Williams
Date
Fall 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Zzzz

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

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