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Tornado of 1922 Collection

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Identifier: SEUA-0023

Scope and Contents

The collection includes numerous photographs of campus in the aftermath of the storm, artwork and promotional materials of the restoration fundraising campaign, associated records, and press clippings from anniversaries of the event.

Dates

  • Event: 1922-1988 (Bulk Dates: 1922)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Munday Library provides online access to selections from this collection here: https://sites.google.com/stedwards.edu/tornadoof1922/home

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

Biographical / Historical

On the afternoon of May 4, 1922, twin tornados struck Austin. The second of which, estimated to be an F4 on the Fujita scale, touched down near the Texas State Cemetery, moved across Travis Heights, and hit St. Edward's University. The tornado caused extensive damage to several campus buildings, including the natatorium and Holy Cross Hall. One student was killed when the roof of Holy Cross Hall collapsed. In the following months the university began aggressive capital campaign to raise the funds needed to repair the damage.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection documents the impact the tornado of 1922 had on the St. Edward's University campus.

Accruals

No further accruals are expected.

Processing Information

Processed by the University Archivist, Spring 2024

Title
Tornado of 1922 Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Travis Williams
Date
Spring 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
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Austin TX 78704 USA
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