Microfilm, 1911 - 2019

Series

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection:

This collection consists of issues of the student newspaper, titled the Normal Star, College Star, and University Star. Most issues in original format, as well as the master microfilm, are presrvation copies and are thus resticted from public access, but there are some bound copies available for public use. More recent records include media kits and publication rates, as well as related artifacts.

The first issue of the Normal Star, the student newspaper at Southwest Texas State Normal School, was published in February 1911. The title changed to the College Star in 1923 when the normal school became a college. The final name change to the University Star happened in 1969, when the college was officially designated a university.

Over the course of its history, issue publication schedules and physical size/format change frequently. Issues are primarily published during long semesters, with an occasional special issue published during the summers.

Dates

1911 - 2019

Conditions Governing Access

Original issues are preservation copies, many of which are in fragile condition. For access, please contact staff to discuss conditions.

Digital copies of The Normal Star from 1911-1919 are available in the Texas State University digital collections found here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/search?search_api_fulltext=&f[1]=member_of%3A189&f[0]=member_of%3A383

Digital copies of The College Star can be found in The Portal to Texas History, here: https://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?fq=str_title_serial:The%20College%20Star&src=ark

Conditions Governing Use

Preservation (master reels) microfilm. Not for patron use.

Extent

69 Reels

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

It appears the first 9 reels were originally housed at the Star offices. Remaining reels had library barcodes prior to being rehoused into acid-free boxes.