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The Normal/College/University Star Student Newspaper Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 41.100-Newspaper-Star

Content Description

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

Copyright status is unknown. The researcher has full responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish from copyright holders, and abiding by current copyright laws when publishing or displaying copies.

Historical note

Texas State University was established by the 26th Legislature in 1899 as the Southwest Texas State Normal School; 313 pupils were enrolled in 1903-04, the first year classes were held. The school name changed to Southwest Texas State Normal College in 1918, to Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1925, to Southwest Texas State College in 1959, to Southwest Texas State University in 1969, to Texas State University-San Marcos in 2003, and to Texas State University in 2013.

Extent

72.54 Linear Feet (58 boxes, 18 bound volumes)

21 Megabytes (Digital media kits (3 files))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Materials may be stored off-site. Advance notice may be required for use.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
The Normal/College/University Star Student Newspaper Collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Zoe Heinsohn
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021 April: Revised for ArchivesSpace, brought up to DACS compliance, added materials, Nicole Critchley

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

https://www.library.txst.edu/libraries-collections/collections/archives.html
Contact:
Alkek Library Room 204
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA