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Postcard Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-01

Scope and Contents note

The Postcard Collection contains circulated and uncirculated postcards from the history of Carnegie Mellon University, dating from 1907 to 1986. The postcards depict campus buildings, campus views, events, student activities, and general imagery associated with the university. Some of the postcards contain messages and correspondence. The collection also contains a few small cards depicting various campus views and one newspaper clipping.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1907-1940
  • Creation: 1907-1986

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (1 box)

Language

English

Overview

This collection contains circulated and uncirculated postcards from the history of Carnegie Mellon University, dating from 1907 to 1986. They depict campus buildings, campus views, events, student activities, and general imagery associated with the university.

Related Archival Materials note

The General Photographs Collection contains a small number of postcards depicting Carnegie Mellon University buildings, events, and student activities.

Genre / Form

Title
Postcard Collection, 1907-1986
Status
Under Revision
Subtitle
2017.01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Carnegie Mellon University Archives Repository

Contact:
4909 Frew St
Pittsburgh PA 15213
(412) 268-5021