University of Omaha Snack Shack Cafeteria Fork, 1947
Scope and Contents
One fork stamped "U of Omaha" on the top of the handle and "Victor S Co Triple [symbol: circle with cross inscribed]" (Victor Silver Company, triple plated) on the underside of the handle.
Dates
- Creation: 1947
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 through 84-712.09), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Nebraska Omaha assumes no responsibility.
Conditions Governing Use
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Archives & Special Collections will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Further information about copyright policy is available at http://libguides.unomaha.edu/library_policies.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 item)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
University of Omaha student William Gasper, class of 1949, "borrowed" the fork from the Snack Shack in 1947. In 2004, in response to an Alumni Association request for memorabilia, he sent the fork to Anthony Flott, Director of Communications for the Alumni Association, with a letter explaining:
"Don't know if you can use this fork in your memorabilia collection, but I have been filled with remorse since 'borrowing' it from the University of Omaha 'Snack Shack' in 1947.
"As you can see, I have treasured it and tried to keep it in mint condition but it may have to be cleaned up a bit if it is to be displayed. Thank you for the opportunity to finally get rid of it."
Anthony Flott passed the fork along to the University Archives.
Subject
- Gasper, William (Former owner, Person)
Source
- Gasper, William (Donor, Person)
- Flott, Anthony (Donor, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository
Archives & Special Collections
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha Nebraska 68182-0237 United States
402-554-6046
unoasc@unomaha.edu
