Charter Day, University Records
Scope and Contents
The records consist of programs and other materials related to University of Nebraska Charter Day Exercises. The invitations often include information on the speaker planned for the events along with their location on campus. These were Grant Memorial Hall, the Armory, or occasionally, a location in downtown Lincoln, such as the Lansing Opera House. Beginning in the 1940s articles clipped from the Nebraska Alumnus magazine about Charter Day are included with invitations, programs, and addresses.
Dates
- 1881-1955
Historical Background
Charter Day celebrated the very beginnings of the University of Nebraska. On February 15, 1869, Nebraska Governor David C. Butler signed that a charter for the university. According to one of the earliest student newspapers, The Hesperian, the first Charter Day celebration took place in 1877. Activities to commemorate the day included speeches, recitals, or music programs by faculty and students.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Charter Day Convocation (University of Nebraska) Subject Source: Local sources
- Convocations Subject Source: Local sources
- University of Nebraska--Lincoln Subject Source: Local sources
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries Repository
Archives & Special Collections
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
P.O. Box 884100
Lincoln NE 68588-4100 United States
402-472-2531
archives@unl.edu
