Innocents Society, Student Life Records
Scope and Contents
The majority of the materials deals with organization and activities of the Innocents Society and includes correspondence, meeting minutes, constitution and revisions, by-laws, and officer lists. The records document homecoming displays and events, programs, and participation in Innocents Society traditions, such as the sale of Freshman beanies or caps. There are several folders that relate to the activities of the Innocents Alumni Association. The majority of photgraphs are black and white prints of group photos or composites of individual photos. Artifacts include an engraved cigarette holder inscribed to Harry L. Weaver for his service as faculty advisor, a pin, a printing plate of the Innocents Society logo, and two ceremonial robes.
Dates
- 1903-1977
Creator
- University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Society of Innocents (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The records are open for research.
Biographical / Historical
The Innocents Society is the Chancellor's Senior Honorary society, first established at the university on April 24, 1903, is still active today. For information their mission, history, and traditions, visit the Innocents Society.
Extent
8.2 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 2 OS folders, microfilm reels)
Language of Materials
English
- College students -- United States -- Conduct of life Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Student organizations Subject Source: Local sources
- Students -- United States -- Societies, etc. -- History Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
- 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
