Identity elements
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Level of description
Collection
Title
Austin E. Burgess Scrapbook
Date(s)
- 1911-1915 (Creation)
Extent
1 scrapbook
Name of creator
Biographical history
Austin E. Burgess became the editor of the student-run newspaper, The Battalion, and wrote the first printed history of Texas A&M, published in 1915.
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Scope and content
This scrapbook contains photographs and newspaper clippings dating from 1911-1915. Included inside is a copy of The Student Farmer (October 1914), photographs of the Old Main building, and the Mess Hall before and after they burned. A photograph of Old Main from the North showing the old stone walk and of a tree, possibly the Centennial Oak. Also, a photo of Uncle Dan who is marked as being the "oldest resident" on campus, which is noted in an early statement about his longevity.
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Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
This Collection is not restricted.
Physical access
The collection is housed in the Cushing Library and Archives department vault. Advance notice of 48-hours is required for use. Please contact the Cushing Library and Archives Reading Room for further information.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the Texas A&M University Cushing Library and Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Languages of the material
- English
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Specialized notes
- Citation: Austin E. Burgess Scrapbook, Cushing Memorial Library & Archives, Texas A&M University.