An Inventory of Minnesota newspaper morgue files in the Prints and Photograph Collection at the Texas State Archives, 1923-1946
Overview | ||
| Title: | Minnesota newspaper morgue files | |
| Dates: | 1923-1946 | |
| Abstract: | These files contain photographs and clippings of Texas athletes, educators, entertainers, politicians, criminals, and other personalities between 1923 and 1946. | |
| Quantity: | 0.48 cubic ft. | |
| Language | English. | |
Agency History
The Special Collections Department of the Minneapolis Public Library possesses a morgue of photograph and clipping files for several Minnesota newspapers dating from the late 1910s to the late 1940s. While incorporating appropriate files into its Minneapolis Collection, the department transfers files pertaining to Texas to the Texas State Archives.
Scope and Contents of the Records
These files contain photographs and clippings of Texas athletes, educators, entertainers, politicians, criminals, and other personalities between 1923 and 1946. The images are mostly portraits and staged publicity photographs, although some capture spontaneous newsworthy events. Prominent in the collection are Texas Christian University football players Ki Aldrich and Sam Baugh, Governor James V. Allred, and the Badgett quadruplets of Galveston.
Arrangement of the Records | ||
| These files are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the subject. | ||
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
None
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.
Index Terms | ||
| The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records. | ||
| Personal Names: | ||
| Aldrich, Ki. | ||
| Baugh, Sam, 1914-. | ||
| Allred, James V, 1899-1959. | ||
| Corporate Names: | ||
| Texas. Governor, 1935-1939 (Allred). | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Governors--Texas--Photographs--1923-1946. | ||
| Politicians--Texas--Photographs--1923-1946. | ||
| Quadruplets--Texas--Photographs--1923-1946. | ||
| Document Types: | ||
| Photographs--Texas--1923-1946. | ||
| Clippings--Texas--1923-1946. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Minnesota newspaper morgue files. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Accession Information
Accession number: 2001/086
These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Minneapolis Public Library on June 22, 1999; February 22, 2000; May 24, 2000; and September 18, 2000.
Processing Information
Hans Rasmussen, February 2001
Accruals
The Minneapolis Public Library sends files to the State Archives at its convenience.
Detailed Description of the Records