Associated Students of the University of Nevada Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0236
This collection consists of minutes and reports of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada, 1916-1968. The earliest records are Minutes of the Student Body Meetings, 1916-1929, and document student life during this period with emphasis on athletics and traditions. ASUN committees and board minutes, and reports are also included, documenting student events, finances, and assigned responsibilities. In addition, there are reports by the ASUN outgoing president to the incoming president, 1949/50-1955/56, and the reports of the Finance Control Board, 1926-1956.

Dates

  • 1916-1968

Creator

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes minutes of the student body meetings, 1916-1929; reports of the finance board, 1926-1956; reports by the outgoing president to the incoming president, 1949/50-1955/56; and reports by the various committees and boards, 1940-1968.

Administrative History

The campus government was established in the fall of 1896, and was primarily concerned about creating and enforcing campus traditions. It developed into the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) about 1908. Officials, elected at the end of each school year, assume their duties at the beginning of the following semester.

Arrangement

This collection is in chronological order by group or committee/board.

Separated Materials

Photos of 1955 Leadership Conference in Archives Photo Collection, #1648.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
A Guide to the Records of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada
Status
completed
Author
Karen Gash
Date
Approximately 1999
Description rules
dacs

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository

https://library.unr.edu/SpeColl
Contact:
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