Elon Postcard Collection

Collection

Identifier: EUA030

Staff Only

Digitized images from the Elon Postcard collection.

Abstract

The collection includes postcards that depict Elon's campus, alumni, class pictures, and much more. The bulk of this collection features historic buildings and/or areas of Elon's campus and surrounding areas that have changed dramatically over time. The dates of the postcards range from the early 20th century to the present. Postcards comprising this collection were obtained mostly through donations. The collection is arranged alphabetically by postcard name and then numerically by postcard number. In the detailed description below, each postcard has been assigned a unique identifier number beginning with "PC", followed by the name, and ending with the filename assigned to postcards that have been digitized; postcards with no filename have not been digitized.

Dates

undated

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

The nature of the Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research of otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

Extent

11.04 Linear Feet (2 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by postcard name and then numerically by postcard number.

Physical Location

The collection is located in the Carol Grotnes Belk Library Archives and Special Collections at Elon University. Please consult the Archives staff for further details about the location.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown. Materials collected and assembled over many years to form collection.

Related Materials

Please consult the Archives staff for additional information about materials related to this collection. Digitized postcards may be found at http://elonuniversity.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p15446coll1.