Collection of Athena yearbooks and records
Scope and Content
The collection of Athena yearbooks and records spans from 1892 to 2007 and contains published Ohio University yearbooks, a vinyl record, and layouts and loose photographs used in the yearbooks. The collection is organized into two series: 1. Layouts and Photographs; and 2. Yearbooks. Issues of the Athena have been digitized and are available at the Internet Archive.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-2007
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Athena yearbook
Athena is the Ohio University yearbook. In 1918, a small pamphlet called Senior Scroll was published in lieu of a yearbook. In 1975, the name was changed to Spectrum Green . In 1984, it was changed back to Athena .
Extent
28 cubic feet (30 Hollinger boxes, 13 record center cartons)
Abstract
The collection of Athena yearbooks and records spans from 1892 to 2007 and contains published Ohio University yearbooks, a vinyl record, and layouts and loose photographs used in the yearbooks.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into two series: 1. Layouts and Photographs; and 2. Yearbooks.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ohio University -- Students -- Yearbooks (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection of Athena yearbooks and records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
