Columbia Spectator Volumes, 1877-2012

Collection context

Creator:
Columbia Daily Spectator (Organization)
Abstract:
Archival copies of the Columbia Spectator.
Extent:
323 linear feet 217 flat boxes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This is an collection of the original volumes of the Spectator. Supplements to the main edition of the paper (e.g., The Eye, Football Preview, Orientation, Basketball Preview, etc.) are included where available.

Biographical / historical:

The student-run Columbia Daily Spectator newspaper was established in 1877 and continues publication to the present day with reportage on Columbia University and Morningside Heights. Contributions to the Spectator are open to the University community and general public, but staff is comprised primarily of undergraduate students at Columbia University. In 1962, a desire to achieve more unbiased reporting and alleviate conflicts of interest initiated the separation of operations from University sponsorship. The publication has since run independently.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The volumes through 2015 have been digitized and should be primarily accessed via the Digital Spectator Archive: http://spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu/

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Due to the fragile nature of newsprint, permission to view and handle original issues must be given by the University Archivist. The Spectator issues from 1877 through 2015 have been scanned and are available and fully searchable in the online Columbia Spectator Archive.

The digitzed Columbia Spectator volumes should be used rather than the original volumes: Digital Columbia Spectator Archive.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The University Archives maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Columbia Spectator Volumes; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
uarchives@columbia.edu