The Columbia Jester issues, 1901-2019

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Collection context

Creator:
Columbia University. Archives
Extent:
8.3 linear feet (8 document boxes and 70 volumes) and 391 Megabytes (25 PDFs)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection represents the Columbia Jester holdings at the University Archives. This finding aid was created to facilitate access. Please note that the "Laddies' Home Journal" parody issue can be found in the Flat Files Collection (UA#0180). Where available, links to digital issues have been included.

Biographical / historical:

The Columbia Jester was a student humor magazine launched on All Fools' Day, 1901. It was printed mostly continuously at least through 1997, revived in 2001 after a short lapse in publication and again in 2005 after another, shorter one, and ceased publication in 2019.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located onsite.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML 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.

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