Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention records, 1954-1955

Creator:
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Extent:
1 linear feet 1 record carton
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of the materials related to the 30th Annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention held in 1954. It includes the registration forms and submissions for prizes.

Biographical / historical:

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), organized at Columbia in the fall of 1924, grew out of several gatherings of editors and staff members from secondary schools in the metropolitan New York area. As a result of these early meetings, a contest to evaluate student-edited newspapers and magazines was organized in February 1925. The results of that competition, which saw 179 publications entered, were announced at a convention held at Columbia on March 12-13, 1925, with 308 delegates in attendance. Those delegates voted to ask the University to continue the organization, adopted its official name, and established its journal, The School Press Review. Conventions have continued each year since 1925 at Columbia. In 1954, as Columbia was celebrating its bicentennial, the theme of the 30th Annual CSPA Convention was "Man's Right to Knowledge and the Free Use Thereof."

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions 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.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:
University Archives Home Page
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