UH Scrapbook Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2026-001
Ninety-six scrapbooks which contain an extensive collection of newspaper clippings, programs, flyers, invitations, and other ephemera that document the history of the University of Houston from its beginnings as Houston Junior College in 1927. The articles come from a variety of newspapers and cover topics from University achievements, events, and controversies to stories about its students, faculty, and other stakeholders. The scrapbooks range in date from 1927-1977, with one additional scrapbook covering 1990-1992.
Dates
- 1927-1977, 1990-1992
Creator
- University of Houston System (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
96 Volumes
Collecting Areas
Related Names
Creator
- University of Houston System (Organization)
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title
- Guide to the UH Scrapbook Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katy Allred
- Date
- 2026-10-26
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750