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The Scarlet

 Collection
Identifier: HCL-003-004

Scope and Contents

Contains issues of The Scarlet, a student humor magazine from 1914 to 1916. The magazine was scheduled to be published monthly on the first of each month. The last volume in the collection notes that the current board of editors will be stepping down as new editors have been elected; it is unclear if the new editorial board produced further issues. Each issue includes anecdotes, stories, photographs, and drawings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1916

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)

Historical note

Begun in December, 1914, The Scarlet defined itself as being interested in "clean, wholesome humor" and noted that its purpose was to "foster the sarcastic spirit among the undergraduates and to provide an organ for the discussion of questions not relative to college life and policy." They accepted submissions from the student body, which were revised by the editoral board.

Extent

.5 linear ft. (7 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Seven volumes of a student humor magazine produced at Haverford College between 1914 and 1916.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Sarah Horowitz, completed November 2020.

Title
Scarlet
Author
Sarah Horowitz
Date
November, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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