The Orient Yearbook collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA-052

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains annual volumes of The Orient yearbook dating from 1919 to 1996 as well as original pencil drawings featured in the 1932 yearbook.

Dates

1919 - 1996

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Ball State University Libraries make every reasonable effort to provide accurate information regarding the copyright status of materials held by Archives and Special Collections. Patrons may scan items or request a reproduction of one or more items in the collection; however, it is the responsibility of the patron to evaluate whether or not the intended use complies with copyright law.

Historical Note

Ball State University's yearbook, The Orient, began it's run in 1919 under the direction of the senior class of the Indiana State Normal School, Eastern Division. In 1996, Ball State printed its 78th and final yearbook, fittingly titled Disoriented.

The Orient provides photographic and textual documentation of student life and campus events from Ball State's history, including pages dedicated to student organizations and academic departments. The yearbook also documents sporting events, artistic performances, and significant social events and traditions.

Extent

21 Cubic Feet (20 record boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series 1: The Orient yearbooks, 1919-1996 Series 2: The Orient pencil drawings, 1932

UA Restructuring

The following collections were combined to create the new UA.052 collection: RG.01.02.04 and RG.01.02.13.

Processing Information

EAD finding aid completed 2009-01-21 by Carolyn F. Runyon. Collection reprocessed by Mindy Shull, 2021-05-18.

Subjects

Athletics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Ball State University -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
College publications Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Journalism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Muncie (Ind.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photojournalism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Student activities Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Student organizations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Students Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Teachers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Yearbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings