Publications - Hatchet Yearbook, 1902-2011 | WUA University Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Publications - Hatchet Yearbook, 1902-2011

ID: WUA/02/wua00226

Primary Creator: Hatchet - Washington University in St. Louis

Extent: 30.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Publications are arranged alphabetically by title.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection contains Washington University yearbooks from 1903 through the present. Years without publication of a yearbook are also indicated. The books are arranged chronologically by year published. Unbound materials are listed at the end. Volume numbering is partially inconsistent due to title changes. Until 1941 yearbooks contained information on the previous years’ class which is reflected in the dates in square brackets following each entry.

Collection Historical Note

The first Washington University yearbook was given the title “The Hatchet” in reference to the story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree. This name was used predominantly, although various editions were given different titles. Content of yearbooks varies widely from year to year. Student listings and photographs are not comprehensive of all enrolled students since the submission of portraits was done on a voluntary basis by students. Activities, events, and athletic information are sometimes found listed in the year or years following when it actually took place. Until approximately 1941 the yearbook was produced by the Junior class.

Biographical Note

The Hatchet was last printed for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Administrative Information

Repository: WUA University Archives

Accruals: Accruals are interfiled.

Access Restrictions: Open

Use Restrictions:

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)

Acquisition Method: This material was donated to the University Archives by various individuals.

Preferred Citation: [Item description]. From the [collection title, series, box, folder]. University Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Processing Information: Compiled by Sarah Pabarcus in June 2005. Updated by Miranda Rectenwald in October 2007. Updated by Sonya Rooney in May 2010.

Box and Folder Listing

Item 8: The Hatchet, Vol. 8, 1911: [for 1909-10]