Russell I. Thackrey papers

Identity elements

Reference code

US US kmk U1989.22

Level of description

Collection

Title

Russell I. Thackrey papers

Date(s)

  • 1942-1987 (Creation)

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet, 3.00 Boxes

Name of creator

(1904-1990)

Biographical history

Russell I. Thackrey was a journalist, university professor, and educational administrator. Thackrey earned his B.S. in journalism from Kansas State in 1927 and his M.S. in 1932. Simultaneously, Thackrey worked as an instructor at K-State from 1928 toread more

Content and structure elements

Scope and content

The papers of Russell I. Thackrey were transferred from three file cabinet drawers into three boxes. Original order of the collection seems to have been alphabetical, although some parts appear to be out of sequence. The files have been placed in theread more

System of arrangement

The papers are arranged primarily with the original alphabetical order and in series from their former storage in drawers. They are stored in three boxes.

Conditions of access and use elements

Conditions governing access

No access restriction:  All materials are open for research.

Conditions governing reproduction

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Languages of the material

  • English

Scripts of the material

  • Latin

Acquisition and appraisal elements

Custodial history

It received accession number U1989.22.

Immediate source of acquisition

Acqusition Method: Donation.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

The main emphasis of Thackrey's work was education. He was extremely concerned with the rising cost of college, and the problems associated with students finding financial assistance. He also kept files on desegregation, educational organizations andread more

Specialized notes

  • Citation: [Item], [item date] Russell I. Thackrey papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.

Alternative identifier(s)

Archon Collection ID

201

Description control element

Rules or conventions

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Archivist's note

Processing Info: Archon processing by Edward Nagurny, graduate research assistant, June 2015.
Publication Date: 2015-06-24

Access points

Subject access points