Identity elements
Reference code
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1942-1987 (Creation)
Extent
1.50 Linear Feet, 3.00 Boxes
Name of creator
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 to… read 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 the… read 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
Finding aids
Alternative finding aid found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20210602162359/http://www.lib.k-state.edu/depts/sc_rev/findaids/ua1989-22.php
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 and… read 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
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