Hobo Day Collection Finding Aid
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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 62
Title
Hobo Day Collection
Dates
1905-2023
Physical Description
5.31 linear feet [3 record boxes, 2 document cases, 1 oversize flat box]
Language
English
Access Note
Open. This material does not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Abstract
Hobo Day is the homecoming celebration for South Dakota State University and includes a parade through campus, Downtown Brookings, a Jackrabbits football game, and many unique traditions. The first Hobo Day occurred on November 2, 1912. Homecoming thrives at South Dakota State University and is the largest one-day event in the state. The return of alumni to their alma mater for a weekend of football, fun, and memories has flourished and grown over the decades, embodying the essence of Jackrabbit Pride.
This collection is an artificial collection composed of collected materials, publications, and ephemera related to Hobo Day. Material is added as it is unearthed. It consists of clippings, correspondence, news releases, buttons, bumper stickers, hats, posters, a t-shirt, and photographs.
Subject Headings
South Dakota State University. Hobo Day
Access
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.
Conditions Governing Reproduction
South Dakota State University supports access to published and unpublished materials in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Rights
This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. You need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s) for other uses.
Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).
Requests to publish should be arranged with the SDSU Archives and Special Collections.