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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 51.6
Title
Remnant Trust Committee Collection
Dates
2001-2005
Extent
0.63 linear feet (1 document case, 1 small document case) electronic records
Language
English
Repository
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Access note
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item. Remnant Trust Committee Collection. UA 51.6. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
The Remnant Trust loaned 50 books dealing with the topics of liberty and dignity to South Dakota State University during the 2005 .Fall Semester. This collection is composed of publications created by the Remnant Trust, material related to a gala celebration opening the collection.
Historical Note
The Remnant Trust is a public educational foundation that shares an actively growing collection of original and first edition works dealing with the topics of liberty and dignity with some pieces dates as early at 1250. The Trust made this collection available to South Dakota State University for use by students, faculty, scholars, and the general public. Those exposed were encouraged to touch, feel, and read the originals.
The titles were loaned to South Dakota State University during the fall semester of 2005. Fifty titles were housed in the SDSU Archives & Special Collections department in Hilton M. Briggs Library.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in alphabetical order.
Contents Note
This collection is composed of items created by the Remnant Trust, by the South Dakota State University Remnant Trust Committee, and by SDSU Archives & Special Collections. Included are publications created by the Remnant Trust, material related to a gala celebration opening the collection.
Key Words
Remnant Trust
Container List
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Remnant Trust Committee Collection Container List. UA 51.6
| Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 87 Remnants (pamphlet) | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Archives Brochure (Book titles) | 2005 |
| 1 | 2 | Book - Adam Smith Today by Arthur Hugh Jenkins , 1948 (reprinted by Remnant Trust) | undated |
| 1 | 3 | Book - Buckwheat and the Giant: Fables and tales, and a little truth by Kris Bex and Brian Bex | 2001 |
| 1 | 4 | Book - Pickin' Fights with Thunderstorms: A love story by Sheila Suess Kennedy | 2005 |
| 1 | 5 | Book - Remnants of Wisdom by American Communications Network | 2001 |
| 2 | 1 | Event planning form | 2005 |
| 2 | 2 | Gala invitation, program, bookmark (includes a $2 bill) | 2005 |
| 2 | 3 | Honorary degree - Ryan, John W. (program, script) | 2005 June 11 |
| 2 | 4 | Lecture Series - Austin, Richard (poster) | 2005 November 17 |
| 2 | 5 | Ramblings from Remnants with Brian and Kris Bex (2 CDs) | undated |
| 2 | 6 | Remnant Review (publication) | 2003-2005 |
| 2 | 7 | Remnant Trust (booklet) | undated |
Administrative Information
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.
South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Copyright note
Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.
Arranged and Described by
Crystal J. Gamradt, Archivist on 2017 October 30.