Scope and Contents
The records consist of correspondence, published materials, minutes, press releases, membership lists, memorabilia, and videotapes documenting the activities and operations of the Yale Political Union.
Dates
- 1935-2007
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the records is partially restricted. See Collection Contents for details.
Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy, which is retained by the repository. Researchers wishing to obtain an additional copy for their personal use should consult Copying Services information on the Manuscripts and Archives web site.
Some records in this finding aid have been redacted, as they include student names, donor names, and other restricted data. These records will not appear in the published finding aid.
Arrangement
The records are arranged by accession.
Extent
6 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The records consist of correspondence, published materials, minutes, press releases, membership lists, memorabilia, and videotapes documenting the activities and operations of the Yale Political Union.
Biographical / Historical
The Yale Political Union was founded in 1934 by A. Whitney Griswold, Max Millikan, and August Heckscher II. Its purpose is to stimulate interest and give training in public affairs. The Political Union is modeled somewhat after the Oxford University and Cambridge University unions, but is organized as a legislature under congressional rules, with floor leaders, honorary guest speakers, and voting on national issues.
General note
Forms part of Yale Record Group 40 (YRG 40), Records of Yale clubs, societies, and organizations.
- College students -- Societies, etc.
- Debates and debating
- Political clubs
- Videotapes
- Yale University -- Societies, etc.
- Yale University -- Students
- Yale University. Yale Political Union
- Title
- Guide to the Yale Political Union Records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Daniel Hartwig
- Date
- June 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Yale University Library
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Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511