The Lawrentian Collection
Scope and Contents
The Lawrentian Collection consists of a near-completed run of both bound and loose copies the official alumni magazine of The Lawrenceville School. The creation of bound volumes ended in 2000.
Dates
- 1906 - 2020
Creator
- Lawrentian (Organization)
- Lawrenceville School. Communications Department (Organization)
- Lawrenceville School. Alumni Assocation (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single photocopies and digital photographs may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Archivist. Researchers are responsible for determining any other copyright questions.
Biographical / Historical
The Lawrentian began as the Lawrenceville Alumni Bulletin in 1906. It was published by the Alumni Association and served as their official publication. Early editions focused on school business, alumni events, class notes featuring alumni updates, memorials and obituaries, and essays on school history. The Lawrenceville Alumni Bulletin became The Lawrentian in 1937. As the 20th century progressed, the scope of the magazine was expanded to emphasize connections between Lawrenceville and the global community. This shift in focus included feature pieces on alumni, students, and faculty and their activities away from Lawrenceville.
The Lawrentian remains in publication today. Though it remains the official alumni publication, The Lawrenceville School Communications Department is now responsible for publication and editorial duties.
Extent
13.87 Linear Feet (61 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The Lawrentian Collection is arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Lawrentian is collected from shortly after publication. The collection has accumulated steadily over the years.
Appraisal
Appraisal has been conducted in accordance with The Lawrenceville School Stephan Archives guidelines.
Existence and Location of Copies
Several copies of bound volumes are held by the archives. PDFs for The Lawrentian are in Preservica.
Bibliography
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Casey Babcock in December of 2012. This collection was reprocessed by Peter K. Steinberg in October, 2022.
- Education, Secondary -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school sports Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school student activities Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High schools -- Alumni and alumnae Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawrenceville (N.J.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawrenceville School -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Private schools -- Periodicals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- The Lawrenceville School Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- annual reports Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- articles Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- bylaws (administrative records) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- constitutions Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- magazines (periodicals) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- The Lawrentian Collection: Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Casey Babcock
- Date
- February 28, 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The Lawrenceville School Stephan Archives Repository
