Thurtene Memorabilia Collection
This collection contains memorabilia items produced by the Thurtene Honorary Society. Most of the materials relate to the annual Thurtene Carnival. Items include programs, T-shirts, and posters.
Dates
- Creation: 1984-2019
Creator
- Thurtene Honorary Society (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.
Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.
If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)
Extent
2.50 linear feet
Historical Information
Thurtene was formed in 1904 as a secret society of men chosen for their leadership, character, and participation in campus activities. Membership varied in the early years from 4 to 14, but finally settled into a consistent 13.
In 1991, Thurtene Honorary became co-ed as it remains today. Thurtene found its purpose in 1935 when it was asked to rescue the floundering student circus from the senior honorary Pralma, which had merged with another group. Thurtene rose to the occasion and continues to organize the carnival to this day, continuing Washington University’s oldest tradition. Today, the carnival serves as a community event that brings together over 50 student groups to provide a unique and fun event for the greater St. Louis community.
Arrangement Note
Items are arranged alphabetically. Larger items are stored in oversize drawers as indicated.
Method of Acquisition
This material was donated to the University Archives by the Thurtene Honorary Society at various times.
Accruals and Additions
Accruals are interfiled within the collection.
Processing Information
Processed by Ashley Eckhardt in August 2011. Updated by Sonya Rooney in January 2012. Updated by Sarah Schnuriger in July 2016 and February 2020.
Creator
- Thurtene Honorary Society (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Organization)
- Title
- Thurtene Memorabilia Collection
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
Revision Statements
- 2021 March 22: Resource record updated in ArchiveSpace by Sarah Schnuriger.
Collecting Area Details
Part of the University Archives Collecting Area
Sonya Rooney
Olin Library, 1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1061-141-B
St. Louis MO 63130 US
(314) 935-5495
spec@wumail.wustl.edu