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North Texas Publication Proofs Collection, 1940sAdd to your cart.

By Nicole Yatsonsky

Collection Overview

Title: North Texas Publication Proofs Collection, 1940sAdd to your cart.
ID: 02/10/ U0732
Primary Creator: North Texas Daily.
Extent: 1.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Items are arranged in their original order.
Date Acquired: 00/00/2016. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects:
Languages: English

Abstract

Photo mats from North Texas publications.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection includes photo mats and some accompanying newspaper clippings from North Texas publications, including the "Campus Chat," UNT's newspaper before the current "North Texas Daily."  Images on the molds include portraits, candid photos, and group photos of students, professors, and coaches. Some have handwritten names or notes along the mold's edge.

Collection Historical Note

Up until the mid-1960s, wood ad mats were molds used to create lead castings for letterpress printing. The casting was created by pouring hot lead onto the wood mat. After the lead cast cooled, it was secured to the press, where ink and then paper were placed on top. Finally, pressure was brought down on the casting to create the print on the paper. The wood ad mat molds were usually thrown away once the lead cast was made.

Biographical Note

The first student newspaper for the University of North Texas was published on November 1,  1916 under the name "The Campus Chat."  Initially the paper was published once a month during both semesters.  By the 1940s, the paper was printed every Wednesday and Friday.  In 1970 the paper's name was changed to the North Texas Daily.  The printing schedule was changed to Tuesday through Friday in the fall and spring and on Thursday during the summer while school was in session.  From 2006 to 2008 the "North Texas Daily Scene," a magazine style paper was published once a week.  In 2009 the "Scene" became an insert to the "North Texas Daily" once a week.  In 2009, "On the Record," a student magazine was published.  It is published once a month in the summer.

Subject/Index Terms

Access Information

Access Restrictions:

This collection is not restricted.

Use Restrictions:

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Physical Access Note:

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to use.

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Administrative Information

Repository: University of North Texas Special Collections
Accruals: 2018-002
Preferred Citation: North Texas Publication Proofs Collection, University of North Texas Special Collections

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Box 1: Photo Mats and Clippings

  • Box 1: Photo Mats and ClippingsAdd to your cart. Request Reading Room Access

    Collection of wood ad mats used in the printing of North Texas Publications, including the university yearbook, from the 1940s. A large number were printed by Jaggars-Chiles Stovall, Inc. of Dallas, Texas.
    Barcode: 707988

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