The McNeese Alumni Association Collection

McNeese Alumni Association Collection

1981- ca. 2000

2.94 linear feet

Collection Number 226

Prepared by Patricia A. Threatt
January 2007

CITATION: The McNeese State University Alumni Association Collection, Collection No. 226, Box number, Folder number, Archives and Special Collections Department, Frazar Memorial Library, McNeese State University.

Archives and Special Collections Department
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University

Historical Sketch

The McNeese Alumni Association, founded in 1947 and incorporated in 1960, is composed of graduates and former students who express an interest in supporting the University. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate and nurture alumni interest in McNeese State University and to promote a working relationship among alumni, faculty, students, and community. The association sponsors class reunions, chapter activities, recruiting programs, Distinguished Recognition Awards, Homecoming activities, annual phone-a-thon, Grad Fest, student scholarships, publication of The Roundup newsletter, and maintenance of the 30,000 plus alumni data records.

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains of two large banners with the MSU 50^th anniversary logo and a yellow handkerchief with the McNeese Alumni logo. The McNeese Alumni logo is based on McNeese’s first logo, the cowboy on a bucking horse with its back legs in the air. The collection also contains material relating to various class reunions.

Container List

Box	Folder	Description
1		One yellow handkerchief with the McNeese Alumni logo, cotton, 21 inches square, ca. 2000.
		Two blue and gold banners with the MSU 50^th anniversary logo. Each is approximately 6 x 2 feet and made of nylon, ca. 1989.
		Cardboard sign worn for freshman initiation (Dirty Dogie) Fall 1959
2	1	Information regarding 1940 football team being honored in 1986
	2	Material concerning plans for 40^th reunion events for Classes of 1941 and 1942 in 1981
	3	Photographs of reunion, 1981
	4	Material concerning plans for 50^th reunion events for Classes of 1939 and 1940 in 1989
	5	Material concerning 50^th reunion of Classes of 1939 and 1940 including programs, clippings, mayor’s proclamation, and group photograph

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