Spring Fair records

Record Group

Identifier: RG-14-210

Staff Only
No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The records of the Spring Fair consist of posters and programs from the years 1972 to 2012, and correspondence and contracts from the years 1983 to 1990. There are also a few invitations to Spring Fair events and some stationery.

Dates

Creation: 1972-2012

Creator

Spring Fair (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

All student organization records received prior to 2017 are closed for 25 years from the date of creation to everyone except current members of the student organization, after which they are publicly available for access. Materials intended for public dissemination, such as publications, newsletters, and event flyers, are publicly available for access immediately once processed. If you are a member of this student organization and have questions about our access policy, please contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Special Collections department. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Biographical / Historical

The Spring Fair, or "3400 On Stage," is an annual Hopkins tradition which began in 1972. Usually held in April, the Spring Fair is open to the entire Baltimore community. There are many food and craft booths, as well as outdoor entertainment which runs through the three days of the Fair. Student groups staff food booths to raise money for their activities; neighborhood political and social action groups promote their causes; and crafts people demonstrate and sell their products. The Fair usually has a theme, such as Western, Safari, Renaissance, 1920s or Colonial. Planned and coordinated by undergraduates, the Spring Fair occupies a position alongside the numerous neighborhood and ethnic fairs which take place throughout Baltimore in the spring and summer months.

Extent

0.57 Cubic Feet (1 letter size document box, 1 half-size letter document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Spring Fair, or "3400 On Stage," is an annual Hopkins tradition which began in 1972. Usually held in April, the Spring Fair is open to the entire Baltimore community. The records of the Spring Fair consist of posters and programs from the years 1972 to 2012, and correspondence and contracts from the years 1983 to 1990. There are also a few invitations to Spring Fair events and some stationery.

Arrangement

The records are arranged in one series and filed alphabetically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Programs are picked up each year as they are distributed at the Spring Fair; Rich Quarles, co-chair of the Spring Fair transferred the rest of the records.