Abstract The Johns Hopkins Black Student Union (BSU) was founded in April of 1968, shortly after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the riots which followed in Baltimore City. The club sponsors social events and lectures, participates in community service activities such as tutoring disadvantaged children, works to promote unity among African Americans, and works to improve the overall climate for African American students at Hopkins. The records of the Black Student Union span the...

Abstract Ellipsis was a literary magazine begun in 1972 under the title A Collection of Words; in 1976, the magazine changed its name to Ellipsis and reduced publication to once per semester. It published poetry, short fiction, critical essays and graphics. The records of Ellipsis span the years 1973 to 1982 and consist solely of issues of the magazine (1977-1982) as...

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Foundations was an undergraduate journal in history produced biannually by students in the history department of Johns Hopkins University. The Foundations records, 2008-2011, contain copies of the journal and one file of records of the student organization that produced the journal.

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The Hopkins Undergraduate Research Journal is dedicated to publishing undergraduate research writing in every discipline. This collection consists of issues from 2002-2012.

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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.

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The Lit was a literary journal which began in 1946, was published by undergraduates, containing material written mostly by undergraduates. It included poetry, short stories, reviews and essays with an emphasis on fiction. This record group consists solely of issues of The Lit, published from 1946 to 1947; no other documentation exists for this publication.

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The Vector was an engineering magazine published quarterly by undergraduates. It began in 1948 and grew rapidly; by the late 1950s, it was considered one of the foremost undergraduate engineering magazines in the country, and ceased publication in December 1969. The records consist solely of the issues of the journal from 1948 to 1969. Although volumes 3-4, 9, 12-14, 16-17 and 21, as well as several individual issues, are missing.

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Unnatural Resources was a handbook published annually in the Fall that included information and guides to the city, the campus, the administration and various political groups. The records consist of issues of the handbook, later retitled The Hopkins Guide to Living in Baltimore, from 1981-1985.