Rock fragment

Item — Box: 2, Item: 1

Identifier: Item 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of two physical artifacts along with a set of newspaper clippings and other documents relating to the acquisition, placement, and traditions surrounding the Northwestern University Rock. The artifacts include:

--a small fragment of the Rock, acquired by University Archives staff at the time of its 1989 move. That section is unmarked and undamaged by paint and appears to have come from the base or an interior section of the landmark; and

--a section of many layers of dried paint that had covered the Rock before removal by The Rock Excavation Organization in 2009.

Dates

1902-2016

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.