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Weekly Peanut

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: University of Denver student periodical, published 1882.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Clarion Student Newspaper Records

 Collection
Identifier: U212
Abstract

The University of Denver school newspaper has gone through several variations ending in the Clarion which is still published weekly. This collection contains some of the history of the paper and examples of the various forms it has taken.

Dates: 1882--

The Weekly Peanut, 1882

 Series
Identifier: U212.02
Abstract

The Weekly Peanut was the earliest recorded student publication at the University of Denver. It was published in 1882, and is known to have at least four issues, of which the University of Denver holds three. This series consists of digital representations of the print issues held by Special Collections and Archives.

Dates: 1882

The Weekly Peanut, vol. 1, issue 3, 1882 March 27

 Item
Identifier: weeklypeanut_v01i03_18820327
Abstract

First university newspaper, entirely handwritten. This issue includes information about elections, university athletics, and lectures. It also includes a Rebus puzzle for the readers and drawings of the faculty members.

Dates: 1882 March 27

The Weekly Peanut, vol. 1, issue 4, 1882 April 3

 Item
Identifier: weeklypeanut_v01i04_18820403
Abstract

First university newspaper, entirely handwritten. This issue starts with a few literary works followed by information about societies, professors, lectures, and Easter.

Dates: 1882 April 3