Aggievator and Carnivator Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1996-113

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains issues of the Aggievator and the Carnivator, humor magazines published at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Dates

1925-1955

Creator

Oklahoma A & M Press Club. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

Administrative History

In the spring of 1924 the Oklahoma A&M Press Club announced that it would publish a humor magazine on a regular schedule. Previously a humor issue had been printed for the fall and spring carnivals. The Aggievator “will contain the latest wit of the campus, and the regular student comedy which is alone peculiar to colleges and universities,” according to the O’Collegian. The Aggievator was the invention of Houston Overby, who was described as “a brilliant student who preferred sleeping to going to class.” The magazine pushed the limits of what was considered acceptable humor and often upset the administration.

Extent

0.41 Linear feet (1 document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.