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Seventh East Press records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9739

Scope and Contents

Contains materials produced during the creation of the Seventh East Press, a student newspaper on the Brigham Young University Campus. Includes field notes, research documents, illustrations, unused materials, correspondence, subscription requests, documents related to advertising an finances, and other administrative records. No original issues of the Seventh East Press publication are contained in this collection. Materials dated 1981-1983.

Dates

  • Creation: 1981-1983

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

The Seventh East Press was started by Ron Priddis and Anthony Schmitt. Its purpose was to fulfill the need for an "alternative voice for BYU faculty and students" and was published from October, 1981 through April 1983 in a total of twenty-nine issues. The name, Seventh East Press, was chosen for the paper because the paper's office was located at 839 North 700 East. In an attempt to show both sides of issues, the paper became controversial and was eventually banned from being sold on the Brigham Young University campus. It ceased production shortly thereafter. An attempt was made to restart the Press under the name the University Post, but that paper died after two issues.

Extent

1 oversize folder (0.1 linear ft.)

1 half box (0.25 linear ft.)

12 boxes (0.5 linear ft.)

2 folders (0.02 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged in six series: 1. Seventh East Press publication materials, 1981-1983. 2. Seventh East Press correspondence and subscriptions, 1981-1983. 3. Seventh East Press advertiser files, 1981-1983. 4. Seventh East Press finances, 1981-1983. 5. Seventh East Press miscellaneous records, 1981-1983. 6. Seventh East Press photographs, approximately 1981-1983.

Custodial History

The papers of the Seventh East Press were a gift of Ron Priddis and Gary Bergera. The papers arrived at the Archives in two installments, the first in February 1983, and the other in May 1983. Additionaal materials were donated by Gary J. Bergera in 1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Ron Priddis and Gary Bergera; February and May 1983.

Separated Materials

Complete set of originals of "Seventh East Press" located in Americana (LH 1 .S49x 1981-1983).

General

Previous call numbers: MSS P 357; MSS P 609: UA 609.

Processing Information

Processed; Chad Orton; 1984.

Processing Information

Processed; Karen Glenn; November 2024.

  • Seventh East Press publications (16 issues)
Title
Register of the Seventh East Press records
Status
In Progress
Author
Karen Glenn
Date
2024 November 10
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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