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Date(s)
- 2001-2005 (Creation)
Extent
0.63 linear feet (1 document case, 1 half-document case)
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Administrative history
The Remnant Trust is a public educational foundation dedicated to sharing a growing collection of original and first edition works that explore the themes of liberty and dignity, with some volumes dating as early as 1250. In the fall semester of 2005, South Dakota State University hosted a loan of fifty titles from the Remnant Trust. These rare volumes were housed in the SDSU Archives & Special Collections within the Hilton M. Briggs Library. The initiative emphasized direct engagement with historical texts, encouraging students, faculty, scholars, and the public to touch, feel, and read the original works. This hands-on approach reflected the Trust's mission to make historical materials accessible and to foster a deeper understanding of the philosophical foundations of freedom and human rights.
The loan of these materials to SDSU marked a significant academic and cultural enrichment for the university community. By providing access to primary source texts spanning centuries, the collaboration promoted intellectual curiosity, historical inquiry, and public scholarship.
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Scope and content
This collection is composed of materials created by the Remnant Trust, the South Dakota State University Remnant Trust Committee, and the SDSU Archives & Special Collections. The materials include promotional publications produced by the Remnant Trust and documents related to a gala celebration marking the opening of the collection at SDSU. These records reflect the university’s collaboration with the Remnant Trust and its commitment to fostering educational engagement through access to rare and significant works.
The materials document the institutional and public engagement surrounding the introduction of the Remnant Trust collection to South Dakota State University. They highlight both the ceremonial and scholarly aspects of the project, offering insight into the university's efforts to elevate public access to primary texts focused on liberty, human rights, and historical inquiry.
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Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction of materials from the collection is subject to the following conditions:
- Permission: Written permission must be obtained from the SDSU Archives for any reproduction, publication, or quotation of materials.
- Copyright: Users are responsible for complying with copyright laws and securing any necessary permissions from copyright holders.
- Fragile Materials: Some items may not be reproduced due to their fragile condition.
- Charges: Reproduction charges may apply, and users will be informed of any costs in advance.
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Acknowledgment: Any reproduced material must include proper acknowledgment of the South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections as the source.
For more information or to request permission, please contact the SDSU Archives.
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English
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Copyright and Use Statement
In Copyright This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.
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- South Dakota State University. Remnant Trust Committee (Subject)
- Remnant Trust (Subject)