Collection Overview
Title: Thom Higgins Papers, 1967-1977
ID: OGLMC/1292
Creator: Higgins, Thom L. (1950-1994)
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 08/25/1994
Languages: English [eng]
Abstract
1950-1994; Gay activist and former UND student who was suspended from the University in 1968 for his role in the publication of an underground newspaper, the Snow Job.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Thom Higgins Papers, 1967-1977, include materials related to the controversial underground newspaper, the Snow Job, UND student senate minutes, and university symphony and concert announcements. Also included are copies of an honors program newsletter publication In Which, and several newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings document the Vietnam War, protests at the University of North Dakota, and Higgins' suspension.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source:
Thom Higgins, St. Paul, Minnesota
Acquisition Method:
Donation; 94-1965
Related Materials:
UA 142 Underground Newspaper Collection, Box 1 Folders 2 and 21
Preferred Citation:
Thom Higgins Papers. OGLMC 1292, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History:
Finding aid added to Archon in November 2013.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Student Relations Committee minutes regarding Higgins' role in the underground newspaper Snow Job, 1968
- Folder 2: Statement by a lawyer from the Legal Aid Society at UND in defense of Thom Higgins, ca. 1968
- Folder 3: "Snow Job: a new campus tradition on a traditionless campus," an underground newspaper at UND. Copy of Vol 1, No. 2, 1968
- Folder 4: "UND Secret Justice" (cartoon for Snow Job), ca. 1967-1968
- Folder 5: Programs for symphony, band, and vocal performances at UND, 1967 and undated
- Folder 6: Program for the play MacBird (photocopy), 1967
- Folder 7: In Which (publication of the UND Honors Program), 1967-1968
- Folder 8: UND Interdorm Council, 1967-1968
- Folder 9: Membership cards (photocopies), 1967-1968
- Folder 10: Newspaper clippings, 1967-1977
- Folder 11: The Clew (publication by T.C. Mits for the people of UND). Copy of no. 3, Feb. 19, 1968.
- Folder 12: Meeting Minutes from UND Student Senate and Student Activities Committee, 1968
- Folder 13: Photograph of Thom Higgins at typewriter
- 1292-0001: Thom Higgins, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Dakota Student, 1967