Focal Point collection
Scope and Contents
The Focal Point collection contains an almost complete print run of the publication from 1977 to 1995. Individual issues and cover stories are detailed in the Scope and Contents note of each folder.
Dates
- 1977-1995
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
Macalester College Archives (MACCA) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections; however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with MACCA to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Historical Note
Focal Point was a student publication that ran from 1977 to 1995, describing itself as a "student advocacy, community involvement newsletter for the Macalester Community", providing "mechanisms", "information", and a "co-ordinating body for existing organizations in directing input into Macalester's power structure". Focal Point's voice was informative, critical, humorous, and frequently poked fun at itself while covering issues both on and off campus including those on the world stage. Declining submissions for articles in the early-mid 1990s lead to the paper scaling back its issues to intermittent "pull outs" tucked inside the Mac Weekly before ceasing publication permanently in 1995.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Source
- Focal Point (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Focal Point collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- John Esh and Jane Skjonsby
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Macalester College Archives Repository
1600 Grand Ave.
Macalester College Archives
DeWitt Wallace Library
Saint Paul Minnesota 55105 United States of America
651-696-6901
archives@macalester.edu