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Coverage Dates
1972-2007
Description
These printed photo directories, or “face books,” formed part of the University’s orientation materials for incoming freshmen. They include photographs, addresses and intended majors of new students, as well as photographs and names of student advisors and administrators. They also often include maps, illustrations, and other helpful hints. This series runs from 1972 (Class of 1976) through 2007 (Class of 2011). Up through 1988 (the Class of 1992 edition), Fairfield’s combined freshman orientation handbook and photo directory was known as “The Freshman Record.” From 1989 (Class of 1993) through 1997 (Class of 2001), each edition was given a unique title of its own (e.g. “The Pursuit of Excellence: Orientation 1989”). From 1998 onward (Class of 2002), the publication was known as “The ‘Field,” with a unique subtitle for each edition (e.g. “Walking on Sunshine/Class of 2002”).
Quantity
1.2 linear feet; 3 boxes
Origin
A set of the books produced between 1989 and 2007 (with the 1991 edition missing) was gathered and given to the Archives by Mike G. Tortora ’01, M.’07, Executive Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff; other copies extant in the collection as of 2003.
Processed By
Katherine Bonamo
Last Updated
5-2024
Type
Finding Aid
Publisher
Fairfield University
Place of Publication
Fairfield, Conn.
Collection
Finding Aids
Repository
Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections
Copyright
Fairfield University reserves all rights to this resource which is provided here for educational and/or non-commercial purposes only.
Recommended Citation
Fairfield University Freshman Photo Directories (“Face Books”); alternatively, The Freshman Record; The ‘Field., 1972-2007. Finding Aids, Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections. Fairfield, Conn.
Identifier
FIN0016
Notes
Before the rise of social media, colleges commonly created and distributed printed photo directories for the members of each incoming class. The term “face book” for such a directory was in use by the late 60’s, and common by the 1980’s. This tool for identifying and connecting with classmates was the analog basis for the now famous online phenomenon created by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004.