Overview of the Collection
Historical NoteWhitman College’s Penrose Library was renovated in 2000. At that time, the Allen Reading Room on the library’s main floor was named in recognition of a gift from the Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation. Whitman College students use the Allen Room as quiet study space. After the library began staying open 24 hours a day during the academic year, an anonymous student created the Allen Room Challenge autograph book in February 2003. Students win the honor of signing the book by being the last person to leave the Allen Room on any given night. Content DescriptionThe collection consists of one item, a bound volume of signatures and comments written by Allen Room Challenge winners. Instructions in the front of the book instruct winners to sign their name, date, time they depart, and the professor for whose course they are studying. Many winners also write humorous reflections on their academic work, cramming for exams, and other aspects of student life and culture. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Collection is open for research. Restrictions on Use :Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not transferred to Whitman College. Preferred Citation :Allen Room Challenge Autograph Book, Whitman College and Northwest Archives. Administrative InformationSubjectsThis collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Finding aid prepared by Colleen
McFarland in August 2005
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