Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 OS/83/4
Title
Spasm
Date(s)
- 1991 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 magazine (4 pp.)
Context area
Name of creator
(1986-1994)
Administrative history
The Public Relations Service was established in 1986 to co-ordinate existing information and publications activities and strengthen the internal and external relations of the University. It brought together the existing offices of Information, Alumni Relations and Publications. In 1994, it was replaced by the External Affairs and Development Office.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Acc 1518
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A parody of the University's official staff magazine, 'Prism'. The only issue held is no.1, November 1991. An editorial note on the last page indicates that 'This magazine will be published spasmodically. The next issue of Spasm will appear once the editors have dealt with the numerous law suits arriving from the first issue.'
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
None expected
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- University of Strathclyde (Subject)