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Columbia University Archives

Columbia University Archives

6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
uarchives@columbia.edu
The University Archives, a unit within the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, preserves the institutional memory of Columbia University through the acquisition of official University records and related historical collections and materials from its founding in 1754 to the present day.

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Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education Records, 1890-2015

70.83 linear feet
Abstract Or Scope

This collection consists of the official records of the Columbia intercollegiate athletic teams as well as the administrative records, minutes, press releases, media guides, programs, photographs, and scrapbooks from the Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education Department. It includes the records of former Director John A. Reeves.

Office of the Registrar records, 1857-1976, bulk 1890-1976

18.51 linear feet
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This collection consists of two sets of records originating in the Office of the Registrar. A set of published annual reports containing statistical information concerning enrollment and graduates from 1924 through 1976. There is also a collection of 62 bound volumes noting matriculation status and sometimes grade and course information for students enrolled in Columbia College, the Graduate Faculties, Summer Session, Faculty of Fine Arts (Department of Music and Architecture) from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Collection also includes matriculation receipt books from the early 1890s and some statistical information from Seth Low Junior College (1929-1936). Three volumes from 1785 to 1896 contain matriculation information for Columbia College students. Similar volumes documenting students enrolled in the School of Law and the College of Physicians and Surgeons were transferred to the Archives & Special Collections at the School of Law and the Medical School, respectively.

Faculty of Political Science records, 1890-1967

3.13 linear feet
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This collection consists of the correspondence of the Dean and the Secretary of the Faculty of Political Science with University administrators as well as correspondents outside the university, including prospective applicants, faculty members, and current and former students. Most of the correspondence dates between 1890 and 1912 and addresses requests for matriculation and fellowships, while other areas of consideration include departmental issues, personnel issues, and lists of fellowship and degree recipients. Correspondence with University administrators concerns faculty appointments, enrollment and registration concerns, and class scheduling. Outgoing correspondence of the Dean and Secretary addresses fellowship and scholarship options in attempts to fund specific students, as well as attempts to secure teaching positions for graduating students.

Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education negatives, 1932-1963

6 Linear Feet
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This collection contains negatives, on glass and on film, of the student athletes and sports teams at Columbia University from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Minutes of the Teachers College Board of Trustees, 1899-1982

2.5 linear feet
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This collection consists of the minutes of the Teachers College Board of Trustees' meetings from 1899 to 1982. It also includes the minutes of the Executive Committee from 1899 to 1957.

Summer Session records, 1898-2006

4.81 linear feet
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This collection consists of records regarding the Summer Session, started in 1900.

Department of Classics records, 1885-1992

11.42 linear feet
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This collection consists of the correspondence, facutly meeting minutes and administrative records of the Department of Classics.

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Faculty Association records, 1904-1984

4.42 linear feet
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This collection consists of the Faculty Association's administrative records, including University Teas minutes; committee reports; treasurer's reports and account books; membership lists; and general correspondence. There are also records related to the different events hosted by the Faculty Association.

Residence Hall records, 1905-1938

6.58 linear feet
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This collection consists of the front desk registers and other ledgers and volumes used in managing Columbia's first residence halls in the Morningside campus.

Alexander Smith papers, 1900-1919

5.5 linear feet
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Professional and personal correspondence of Dr. Alexander Smith, just prior to and during his time as head of the Department of Chemistry at Columbia University (1911-1919).