Alumnae Association/Office of Alumnae Affairs Records, 1889-2015

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Creator:
Barnard College. Alumnae Association, Barnard Colllege. Office of Alumnae Relations, and Barnard Colllege. Office of Alumnae Relations
Abstract:
This collection consists of records from the Alumnae Association and the Office of Alumnae Affairs.
Extent:
68.5 Linear Feet 78 boxes, 3 half document boxes, 15 oversize boxes, 15 cartons, 2 document drawers, 4 gigabytes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The Alumnae Association/Office of Alumnae Affairs records include correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, flyers, promotional materials, invitations and guest lists, mailings, biographical questionnaires, statistics, photographs, moving images, president and trustee reports, bound account books, receipts, reunion booklets, scrapbooks, and memorabilia.

Of particular interest are the Marian Churchill White '29 and Joan Sweet Jankell '58 files; these series give insight into the role of President of the AABC (White) and Class President (Jankell). Additionally, there is a considerable amount of WWII material in the series Alumnae Affairs Office Files and Committees, dealing mainly with Barnard's efforts on the home front, participation in the National Service Committee, and the S.S. Barnard Victory.

Biographical / historical:

The Associate Alumnae of Barnard College (AABC) was organized in 1895. In 2002, the name of the organization was changed to the Alumnae Association of Barnard College. The organization has two primary aims: to keep graduates in contact with the College and with each other; and to provide financial help for the College and its students. The AABC works closely with the Alumnae Affairs Office to organize award presentations, concerts, lectures, luncheons, and reunions.

Since 1898, the group has had a representative on the Board of Trustees. In 1899 the alumnae set up the Student Loan Committee which has provided tuition funds to worthy candidates in the form of loans and scholarships. In the late 1920's the AABC raised funds for the purchase of Barnard Camp, a country retreat which operated from that time until as late as 1974. The AABC has published a magazine since 1912. Originally called Barnard College Alumnae Bulletin, it is currently called Barnard Alumnae Magazine and is published quarterly. Issues of the magazine comprise collection BC 11.8.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Two files in box 19 are restricted.

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Alumnae Association/Office of Alumnae Affairs Records, 1889-2015; Box and Folder; Barnard Archives and Special Collections, Barnard Library, Barnard College.

Location of this collection:
Barnard Archives & Special Collections
Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning 423
Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027, USA
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