Columbia University Collection, 1883-2006, bulk 1900-1968
Collection context
- Creator:
- Columbia University
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of minutes and reports from the University Council of Columbia University, directories of Columbia University, inauguration materials of Columbia presidents, and publications of Columbia University departments and clubs.
- Extent:
- 9.13 Linear Feet (2 records cartons, 1 document box, 1 half document box, 2 flat file drawers)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of materials produced by Columbia University. This includes minutes and reports of the University Council from 1902 to 1950. The directories of Columbia University, 1975-2006, contain contact information for students and academic and administrative departments as well as the academic calendar. The collection also includes programs from the inaugurations of Nicholas Murray Butler as President of Columbia University in 1902 and Seth Low as President of Columbia College in 1890. Some of the publications in the collection include articles about Barnard College, such as in the Columbia University Quarterlys, "Columbia College and its Future Site," Columbia Library Columns, and "The Admission of Women to Universities." Other publications include the welcome address to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, "Women's Faculty Club of Columbia University: An Informal History," and an "Unauthorized Guide" to attending Columbia University. Of note is the 1968 issue of Columbia College's alumni magazine, Columbia College Today, which details the events of the 1968 Columbia University protests.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Barnard Archives and Special Collections. The Barnard Archives and Special Collections approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Photocopies or scans may be made for research purposes.
- Preferred citation:
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Columbia University Collection, 1883-2006; Box and Folder; Barnard College Archives and Special Collections, Barnard Library, Barnard College.
- Location of this collection:
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Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning 423Barnard College3009 BroadwayNew York, NY 10027, USA
- Before you visit:
- Please contact archives@barnard.edu with research requests or to schedule a visit; see our website for more information.
- Contact:
- archives@barnard.edu