Alumni Association of the Graduate Schools records, 1905-1956

Creator:

Columbia University. Alumni Association of Graduate Schools

Extent:

0.42 linear feet 1 manuscript box

Language:

English .

Scope and content:

This small collection consists of correspondence, minutes, articles, and printed matter regarding this alumni association for graduate students at Columbia, originally founded as the Alumni Association of Doctors of Philosophy. The records are related to their earliest dates, from their foundation in 1906 to the 1920s.

Biographical / historical:

The Alumni Association of Doctors of Philosophy was established in 1906. In 1920, the group changed their name to the Alumni Association of the Graduate Schools and expanded their membership. The group is currently known as Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association.

The Graduate Faculties Alumni (GFA) awarded the Columbia University Graduate Faculties Alumni Awards for Excellence. Started in 1967, the award recognized alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the world of scholarship, public affairs, or both. The GFA was also responsible for the Adele Mendelsohn Memorial Award, which was given annually to a Columbia staff member who has made important contributions to the life of the University, especially in concern for graduate students. Since the 1990s, the GSAS Alumni Association presents the Dean's Award for Distinguished Achievement and the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award at the annual GSAS Alumni Awards Dinner.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Joanna Rios in January 2023.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related material:

Additional materials related to the graduate school alumni can be found in the Historical subject files (UA#0002).

Additional materials related to the Alumni Association of the Graduate Schools can be found in the Historical subject files (UA#0002).

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Alumni Association of the Graduate Schools Records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Columbia University Archives

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