Annual Report of the Dean of Graduate Faculties' records, 1922-1939

Creator:
Columbia University. Graduate Faculties
Extent:
0.42 linear feet 1 document box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of the materials submitted to or collected by the Deans of the Graduate Faculties in preparation for the Annual Report. Materials include newpaper articles, reports for department heads, new faculty announcements, correspondence, and facts and figures for publication. There are also copies of the published Annual Reports.

Biographical / historical:

The Dean of the Graduate Faculties was also known as the Dean of the Faculties of Political Science, Philosophy and Pure Science. The Annual Reports, published in October or November, summarized the previous academic year's highlights. In addition to enrollment figures, the Deans would address issues such as degree requirements, changes in programs, and the scope and reach of Columbia as a research university. Frederick J.E. Woodbridge served as Dean from 1912 to 1929; Howard Lee McBain from 1929 to 1936; and George Pegram from 1936 to 1949.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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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.

Location of this collection:
University Archives Home Page
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535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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