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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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Episcopal Chaplain records, 1928-2000, bulk 1966-1996

3.42 linear feet
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The Episcopal Chaplain Records contain subject files covering the social initiatives, and student ministry activities undertaken by the Episcopal Chaplain's Office on and off the Columbia University campus chiefly during the period from 1966 to 1996.

Varsity Show Records, 1894-

30.32 linear feet
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The Varsity Show Records document the history of Columbia University's Varsity Show, an annual student written and produced musical that lampoons Columbia life. The records contain programs, scores, scripts, photographs, posters and other memorabilia from past productions. Notable Varsity Show alumni include Richard Rodgers (CC' 23), Oscar Hammerstein II (CC' 16), Lorenz Hart (CC '18), Herman Wouk (CC '34) and I.A.L. Diamond (CC '41).

Department of Physics Historical records, 1862-1997, bulk 1906-1957

2.29 linear feet
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This collection of various historical materials collected by the Columbia University Physics Department includes photographs and negatives of faculty members, faculty biographical information, images of related buildings and grounds, correspondence between faculty members and others, publications, information concerning guest lecturers in the department, as well as materials used in exhibitions and presentations depicting the department's history.

Gustavus T. Kirby papers, 1900-1911

0.21 linear feet
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This small collection consists of a selection of Gustavus T. Kirby's correspondence related to the Columbia University Club (and the purchase of the new house by Gramercy Park and invitations to alumni), the Columbia 150th Founding Anniversary Dinner in 1904, George F. Sever's position at the School of Engineering, and a few letters related to the Athletic Association, which funded collegiate sports teams including football.

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Joanne Grant research files, 1963-1968

1.44 linear feet
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This collection consists of the working materials Joanne Grant, a journalist and activist, collected for the research and publication of her 1969 book Confrontation on Campus: Columbia Pattern for the New Protest (New York: New American Library, 1969).

Core Curriculum records, 1937-2020, bulk 1937-1995

13.86 linear feet
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The Core Curriculum records contain teaching and administrative materials chiefly pertaining to the longstanding Columbia College courses Contemporary Civilization and Humanities A (now called Literature Humanities). Materials include syllabi, exams, quizzes, teaching resources, administrative correspondence and memos, and curricular reviews and reports. The Core Curriculum records contain limited material pertaining to Core classes beyond Contemporary Civilization and Literature Humanities.

Department of Music records, 1962-1998, bulk 1970-1989

1 linear foot
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This collection contains records of the Music Department of Columbia University and its faculty. The bulk of the collection was gathered by Professor Howard Shanet, who chaired the department from 1972-1976.
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Boris and Eda Rapoport Composition Prize documents, 1971-1978 Box 1, Folder 6

Pre-Med journal records, 1960-1970

1.25 linear feet
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This collection consists of the production and administrative files of the Pre-Med journal.

Health Sciences Historical Collection, 1767-2005, bulk 1867-2004

5.46 linear feet
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The Health Sciences Historical Collection is an artificial collection that documents the development of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center, the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Sloane Hospital for Women, Vanderbilt Clinic, the School of Nursing, and the Mailman School of Public Health.

Elizabeth Blake Papers, 1940-2010, bulk 1940-1976

1.50 linear feet
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A collection of personal papers of Elizabeth (Betty) Blake, who was very active in both the Columbia and broader Manhattan communities, consisting primarily of correspondence, meeting agendas, minutes, and Columbia University memorabilia.