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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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Aaron W. Warner Papers, 1936-2004

22 linear feet 52 document boxes
Abstract Or Scope

The collected papers of Aaron W. Warner, former Director of the University Seminars, include his writings on domestic and foreign labor, course notes, and documents from his time at the University Seminars.

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Office of Public Affairs Photograph Collection, 1947-2016

138.80 linear feet 50 document boxes; 2 slide boxes; 2 photo binders; 43 index card boxes; 69 clamshell boxes; 59 record cartons.
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This collection is a combination of several different accessions of prints, negatives, contact sheets, color slides and digital files that were created by the University Photographer and others in the Columbia University Office of Public Affairs. The collection documents many events held on campus (e.g., commencement, homecoming, 1968 protests), the Morningside campus, individuals (faculty, student athletes), and sporting events.
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Office of the Secretary records, 1866-2004

98.42 linear feet 29 record cartons, 47 document boxes, 1 half document box (48.82 LF) (Series I-X, processed)
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This collection consists of the records of the Office of the Secretary: Trustee materials and minutes, agreements, trustee biographical files, honor and prizes files, by-laws and statutes, reports, publications, and correspondence.

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Central Files (Office of the President records), 1890-1984

927 linear feet 927 record cartons
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Central Files is composed chiefly of correspondence sent and received between Columbia University administrators and other University officers, faculty, and trustees, as well as correspondence sent and received between University administrators and individuals and organizations from outside the university.
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Goodnow, Frank Johnson, file, 1890-1914. (1 Folder), 10/1890-12/1914

Vincent, Marvin Richardson, files, 1890-1910. [2 Folders], 10/1890-6/1910

Morningside Area Alliance records, 1947-1992

149 linear feet 118 record cartons, 4 oversized flat boxes, 75 tubes, and 3 document boxes
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The Morningside Area Alliance is an organization working for community improvement on behalf of its member institutions in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in New York City. The organization was founded as Morningside Heights Inc. in 1947 through joint action of fourteen Morningside Institutions--Columbia University, St. Luke's Hospital, Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, Teacher's College, Barnard College, Corpus Christi Church, Home for Old Men and Aged Couples, International House, Jewish Theological Seminary, Juilliard School of Music, St. Hilda's and St. Hugh's School, The Riverside Church, Union Theological Seminary, and the Women's Hospital of St. Luke's Center--with the expressed purpose of "[promoting] the improvement of Morningside Heights as an attractive, residential, educational, and cultural area." The collection includes much, if not all, of the material that was created by the organization as part of its daily business from 1947 to 1992, when the materials were accessioned into University Archives at Columbia University. This includes records of the Board of Directors and the various Committees within the Alliance; assorted publications, reports, pamphlets, and theses both acquired and created by the organization; files of the different offices within the organization; maps, plans, and photographs used and created by the Alliance for its work; and the collected materials and files created for the organization's projects in different subject areas--specifically buildings, community services and programs, public safety, schools, and the Morningside General Neighborhood Renewal Plan. The collection also includes a large quantity of material rearranged into subject files on different areas of concern within the organization.
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Graduate School of Journalism records, 1912-2013, bulk 1950-1989

104 linear feet 84 record cartons 3 document boxes; 2 cassette boxes, 1 flat box
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The Graduate School of Journalism Records document the progression of the school from its founding in 1912 through the 1990s. The records consist of audio/visual material, clippings, copies of various publications, administrative correspondence, notes, photographs, and transcriptions of articles and speeches.
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Brian Greene Lectures, 1997-2002

2.5 linear feet 2 record cartons
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This collection comprises 85 VHS tapes of the lectures of Brian Greene, Fall 1997-Spring 2002.

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Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies records, 1979-2022

1 linear feet 1 record carton
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This collection consists of over 50 audio cassettes of lectures sponsored by the IIJS and related paper announcements of the lectures.

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"Records of civilization" records, 1915-1954

2.5 linear feet 2 record cartons
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This collection consists of the correspondence and administrative records of the "Record of Civilization" series editor Austin P. Evans.
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Series I. Correspondence, 1915-1954

Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs records, 1939-2006, bulk 1956-2003

337.27 Linear Feet 545 document boxes and 88 record storage boxes
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The records consist mainly of correspondence and material on issues related to academics, appointments, budgets, departments, faculty, planning, programs, schools, and students. The records also include reports, statistical information, and committee and meeting materials.
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Marie Runyon Papers, 1955-2008

14 linear feet 10 record cartons and two map case drawers of oversize materials
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Marie Runyon was an activist and former New York State legislator. Born in North Carolina in 1915, she moved to Morningside Heights and in 1963 began a decades long fight against Columbia University over its real estate practices and expansion in the neighborhood. Runyon founded the Morningside Tenants Committee as well as other tenants' organizations, and she brought a number of cases to court to prevent her eviction from her apartment at 130 Morningside Drive. She also worked for many political and service organizations throughout her career.
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Series II: Other Political Activism, 1955-2002

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

13.86 linear feet 33 document boxes
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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.
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Harriman Institute Theses and Dissertations, 1947-2018

63.75 linear feet 51 record storage cartons
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This collection contains theses and dissertations submitted to Columbia University's Harriman Institute.

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Columbia College papers, 1703-1964, bulk 1754-1920

67.08 linear feet 7 record cartons, 98 document boxes, 1 half-sized document box, 3 14x18 OS flat boxes, 6 20x 24 OS flat boxes, and 5 items in OS flat folders in a mapcase
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The surviving files of official correspondence, reports, documents, and printed materials of King's College from 1750 to 1784 and Columbia College from 1785 to 1890, as well as Columbia University up to 1964. The King's College era materials include grants, deeds, indentures, lists of governors, leases, accounts, etc. The Columbia College era papers commence with documentation regarding the attempts to revive the college at the end of the American Revolution. In the later period these papers primarily supplement and document the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Governors and the Board of Trustees. Much material was destroyed and scattered in the late 19th century leaving this collection quite incomplete.
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Series I: King's College Papers, 1703-1784

Columbia College papers, 1703-1964, bulk 1754-1920 67.08 linear feet 7 record cartons, 98 document boxes, 1 half-sized document box, 3 14x18 OS flat boxes, 6 20x 24 OS flat boxes, and 5 items in OS flat folders in a mapcase

University Protest and Activism Collection, 1958-2018, bulk 1968-1972

42.60 linear feet 86 document boxes, 1 half-sized document box, (1) 16"x20" OS flat box, (1) 8" x 7.5" x 9" clams hell box, 4 record storage cartons
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The student strikes of this era, in particular that of 1968, represent the main focus of the collection, although other issues and many voices are expressed. The collection contains material authored by Columbia University administration, faculty, students, as well as non-affiliated organizations and individuals.
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Wallach Art Gallery Records, 1985-2017

17.25 linear feet 15 record cartons, 1 OS flat box
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This collection consists of exhibition files, general operations files and exhibition catalogs generated by the Wallach Art Gallery staff between 1985 and 2017.
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Series II: General Operations Files, 1985-2012

Wallach Art Gallery Records, 1985-2017 17.25 linear feet 15 record cartons, 1 OS flat box

Columbiana Manuscripts, 1572-1986, bulk 1850-1920

39.25 linear feet 25 linear feet of bound volumes, 20 manuscript boxes, 1 half-size document box, 1 oversize box
Abstract Or Scope
An artificial collection comprised of correspondence, diaries, lecture notes, essays, administrative documents, minutes, and other documents related to Columbia University. Materials were created by or for students, alumni, faculty, administrators, staff, trustees, and honorary degree recipients.
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Columbiana Manuscripts, 1572-1986, bulk 1850-1920 39.25 linear feet 25 linear feet of bound volumes, 20 manuscript boxes, 1 half-size document box, 1 oversize box

Columbia University Office of Art Properties Records, 1960-2012

7.9 linear feet 19 document boxes
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The records in the collection reflect the Department's mission and its daily operations. The materials contained within it include exhibition proposals, catalogs and posters, photographs, general correspondence, and other administrative files.
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Lecture notes collection, 1817-1969, bulk 1877-1913

9.92 linear feet 7 document boxes 6 record cartons
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Lecture notes taken by Columbia University students. Collection includes notes of lectures given by prominent Columbia professors such as Charles F. Chandler, John W. Burgess, Herbert L. Osgood, Paul Oskar Kristeller, and George E. Woodberry.
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University Artifacts collection, 1750s-2020s, bulk 1880s-1990s

126.61 linear feet 40 record cartons; 26 custom boxes; 4 small index card boxes; 3.5 document boxes; 3 hat boxes; 5 OS flat boxes; 3 textile boxes; 4 tube boxes; 1 clam shell box; 1 small document box; 1 large index card box;
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The University Artifacts Collection contains objects, textiles, buttons, trophies, ribbons, plaques, plates, and other three-dimensional items used as well as created by or for the University since its founding in 1754 as King's College. Some items were created for specific individuals or classes.

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