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Columbia University Archives

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New York, NY 10027, USA

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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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Columbia University bicentennial anniversary records, 1898-1957

42.75 linear feet

This collection contains the records from the Office of the Bicentennial, which was led by Richard B. Powell, David Loth and James L. Malfetti. This collection includes the correspondence originating in or received by the Office of the Bicentennial, the office files, and the subject files. In addition to the Office of the Bicentennial records, this collection includes the materials collected by and/or transferred to the Columbiana Collection, under the curation of Milton Halsey Thomas. This includes the conference transcripts, papers, convocation records, and an extensive collection of printed materials.

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American Alumni Council, 1953-1954 Box 14, Folder 6

Highlight: American Alumni Council, 1953-1954

AAC News, 1954 January Box 38, Folder 1

Highlight: American Alumni Council
Abstract Or Scope: American Alumni Council

Office of Public Affairs Photograph Collection, 1947-2016

138.80 linear feet

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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American Alumni Council citations, 7/20/1954 Box 31

Highlight: American Alumni Council citations, 7/20/1954

Historical subject files, 1810s-2022, bulk 1968-1972

183.06 linear feet

The Historical Subject Files Collection documents Columbia University history and related topics from 1754 to the present. The collection includes articles, booklets, clippings, correspondence, memoranda, non-photographic images, notes, pamphlets, posters, press releases, programs and reports.

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American Alumni Council Conference Materials, 1950s Box 264, Folder 5

Highlight: American Alumni Council Conference Materials, 1950s

Diplomas and Certificates Collection, 1714-2003, bulk 1800-1959

56.87 linear feet

This is an artificial collection of diplomas and certificates awarded to people associated with Columbia University from its founding as Kings College in 1754. Some diplomas found in this collection were awarded to Columbia-related individuals by other institutions. Also includes certificates presented to individuals and to the University as an institution, usually for honorary purposes. Correspondence directly related to some of these honors can also be found in this collection.

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Columbia University Forum, American Alumni Council, Award of Top Ten Alumni Magazines of the Year, 1965 Box 24

Highlight: Columbia University Forum, American Alumni Council, Award of Top Ten Alumni Magazines of the Year

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

42.60 linear feet

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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"Who's In Charge Here? A Few Observations About Authority, Power, and Change on the Modern Campus."--George Keller--A Panel Paper prepared for The National Conference of the American Alumni Council, Miami Beach, 1968 July 18 Box 17, Folder 24

Highlight: ."--George Keller--A Panel Paper prepared for The National Conference of the American Alumni Council, Miami

University Artifacts collection, 1750s-2020s, bulk 1880s-1990s

126.61 linear feet

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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Time-Life Award for Direct Mail Campaign of the Year, 1954 Box 45

Highlight: Inscribed: "The Time-Life award for the direct mail campaign of the year, American Alumni Council
Abstract Or Scope: Inscribed: "The Time-Life award for the direct mail campaign of the year, American Alumni Council. Presented to Columbia University, 1954."

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

927 linear feet

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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Watkins, Morris W., files, 7/1970-6/1971 Box 409, Folder 1

Highlight: Activities which was given before the American Alumni Council in January, 1948
Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence between Morris Watkins, secretary of the Alumni Federation of Columbia University, and high level University administrators. Watkins also served as director of student interests from 1968 to 1971. Correspondence relates to alumni relations, development, arrangements for alumni programs, gifts to the University, and the activities of regional alumni clubs. Includes a survey regarding alumni relations with the University [ca. 1952-1954] and correspondence documenting alumni involvement in Columbia's 1954 bicentennial celebration. Also includes Watkins' address entitled The Promotion of Alumni Activities which was given before the American Alumni Council in January, 1948

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