Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Columbia Blue Book Collection
Columbia University. Christian Association
Columbia University. Young Men's Christian Association
12417122
UA#0203
English
/repositories/2/resources/5549
1.33 linear feet
2 boxes
1895-1953
1903-1953
Publication began in 1897 and the last Blue Book was published in 1953-1954 as a means to acclimate students to campus and the surrounding community. Information on student activities and clubs was provided as well as services in the community such as churches and social gatherings. Academic information and descriptions of faculty were also included.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is located on-site.
Restrictions on Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Summary
Student handbooks or Columbia Blue Books were small pocket-sized guides to Columbia College on 49th Street and later to the University at Morningside Heights. They contain information and advice about the University and about New York City, usually with a street map attached. The information was reliable for its stated time period, and is a useful guide to student activities and student life during a particular year. Publications for the years 1897-1904, 1938-1939, 1941-1942, 1947-1948, and 1951-1952 are missing or were never published. The Black and Blue Book, published in 1921-1922, is a humorous satire of the handbook. The books have been encased in negative sleeves and boxed.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Columbia Blue Book Collection; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University in the City of New York.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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.
Biographical / Historical
The student handbook was published for many years by the Christian Association, the campus name for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and starting in 1923-1924, by the Columbia Spectator. It appears that the last Blue Book was published during the University's bicentennial year, 1953-1954.The handbooks were meant to acclimate students to campus and the surrounding community. Information on student activities and clubs was provided as well as services in the community such as churches and social gatherings. Academic information and descriptions of faculty were also included.
Ownership and Custodial History
Collection formerly known as Columbia University Blue Book,1904/1905-1906/197, 1912/1913-1915/1916.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Marilyn Petit, updated by Allison Chambers. Finding aid written by Linda Arthur (SEAS 2014) in March 2014. Finding aid edited and encoded by Joanna Rios in March 2017.
Accrual
No additions are expected
Handbooks
Guidebooks
Columbia College (Columbia University)
Columbia College (Columbia University) -- Freshmen
Columbia University -- Students
Students' Hand Book of New York City/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493491895-189611Students' Hand Book of New York City/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493501896-189712Scope and ContentsLast academic year at 49th Street and Madison Avenue campus.
Barnard Students Hand-Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493511903-190413Columbia University Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493521904-109514Columbia University Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493531906-190715Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493541907-190816Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493551908-190917Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493561909-191018Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493571909-191019Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493581910-1911110Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493591911-1912111Columbia University Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493601912-1913112Columbia University Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493611913-1914113Columbia University Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493621914-1915114Columbia University Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493631915-1916115Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493641916-1917116Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493651917-1918117Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493661918-1919118Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493671919-1920119Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493681920-1921120Columbia Blue Book/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493691921-1922121"Black and Blue Book,"/repositories/2/archival_objects/4493701921-1922122Scope and ContentsThe Black and Blue Book, published in 1921-1922, is a humorous satire of the handbook.
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