Office of the Registrar records 5802480Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-10 11:58:14 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard2019-03-13File created.2019-05-20EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Office of the Registrar records Columbia University. Office of the University Registrar 5802480 UA#0084 English . 18.51 linear feet 3 document boxes and 62 bound volumes in CMI boxes 1857-1976 1890-1976 Restrictions on Access

This collection has no restrictions.

Restrictions on Access

This collection is located onsite.

Accrual of Records

Additions are expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2012.2013.M029, 2000-032.

Arrangement

Organized into 2 series.

Historical Note

According to the 1911 University charters and statutes, it is the duty of the Registrar (1) to take charge of the registration of all students, to keep such records and to furnish such copies of the same as the President may direct; (2) to take charge of and be responsible for all matriculation papers and diplomas, and to keep proper record of the whereabouts of present and former students and graduates; (3) to prepare all necessary student rolls and to keep such records as my be required for the proper compilation of student statistics; (4) to furnish to the Treasurer, upon the forms provided for the purpose, the information necessary for the collection of fees; (5) and to perform such other duties as the President may direct.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Office of the Registrar Records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Processing Information

The ledgers in this collection were originally surveyed by Jocelyn Wilk in spring 2012. Volumes cleaned by Rapid Refile in summer 2012 and re-housed into CMI boxes in spring 2013 by RBML student employees. Finding aid written by Jocelyn Wilk in May 2013. The Registrar Annual Reports were foldered and boxed by University Archives staff at an unknown date in the 1990s or early 2000s.

Summary

This collection consists of two sets of records originating in the Office of the Registrar. A set of published annual reports containing statistical information concerning enrollment and graduates from 1924 through 1976. There is also a collection of 62 bound volumes noting matriculation status and sometimes grade and course information for students enrolled in Columbia College, the Graduate Faculties, Summer Session, Faculty of Fine Arts (Department of Music and Architecture) from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Collection also includes matriculation receipt books from the early 1890s and some statistical information from Seth Low Junior College (1929-1936). Three volumes from 1785 to 1896 contain matriculation information for Columbia College students. Similar volumes documenting students enrolled in the School of Law and the College of Physicians and Surgeons were transferred to the Archives & Special Collections at the School of Law and the Medical School, respectively.

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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.

Accruals

Materials have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact uarchives@columbia.edu for more information.

Columbia University Columbia University -- Students Series I. Annual ReportsScope and Contents

A set of published annual reports containing statistical information concerning enrollment and graduates from 1924 through 1976. This run of reports does not include reports from 1926, 1927 or 1934. To see these reports, please consult thevolumes online.

1924-19451Scope and Contents

(Reports for 1926, 1927 and 1934 are not in this collection. To see these reports, please consult the volumes online.

1946-195821959-19763Scope and Contents

(1975 and 1976 information are not full reports, just photocopied statistical tables)

Series II. LedgersScope and Contents

Arranged in four sub-series, this series consists of Columbia University matriculation ledgers and grade books once maintained by the Office of the Registrar. Schools represented in this collection include Columbia College (a.k.a, "School of the Arts"), Summer Session, and The Graduate Faculties. Enrollment statistics for Seth Low Junior College are also included in this collection. Volumes were re-housed into individual protective boxes.

Sub-Series II.1 Columbia CollegeScope and Contents

This sub-series consists of the volumes containing matriculation and grade information for students enrolled in the undergraduate college known today as Columbia College but previously known as the "School of the Arts."

Columbia College Class Lists1878-18944Columbia College Exams and Grades1894-18965Columbia College Matriculation Book1890-18956Scope and Contents

(Volume includes information for all students at Columbia, not just undergraduates.)

Columbia College Student Records1898-19007Columbia College Student Records1894-18958Permanent Records of the College, AAR-BERca. 1904-19149Permanent Records of the College, BER-CALca. 1904-191410Permanent Records of the College, CAM-DANca. 1904-191411Permanent Records of the College, DAR-FAYca. 1904-191412Permanent Records of the College, FEI-GOOca. 1904-191413Permanent Records of the College, GOO-HEYca. 1904-191414Permanent Records of the College, HIC-KERca. 1904-191415Permanent Records of the College, KER-LIVca. 1904-191416Permanent Records of the College, LLO-MOSTca. 1904-191417Permanent Records of the College, MOS-PIT, ca. 1904 -1914ca. 190424Permanent Records of the College, POD-SCHca. 1904-191418Permanent Records of the College, SCH-STUca. 1904-191419Permanent Records of the College, SUC-WEBca. 1904-191420Permanent Records of the College, WEB-ZVIca. 1904-191421School of the Arts (Columbia College): Roll of Merit for Sophomore Class,1857-189122School of the Arts (Columbia College): Roll of Merit for Junior Class,1857-189223Sub-Series II.2 Graduate FacultiesScope and Contents

This sub-series consists of volumes containing matriculation and grade information for students enrolled in the Graduate Faculties (Philosophy, Political Science and Pure Science).

Graduate Faculties Grade Book, A-B1900-191225Graduate Faculties Grade Book, B1900-191226Scope and Contents

(Volume 1)

Graduate Faculties Grade Book, B1900-191227Scope and Contents

(Volume 2)

Graduate Faculties Grade Book, C1900-191228Graduate Faculties Grade Book, C-D1900-191229Graduate Faculties Grade Book, D-E1900-191230Graduate Faculties Grade Book, E-F1900-191231Graduate Faculties Grade Book, F-G1900-191232Graduate Faculties Grade Book, G-H1900-191233Graduate Faculties Grade Book, H1900-191234Scope and Contents

(Volume 1)

Graduate Faculties Grade Book, H1900-191235Scope and Contents

(Volume 2)

Graduate Faculties Grade Book, H-K1900-191236Graduate Faculties Grade Book, K-L1900-191237Graduate Faculties Grade Book, L-McC1900-191238Graduate Faculties Grade Book, McC-M1900-191239Graduate Faculties Grade Book, M-N1900-191240Graduate Faculties Grade Book, N-P1900-191241Graduate Faculties Grade Book, P-R1900-191242Graduate Faculties Grade Book, R-S1900-191243Graduate Faculties Grade Book, S1900-191244Graduate Faculties Grade Book, S-U1900-191245Graduate Faculties Grade Book, U-W1900-191246Graduate Faculties Grade Book, W-Z1900-191247Faculty of Pure Science Graduate Student Register1892-189949Sub-Series II.3 Other SchoolsScope and Contents

This sub-series contains matriculation and grade volumes for Summer Session students, Faculty of Fine Arts students and enrollment statistics for Seth Low Junior College.

Architecture, Fine Art Faculty Grade Book1902-190450Music Department, Faculty of Fine Arts Records1904-191451Seth Low Junior College Statistics1929-193652Summer Session Permanent Records SLO-STU1900-191053Summer Session Permanent Records SUD-VAL1900-191054Summer Session Permanent Records VAL-WEM1900-191055Summer Session Permanent Records WEN-ZUC1900-191056Sub-Series II.4 Matriculation Receipt BooksScope and Contents

Volumes of matriculation receipts for a particular year noting the name of the student, date of matriculation, and the school matriculated into. Some of the volumes also contain blank receipts.

1890-1891571891-1892581892-189359Scope and Contents

(Volume 1)

1892-189360Scope and Contents

(Volume 2)

1893-189461Scope and Contents

(Volume 1)

1893-189462Scope and Contents

(Volume 2)

Sub-Series II.5 Matriculation BooksScope and Contents

Three volumes of student matriculation information for students enrolled at Columbia College. Information includes names of student, age information, guardian name and address. For a time in the 19th century, the information was written in Latin rather than English. The volumes from 1785-1831 and 1832-1881 were once cataloged publications in the Columbiana book collection (call numbers CH M422 and CH M423, respectively). The volume covering the years 1882-1896 was received from the Office of the Registrar in 2000 and provides information on the last students studying at the 49th Street campus.

Columbia College1785-183163Scope and Contents

(call# CH M422)

Columbia College1832-188164Scope and Contents

(call# CH M423)

Columbia College1882-189665Scope and Contents

(accession #2000-032)