Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Faculty Association records
Columbia University. Faculty Association
6951665
UA#0287
English
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5 linear feet
5 records cartons
1904-1984
Restrictions on Access
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Historical Note
The Faculty Association (known until 1967 as the Association for University Teas) was founded by a group of Columbia wives in 1902 to further the social life of Columbia families. It was a membership organization with dues and elected officials under its constitution. (The constitution was written with the aid of Professor Reed Powell of the Law School, who patterned it after the British Constitution.) The Association was responsible for a Newcomers Party in the fall, a President's Party in December, and the receptions after the University Lectures. It hosted activities for children and for retirees, and planned day excursions and picnics. In 1982, the organization shifted to become a campus-wide volunteer service organization and was renamed the Columbia University Association (CUA).
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Faculty Association records; Box and Folder number; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Joanna Rios in August 2021.
Related Materials
Additional materials can be found in the Historical subject files (UA#0002).
Summary
This collection consists of the Faculty Association's administrative records, including University Teas minutes; committee reports; treasurer's reports and account books; membership lists; and general correspondence. There are also records related to the different events hosted by the Faculty Association.
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.
Columbia University -- Faculty
Series I: Administrative recordsAccounting ledger books1934-1940421940-19464321946-1950441950-1953411953-1956431956-1959433Annual meetings19683201975429Scope and Contents(Includes President's report)
1977143Annual reports1971-1972223Budget materials1957-1968510Business administration1930s440Scope and Contents(Notes on the role of the Association)
Committee reports1904-19184214 folders1936-1961313-161954-196221219623291962-19663519633281964 April3261964 October3271965 April3241965 October3251966 April3221966 November323196732119693181974-1976427Scope and Contents(Includes attendance lists, treasurer's report, newcomers guide, etc.)
Correspondence2 folders1934-1954311-121954-1958291957-1968437Scope and Contents(Includes the Reorganization Committee report, 1968. The Reorganization Committee looked to merge the Faculty Association and the Columbia Committee for Community Service (CCCS).)
1960-19622131962-1964281970-19722341972-1974155Scope and Contents(Includes committee reports)
1976-1977147Correspondence - Arnaud, Blanchette1950-195238Correspondence - Goodrich, Florence194836Correspondence - Greet, Katherine "Kay" Hyde1950-1958221Correspondence - President1966-1969419Correspondence - Treasurer1918-1951422Columbia University Association (CUA) activities1982-1985511Columbia University Association (CUA) Board meetings1981-198419Dance Committee1935-196157Dates and committee appointments1963-1964210Scope and Contents(Includes copies of the constitution)
Deaths, notices and correspondence1964-1966224Duties of the President1960-1964336Entertainment Committee1928-193645Scope and Contents(In addition to the expenses, this minutes book includes invitations and short accounts of the events.)
1938-194447Scope and Contents(In addition to the expenses, this minutes book includes rosters of volunteers and short accounts of the events.)
1944-195049Scope and Contents(In addition to the expenses, this minutes book includes a property inventory and recipes for sandwiches and punch.)
Executive Committee2 folders1935-195055-61948-1960271963-1968240Minutes, lists and calendars1965-1968512Faculty Club Commission1971-1972222Faculty House1973-1978150Finances1966-1972331Forms and sample publications1959-1968436General mailing samples1973-1975149Hostess Committee1966-1970339Information cards1950s53Scope and Contents(On the role and reports of the commitees and the president)
Invitations Committee1976-1977431Meeting agendas1960-19622141974-1976424Meeting minutes1905-1915461916-1927481928-1935221949-1962261950-1957211957-19613171961-1969251963-19673371973-19741541973-19771461974-19755161975-1977236Meetings and plans1973-19751361975-1976111975-19761531976-1977121977-1978141978-197915Membership Committee1949-1969441Scope and Contents(Informational binder and committee reports)
Membership list - Active members and widows of former faculty and staff1977514"Memo" newsletters from the Faculty Association and Columbia Community Chest Society (CCCS)1969-1978515"Memo" newsletters1974-1984110"Memo" newletter correspondence1968-1971233Men's Faculty Club1942-194937Scope and Contents(Correspondence regarding Teas' properties)
Nominating Committee1942-1953521954-1972417Officers and Teas1950s54Scope and Contents(List of officers (1903-1950) and summary of teas/events with invitations (1944-1950)
Payments to secretaries1950-1971218Plans for organization198016Printing bill material1953-1966435Procedures and constitution1953-196251Properties, inventories1945-19514381958-19622321966-1972332President's reports1938-197232President's Book - directories, budgets, by-law change, president's annual reports, meeting agendas and minutes, memos, and event flyers1972-19745181950-1954439Suggestions for the Presidentcirca 1950410Scope and Contents(Monthly timeline with suggested tasks for the president and summaries of early minutes.)
The Calhoun School1971229Treasurer's reports1905-19344201954-19582111957-19663301958-19685191971-1973434Young People's Activities Committee1966-1967335Series II: Event recordsActivities1982-198318Annual Commemoration Service Programs1975-1976430Benefit Party19751311975-1976428197612619771181977142Calendar of events and invitations2 folders1974-1975134-351975-1976130Children's and Young Peoples' ProgramsChildren's programs1967-1972413Children's programs1975-1976426DiscothequesScope and Contents(Young people's program, dance parties for 10th-12th graders)
1965-19662191966-19672171966-19684151967-19682161968-1969220Christmas Party1977119Christmas Party, Children's1977141Columbia College Science Honors reception1982115Columbia Committee for Community Service1976-1978152Columbia Greenhouse's "Up these steps"195539Columbia's Bicentennial1953-1954310Excursions1966-1971340Fall Coffee at President's House1967-1968418Holiday Dance1945-19562251956-19582261958-19602271960-1961228Invitations1966-1972342Invitations to join1976-1980513Members Party1978121Membership Drives1958-19703341976-1977140197713NewcommersGuide or Handbook for NewcomersNewcomers Handbook1960-1967151Guide for Newcomers, revisions1968-1971231Guide for Newcomers, revisions1971215Guide for Newcomers to Columbia University1971230Newcomers Guide1976-1977124"A Guide for New Comers"1976 Spring59Newcomers letter and invitations1974-19764231975-1977125Newcomers Party1966-196934119741331975129197612319761441977117197714519781111979112198011319821141983116Registration Coffees1967-1972412Scope and Contents(Coffee service for students during fall and spring semester registration)
RetireesRetired Faculty Tea1963-1970333Retired Program1975-1977148Network Questionnaire1975-1978Scope and ContentsNetwork Steering Committee, Survey of Retired Faculty
Retired Faculty and Officers Party1976122Retired Faculty and Officers Party1976138Retired faculty, widows and widowers network1977-198217Spring Party for Retired and Widows1976127Speranza Lecture1976139Spring Spree1973-1974137Square Dances1966-19724141978120University President's ReceptionScope and Contents(Also known as the President's Ball, Reception or Party)
1964-1966341965-19723381966-1967331966-19693191970235197413219751281974-1975425University TeasScope and Contents(Invitations, event announcements, summaries)
1940-19444111954-1958231960-1964241964-1965311964-1966238Trip to Bronx Botanical Garden1965239Trustee Teas1964-1966237Trustees Reception1966-1968416