This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Originally compiled by the Office of the Secretary and later by the Academic Appointments Office, this card catalogue contains a record of all appointment letters sent to faculty members beginning in the 1890s. The cards include the appointees' name, degrees, and a record of each appointment (rank, school and academic year). For faculty and officers of research, the last date on the cards is June 30, 1990. For officers of administration, there are cards with information through July 1987. The cards are divided between inactive (last appointment ended before June 1990) and active (still at Columbia in 1990). The active appointments are also subdivided by school or division.
This collection is arranged into two series.
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Single photocopies 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.
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Academic Appointment records; Box number; University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
Source of acquisition--Pearl Spiro. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--2007.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
2018-12-18 File created.
12/20/2018 Record updated in preparation for EAD finding aid.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
From the 1754 Charter, fellows, professors, tutors and all faculty members "hold and enjoy their said office or place, either at the will and pleasure of the Governors of the said Corporation, or during his or their Good Behaviour." While the length and terms of an appointment have changed since, all appointments are determined by the Board and are held "during the pleasure of the Trustees." The Academic Appointments Office oversees new and recurring appointments, sabbaticals, leaves of absence, promotions and salary increases. They report to the chief academic officer, the Provost.
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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| Name |
|---|
| Columbia University -- Faculty |
| Columbia University. Office of the Secretary |
This series contains the records of individuals whose last appointment ended before June 1990. Appointment cards are organized alphabetically.
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Box 8
Box 9
Box 10
Box 11
Box 12
Box 13
Box 14
Box 15
Box 16
Box 17
Box 18
Box 19
Box 20
Box 21
Box 22
Box 23
Box 24
Box 25
Box 26
Box 27
Box 28
Box 29
Box 30
Box 31
Box 32
Box 33
Box 34
Box 35
Box 36
Box 38
Box 37
Box 39
Box 40
Box 41
Box 42
Box 43
Box 44
Box 45
Box 46
Box 47
Box 48
Box 49
Box 50
Box 51
Box 53
Box 52
Box 54
Box 55
Box 56
Box 57
Box 58
Box 59
Box 60
Box 61
Box 62
Box 63
Box 64
This series contains the records of individuals who were still at Columbia in 1990. Inactive appointments are organized by school or division.
Box 64
Box 65
Box 66
Box 67
Box 68
Box 69
Box 70
Box 71
Box 72
Box 73
Box 74
Box 75
Box 76
Box 76
Box 77
Box 78
Box 79
Box 79
Box 80
Box 80
Box 80
Box 81
Box 82
Box 82
Box 83
Box 84
Box 85
Box 86
Box 86
(Cards are a mix of Morningside and CUMC appointments)