University Council records, 1890-1968
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- UA#0150
- Bib ID:
- 13599377 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Columbia University. University Council
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 7.5 linear feet (6 record cartons)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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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.
Description
Summary
This collection consists of the correspondence files and minutes of the University Council (1890 to 1968).
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This series contains an incomplete set of "letter files" with the proposals and requests submitted to the University Council (1892-1917). There is also one set of correspondence, roughly organized chronologically, related the administrative matters (membership, meeting dates, previous resolutions) that belonged to the Secretary of the University Council. These letters, for the most part, belonged to William Carpenter, who served as University Council Secretary and Provost (1912-1926).
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This series contains the University Council, Executive Committee and related committee minutes. This set of minutes is not complete. The most complete set of University Council minutes can be found in the Faculty Meeting Minutes (UA#0005).
Arrangement
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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.
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.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); University Council records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
Related Materials
The most complete set of University Council minutes can be found in the Faculty Meeting Minutes (UA#0005).
Accruals
No additions are expected.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Joanna Rios, October 2024.
Revision Description
2024-10-04 Finding aid published (JR)
Historical Note
The University Council was introduced in 1890 as an advisory body to the University President, in particular to all matters affecting the Master's and the Doctoral degrees, "the correlation of courses, the extension of university work in new and old fields, and generally as to such matters as the President brings before it." This advisory body was made up of representatives from the different faculties (originally, Law, Mines, Political Science, Philosophy and Dean of the School of the Arts). Following the events of April and May 1968, urged by students and faculty alike, the University administration began revising long-established policies to include input from other members of the University community. The University Senate effectively replaced the University Council (12 May 1890-28 May 1969) which was created to give representation to the faculties and the administration in one central body, enabling them to address the Trustees jointly rather than separately.
Subject Headings
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