Columbia Engineering Alumni Association records, 1871-1977

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

• Series I: Columbia Engineering Alumni Association records, 1871-1977

Description

Summary

This collection consists of the minutes, correspondence and administrative records of the School of Mines, Schools of Science, School of Engineering and now Columbia Engineering Alumni Association.

• Series I: Columbia Engineering Alumni Association records, 1871-1977

  This series consists alumni lists and correspondence with the Executive Secretary. Also found within are the Association's governance documents: its constitution and by-laws, amendments and minutes. Alumni events materials in this series represent annual dinners and meetings.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Columbia Engineering Alumni Association records; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Related Materials

Additional materials related to the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association can be found in Historical subject files (UA#0002). In 1926-1027, the Alumni Association sent out the Biographical and Professional Record questionnaire to members of the Classes of 1869 to 1927. The completed 8-page survey with the Biographical Record forms can be found in School of Engineering Biographical Records (UA#0292). This collection contains the Professional Record forms.

Accruals

No additions are expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1997.0003, 2002.012.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Collection-level record describing unprocessed material made public in summer 2018 as part of the Hidden Collections initiative. Box 1 materials were processed by Brandi Tambasco, Queens College, April 2010. Box 2 materials were processed by Joanna Rios, September 2021. Boxes 3-16 were processed by Joanna Rios, April 2023.

Revision Description

2021-08-16 Added the School of Mines Alumni Association records. (JR)

2021-08-18 Added processed Series I, formerly part of the School of Mines records. (JR)

2021-09-01 Added processed Box 2, formerly part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences records. (JR)

2023-04-14 Added processed Boxes 3 to 16. (JR)

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Historical Note

The School of Mines Alumni Association was formed as an informal social organization in 1871, and a constitution was adopted the following year. The Secretary was tasked with keeping the members informed on the whereabouts of the Mines graduates. This led to the publication of several volumes of Alumni Lists, which record the positions and professional activities of the graduates. This professional society issued a technical journal, The School of Mines Quarterly, from 1879 to 1915.

Now known as the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association, the CEAA is an independent association that exists to foster and deepen the bonds of fellowship between Columbia Engineering alumni, faculty, and students worldwide. The CEAA awards scholarships, provides mentoring and professional guidance to students, promotes excellence in teaching, recognizes distinguished alumni, students, and faculty, and sponsors a wide range of social and professional events throughout the year. Every graduate of the School is automatically a member, and there are no dues or membership fees. Each year, the CEAA awards the Egleston Medal for distinguished engineering achievement, the Pupin Medal for service to the nation, and the Samuel Johnson Medal for distinguished non-engineering achievement, to recognize the distinguished alumni of Columbia Engineering.