Felix H. Vann papers, 1926-1990

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Series I. Felix H. Vann papers, 1926-1990


Class materials



Box 1 Folder 1 Geology and Fine Arts, 1927-1928

(Geology IA, Fine Arts 21 and Fine Arts 22)


Box 1 Folder 2 Fine Arts 22 reading notes, 1928 Spring

(Reading assignment lists and notes, all handwritten)


Box 1 Folder 3 Zoology and Physiology, 1927-1929

(Zoology 1 and Zoology 2 in his sophomore year, Zoology in his junior year, Physiology s102 summer 1928. Handwritten and typed.)


Box 1 Folder 4 Zoology I lecutre notes, 1927-1928

(Handwritten, including drawings in color.)


Box 1 Folder 5 Zoology I and 2 laboratory directions, 1927-1928


Box 1 Folder 6 Zoology I and 2 laboratory drawings, 1927-1928

(Lecture notes on vertebrate zoology and evolution (Zoo 2); typewritten.)


Box 1 Folder 7 Psychology and Sociology, 1928-1929

(Psychology s1, Summer 1928; Psychology 1r and e166, 1928-1929; Sociology 3 and 4, 1928-1928. Includes midterm and final exams for sociology courses.)



Box 2 Folder 1 Sociology 3 and 4 outline syllabi, 1928-1929

("An Elementary Study of Human Society" by Russell Gordon Smith. Includes reading lists, class topics, policies, etc.)


Box 2 Folder 2 Sociology and Psychology essays, 1928-1929

(Psychology e166 "A view of the Negro-White Problem in the United States"; Sociology 3 "Social Heritage and Culture"; Sociology 4 "Similarities between the Abnormalities of Individuals and of Social Groups")


Box 2 Folder 3 G.S. Fine Arts 1 (R1): Introduction to the Arts course syllabus, 1957

(School of General Studies. Includes reading assignment texts.)


Columbia College materials


Box 2 Folder 4 College correspondence and memorabilia, 1926-1934

(Admission letter, freshman rule book, commencement programs, etc.)


Box 2 Folder 5 Alumni-related correspondence, 1950-1973

(Class of 1930 updates, capital campaigns, alumni magazines and newsletters, reunion information, etc.)


Box 2 Folder 6 40th and 50th class reunions, 1970-1980

(Reunion directory, dinner program, Ryetown Hilton weekend events)


Box 2 Folder 7 Glee Club alumni, 1981-1983

(Includes a letter from Dr. Vann with his detailed recollection of being a member of the Glee Club from 1926 to 1929.)


Box 2 Folder 8 60th class reunion, 1987-1990