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Julian Edison Department of Special Collections

WUA/01. University Records

 Collection Subgroup Term
Identifier: WUA/01
[i]University Records[/i] consist of records created in campus departments and offices. This includes, but is not limited to, department files, chancellor official records, provost records, commencement, photo services, WU Memorabilia. See Subgroup 02: [i]Publications [/i]for University publications. See Subgroup 05: [i]Student Groups[/i] for records pertaining to materials related to student organizations.

Found in 127 Collections and/or Records:

Washington University 25th Anniversary Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00013
Scope and Contents

This collection includes the Program and the Address by Chancellor William Greenleaf Eliot for the 25th anniversary of Washington University.

Dates: 1882
Found in: University Archives

Washington University 50th Anniversary Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00030
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of materials that chronicle the 50th Anniversary of Washington University and 46th annual commencement, including the commencement program, the commencement address delivered by Professor Calvin Woodward, and newspaper clippings regarding the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Washington University.

Dates: 1907
Found in: University Archives

Washington University 75th Anniversary Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00158
Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence and meeting minutes regarding the 75th anniversary of Washington University along with speeches and programs of events of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Washington University.

Dates: 1928-1932
Found in: University Archives

Washington University 125th Anniversary Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00160
Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence regarding the 125th anniversary celebration planning, publicity material, and material documenting events sponsored by the various departments and schools.

Dates: 1977-1978
Found in: University Archives

Washington University 150th Anniversary Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00161
Scope and Contents

This collection includes publications, programs for events, videos, and memorabilia from the sesquicentennial celebration at Washington University. Also included in this collection are chapter drafts for “Beginning a Great Work: Washington University in St. Louis, 1853-2003”, a Washington University History Book by Candace O’Connor. The material is arranged alphabetically by subject. Ephemeral and oversized items are listed at the end.

Dates: 2003-2004
Found in: University Archives

Washington University Accreditation Report Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00029
Scope and Contents

Various reports and documents prepared by the University to obtain accreditation from other institutions, or outlining requirements for obtaining such.

Dates: 1954-1984
Found in: University Archives

Department of African and African-American Studies Records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00334
Scope and Contents The Department of African and African-American Studies Records documents the development of Black Studies Program at Washington University based on one of the principal demands presents in the Black Manifesto position paper issued by the Association of Black Students in 1968. Includes are reviews and progress reports of the Black Studies Program, black student guides, honors and awards information for black students and alumni, chancellor’s roundtables on African-American recruitment,...
Dates: 1973-1997
Found in: University Archives

African Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00486
Scope and Contents This collection is made up of entirely all digital files. Contact University Archivist for access: (314) 935-9730 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. Series 1 is Washington University’s African Oral History Project (AOHP) Administrative Files which include administration files such as forms, guidelines, and meeting notes. Series 2 is Washington University’s African Oral History Project (AOHP) Interviews which cover the following interview...
Dates: 2016-2021
Found in: University Archives

Washington University Alumni Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00156
Scope and Contents

This collection is largely comprised of papers relating to alumni association meetings, early campaign drives, and early graduation lists. Some photographs and three-dimensional objects are also included.

Dates: 1862-2010
Found in: University Archives

Washington University Architectural Plans

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00321
Scope and Contents

This collection includes architecural drawings of Washington University's Danforth Campus, West Campus, and Olin Library.

Dates: 1900-2001
Found in: University Archives