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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 Building Information Files

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00001
Scope and Contents

The collection includes material relating to the buildings of Washington University, including the laying of cornerstones, biographical information regarding individuals and organizations that buildings are named for, and other general reference materials.

Found in: University Archives / Washington University Building Information Files

U.S. President George H.W. Bush Campus Visit Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00155
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two boxes of memorabilia from the visit of President George Bush to Washington University. The first box contains photo albums, press kits, videotapes and manuscript materials. The second box contains photographs.

Found in: University Archives / U.S. President George H.W. Bush Campus Visit Collection

Center for the Biology of Natural Systems, Carcinogen Information Program Records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00079
Scope and Contents

The collection documents the Centers work through publication and files. 

Found in: University Archives / Center for the Biology of Natural Systems, Carcinogen Information Program Records

Washington University Olin Business School Ceremonial Bronze Ding Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00275
Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence; information on Class two’s Bronze Ding and Chinese bronze dings in general; invitation and program for the Fudan University Executive MBA Program Graduation and Dedication of Class two’s Bronze Ding on September 30, 2005; shipping and custom information for the bronze ding; statement of donation of the Ceremonial Bronze Ding to Washington University from Class two of the Washington University – Fudan University EMBA Program; and transcript of the...
Found in: University Archives / Washington University Olin Business School Ceremonial Bronze Ding Collection

Washington University Chancellor Reports and Messages Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00089
Scope and Contents This collection contains Chancellor’s Messages, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, and Letters from the Chancellor. These materials contain roughly the same information and inform the University community of the school’s financial situation and give updates on campus activities and an overview of what the University is currently doing. The majority of these materials are written by the chancellors although there are some which are written by others within the University...
Found in: University Archives / Washington University Chancellor Reports and Messages Collection

Washington University Charter and Letter About Incorporation of the University

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00061
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a letter written from Wayman Crow to William Greenleaf Eliot dated 2 February 1853 which clearly indicates that the name “Eliot Seminary” be used for the first time when referencing the university, as well as the university's charter and constitution.

Found in: University Archives / Washington University Charter and Letter About Incorporation of the University

Washington University Civic Education Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00080
Scope and Contents This collection is divided into three (3) series as follows: Series 01:  Subject Files – contains the records of the activities of the Civic Education Center, including programs and publications, specifically those relating to the Metroplex series of programming  (arranged alphabetically). Series 02:  Media Materials – contains 16 mm reels from the Civic Education Center (arranged alphabetically).  See also the Washington University Radio and Television Office finding aid for media...
Found in: University Archives / Washington University Civic Education Center Records

Department of Classics Records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00379
Scope and Contents

The Department of Classics Records consists of a small collection of correspondence from Carl W. Conrad and William Sale (1978-1979), degree requirements for a M.A. and a Ph.D, and information regarding the John and Penelope Biggs Resident in the Classics (1996).

Found in: University Archives / Department of Classics Records

U.S. Presidential First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Campus Visit Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00154
Found in: University Archives / U.S. Presidential First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Campus Visit Collection

Commencement Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00221
Scope and Contents The collection includes Washington University commencement programs from 1856 to present.Folders are organized by year, in chronological order.  Material types are listed, followed by the date of the event(s).  Commencement programs and other items refer to University-wide events, unless otherwise noted as a specific school or department.  Materials vary in the level of information for each year.For some years in the 20th century, supplemental information from the student...
Found in: University Archives / Commencement Collection