Washington University Vertical File
Folders are grouped by topic (Alumni and Donor Biographical Information, General Information, and WUSTL History) and arranged in alphabetical order.
See also the Building Information Files, School and Department History Files, Fred Volkmann Collection of University Subject Files, Public Affairs Biographical Information Files, and Washington University Memorabilia Collection for similar materials.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1900-2012
Creator
- Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.
Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.
If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)
Extent
2 linear feet
5 boxes
Historical Information
A collection of materials on topics related to Washington University and St. Louis history that is obscure, difficult to locate, and / or frequently asked. It is not comprehensive, and researchers not located an individual or topic of interest should contact the Archives Staff for additional resources.
Topics include:
• Small histories / biographies by and about alumni, donors, and other persons with some connection to the University. (For faculty and trustees biographical see separate collection: Public Affairs Biographical Information Files).
• WUSTL history topics not related to a specific collection in the Archives, and also not specific to any campus building, school, or department.
• Very small donations (single folder or less) by alumni and others on general history topics / events, which do not fit with either an existing collection or the Washington University Memorabilia Collection.
Arrangement
Files are arranged into three series, and in alphabetical order by file.
Series 1: Alumni and Donors
Series 2: General Topics
Series 3: WUSTL History
Method of Acquisition
Materials were donated to the University by various alums and other individuals over the years, or were compiled by University Archives staff.
Accruals and Additions
Accruals are interfiled within the collection. Materials and topics are added periodically.
Processing Information
Processed by Sonya Rooney June 2008 and updated by Miranda Rectenwald in September 2008 and October 2009. Updated by Sonya Rooney in July 2010. Updated and numbered version 002 by Miranda Rectenwald in March 2011. Updated by Sarah Schnuriger in July 2019. Updated by Sonya Rooney in February 2020, November 2022, December 2023, and March 2024.
Creator
- Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Organization)
- Title
- Washington University Vertical File
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
Revision Statements
- 2021 March 31: Resource record updated in ArchiveSpace by Sarah Schnuriger.
Collecting Area Details
Part of the University Archives Collecting Area
Sonya Rooney
Olin Library, 1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1061-141-B
St. Louis MO 63130 US
(314) 935-5495
spec@wumail.wustl.edu