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Charles Van Doren Quiz Show Letters, 1959
1 linear feetClass Photograph Albums Collection, 1856-1902
26 linear feetA collection of photo albums (111 items) representing the faculty and graduating classes of Columbia College (now known as Columbia University in the City of New York), and more specifically, the School of Arts (the undergraduate college now known as Columbia College). While the majority of the albums represent Columbia College, there are a few from other Schools including: the School of Law, the School of Mines, and the School of Music. Additionally, there is one album with portraits of Trustees, one from the School of Mines Summer School of Practical Engineering, and one documenting the performance of Capt. Kidd.
Columbia College papers, 1703-1964, bulk 1754-1920
67.08 linear feetColumbia University historical recordings, 1902-1985
18.55 linear feetAn artificial collection of phonograph records, reels of audio tape recordings, and motion picture films recording a variety of Columbia University academic and extra-curricular activities and events such as lectures; speeches, some at award ceremonies; commencement; installation of Nicholas M. Butler and Dwight D. Eisenhower as presidents of the university; King George VI of England during his visit, 1939; speech of England's Queen Mother, Elizabeth in 1954; homecoming; football, the band; academic and alumni conferences; and radio programs under the auspices of Columbia. Many of the recordings are of Eisenhower. Other prominent personalities include John Foster Dulles, Herbert Hoover, Isidor Rabi, Eleanor Roosevelt, John R. Dunning, and the Shah of Iran.
Columbia University in World War I Collection, 1914-1970
8.92 linear feetColumbia University in World War II collection, 1933-1975
32.02 linear feetDepartmental Reports to the President, 1890-1927
0.83 linear feetNora Lourie Percival Papers, 1932-2011, bulk 1934-1938
1.46 linear feetPresidential Search Records, 1945-2002
16.84 linear feetResidence Hall records, 1905-1938
6.58 linear feetRuth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Collection, 2020
2.42 Linear FeetA collection of items left by members of the Columbia community, as well as some local community neighbors, in tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg following her death on September 18, 2020. The contents include notes, letters, posters, flowers and objects. Also includes 136 digital images of the memorial at Alma Mater as well as at Ginsburg's portrait in the Law School taken by the University Photographer, Eileen Barroso
South Africa Divestment Records, 1972-1987
5 linear feetTRIGA reactor records, 1967-1981
2 linear feetUniversity Ceremonies records, 1921-2010
34 linear feetThis collection consists of the records related to ceremonies, events, prizes, dinners, etc. It includes the planning records of events related to University prizes (Butler Medal, Bancroft, Cabot, Horwitz), honorary degrees, dignitary visits, presidential inaugurations and commencement. There are also materials related to the University's greetings, credentials and representation at non-Columbia events.