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Alumni Class Records, 1850-1989
24.84 linear feetThe Alumni Class Records contains materials pertaining to the alumni from the Classes of 1842 to 1963, from Columbia College and the School of Mines, later the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Content includes programs, menus, invitations, clippings, correspondence, and printed matter related to activities from college days to the many reunion events in the subsequent years.
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Buildings and grounds collection, 1755-2011, bulk 1880-2000
15.85 linear feetThis collection includes floor plans, maps, correspondence, reports and press clippings pertaining to Columbia University campuses and buildings. The bulk of the collection is divided by building name; general maps, reports and correspondence relating to the Morningside Heights campus are filed separately.
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Columbiana Manuscripts, 1572-1986, bulk 1850-1920
39.25 linear feetAn artificial collection comprised of correspondence, diaries, lecture notes, essays, administrative documents, minutes, and other documents related to Columbia University. Materials were created by or for students, alumni, faculty, administrators, staff, trustees, and honorary degree recipients.
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Diplomas and Certificates Collection, 1714-2003, bulk 1800-1959
56.87 linear feetThis is an artificial collection of diplomas and certificates awarded to people associated with Columbia University from its founding as Kings College in 1754. Some diplomas found in this collection were awarded to Columbia-related individuals by other institutions. Also includes certificates presented to individuals and to the University as an institution, usually for honorary purposes. Correspondence directly related to some of these honors can also be found in this collection.
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Historical biographical files, 1800-2022
184.31 linear feetThe materials that comprise the Historical Biographical Files have been collected and added to from a variety of sources over the years by current and previous staff. The files consist of materials related to people who have a connection to the University whether as student, alumni, administrator, faculty, staff, guest lecturer, or honorary degree recipient. Materials generally consist of newspaper and magazine clippings, press releases, programs, ephemera, printed matter, lists, reports, and pamphlets.
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Historical subject files, 1810s-2022, bulk 1968-1972
182.23 linear feetThe Historical Subject Files Collection documents Columbia University history and related topics from 1754 to the present. The collection includes articles, booklets, clippings, correspondence, memoranda, non-photographic images, notes, pamphlets, posters, press releases, programs and reports.
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School of Journalism Founding Documents, 1892-1912, bulk 1903-1904
0.42 linear feetCorrespondence, printed materials, drafts and copies of agreements relating to the establishment and initial organization of Columbia University's School of Journalism.
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Strickman Cigarette Filter Collection, 1965-1974
3.67 linear feetThe Strickman Cigarette Filter Collection documents Columbia's brief ownership of the patent for a cigarette filter invented by chemist Robert Strickman. Soon after their announcement of the agreement, the filter was found to be not much more effective than those in use at the time and Columbia withdrew its support. These records includes Columbia's statements, correspondence, and other materials generated throughout the incident.
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Temple-Lilley Special Committee records, 1968-1971, bulk 1968-1969
4.41 linear feetMinutes, memoranda and other materials written by and for the Columbia University Board of Trustees Special Committee formed in May 1968.
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University Protest and Activism Collection, 1958-2018, bulk 1968-1972
42.60 linear feetThe student strikes of this era, in particular that of 1968, represent the main focus of the collection, although other issues and many voices are expressed. The collection contains material authored by Columbia University administration, faculty, students, as well as non-affiliated organizations and individuals.
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