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Central Files (Office of the President records), 1890-1984
927 linear feetColumbia Medals collection, 1770s-2015
13.13 linear feetThis is an artificial collection of medals and pins presented to Columbia University students, faculty, staff, and alumni over the years.
Columbia 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.
Diplomas and Certificates Collection, 1714-2003, bulk 1800-1959
56.87 linear feetGlass plate negative collection, 1880s-1920s
10.93 Linear FeetThis collection consists of glass plate negatives compiled by Columbiana curators and University Archives staff. It includes a color glass plate negative of a photograph of Nicholas Murray Butler.
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.
Historical photograph collection, 1858-
180.81 Linear FeetJohn Mladinov Photograph Collection, 1939-1942
.83 linear feetNicholas Murray Butler Bohemian Grove Photo Albums, 1916-1924
1.92 linear feetNicholas Murray Butler football correspondence, 1905-1907
0.21 Linear FeetThis collection contains correspondence received by Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler regarding the banning of football at Columbia in 1905.