Guide to the Records of the Office of External Affairs, Commencement and Special Events
1975-1995

New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012

Phone: (212) 998-2646
Fax: (212) 995-4070
E-mail: university.archives@library.nyu.edu

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from a OCR document dated: 1996. Machine-readable finding aid created by Evan Friss. Description is in English.
2004 Electronic finding aid revised according to local applications, by Brian Stevens and Evan Friss.

Descriptive Summary

Creator: New York University. Office of External Affairs, Commencement and Special Events
Title: Records of the Office of External Affairs, Commencement and Special Events
Dates: 1975-1995
Abstract: The Commencement and Special Events division is part of the Office of External Affairs and operates under the leadership of the Vice President for External Affairs. The bulk of the material documents the planning processes of special events and commencement programs spanning the period 1975-1995.
Quantity: 18.5 linear feet (37 boxes)
Call Phrase: RG 7.4
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Historical/Biographical Note

The Commencement and Special Events division is part of the Office of External Affairs and operates under the direction of the Vice President for External Affairs. The Commencement and Special Events department is responsible for the planning, organization, and overseeing of university events and commencement ceremonies. Other than convocation ceremonies the department regularly organizes university events such as anniversary celebrations, guest lectures, fundraising dinners, and site dedications.

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Scope and Content Note

The collection contains general files and publications generated by the Commencement and Special Events division of the Office of External Affairs. The bulk of the material documents the planning process for university events spanning the period 1975-1995.

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Arrangement

Folders are arranged topically.
Records are organized into two series:
I, General Files
II, Publications
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Related Material at the New York University Archives

Records of Arthur L. Brandon, 1957-1962

Records of the Office of Radio and Television, 1953-1985

Records of the Office of the Senior Vice President, William F. Payne, for External Affairs, 1968-1980

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Separated Material

There is no information about materials that are associated by provenance to the described materials that have been physically separated or removed.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-2646
Fax: (212) 995-4070
E-mail: university.archives@library.nyu.edu

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Access Points

Subject Organizations:
New York University--Administration
New York University.
Subject Topics:
Universities and colleges -- Administration.
Subject Places:
New York (State)--New York.
Document Types:
Administrative records.
Correspondence
Programs.
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Administrative Information

Provenance

The records were accessioned into the University Archives Collection in 1997.

Preferred Citation

Published citations should take the following form:

Identification of item, date (if known); The Records of the Office of External Affairs, Commencement and Special Events; RG 7.4; box number; folder number;
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012, New York University Libraries.

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Container List

[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]

 

Series I: General Files
Box Folder Title Date
1 1 1982 Parents' Day Oct 24, 1982
   

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1 2 Nirenberg Reception and Dinner Oct 6, 1982
   

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1 3 Morse Exhibit / Terra Dinner Sep 14, 1982
   

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1 4 Speakers Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 5 Academic Convocation (Orientation) Sep 9, 1982
   

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1 6 West Springfield H.S. Visit May 25, 1982
   

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1 7 Kriser Seminar Exp. Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 8 Kriser Presidential Seminar Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 9 Jose and Miguel de Capriles Apr 3, 1982
   

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1 10 Huntley Lecture Apr 10, 1982
   

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1 11 Chet Huntley Expenses Mar 10, 1982
   

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1 12 Hearing on Arts and Education Mar 5, 1982
   

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1 13 25th Annual Albert Gallatin Assoc. Reception Oct 26, 1981
   

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1 14 Brochures 1981
   

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1 15 Correspondence - Interdepartmental 1981
   

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1 16 Facilities 1981
   

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Box Folder Title Date
b vg1 17 Groundbreaking Invitations Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 18 Invitations Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 19 Program Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 20 Remarks by Dr. Brademas Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 21 Coles Center Dedication Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 22 Brademas Inauguration Slides Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 23 1981 Parent's Day Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 24 Sadat Convocation (1/2) Apr 22, 1982
   

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1 25 Sadat Convocation (2/2) Apr 22, 1982
   

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Box Folder Title Date
2 1 List. Greeks Apr 22, 1982
   

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2 2 Livingston Papers Reception Apr 22, 1982
   

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2 3 Orientation 1980 Apr 22, 1982
   

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2 4 Parents' Day 1979-1980 1979-1980
   

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2 5 Parents' Day Letters General 1979-1980
   

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2 6 Parents' Day Correspondence 1980
   

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2 7 WSUC Parents' Day Nov 18, 1979
   

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2 8 BPA Parents' Day Dec 9, 1979
   

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2 9 Sehnap Parents' Day Dec 9, 1979
   

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2 10 Parents' Day 1979
   

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2 11 Parents' Day Convocation Fall 1979
   

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2 12 Parents' Day 1978-1979
   

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2 13 Pit Day Orientatin Sep 18, 1979
   

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2 14 Coles Groundbreaking Jul 11, 1979
   

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2 15 Convocation for Endowed Chairs Proposal 1980-1981
   

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2 16 Dental Center: Dedication Sep 1978
   

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2 17 Bobst Memorial Service Sep 13, 1978
   

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2 18 Convocation - Parents of Freshmen Sep 25, 1977
   

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2 19 Convocation of James H. Hester Apr 18, 1977
   

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2 20 Graduation Ceremonies Gala May 28, 1976
   

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2 21 Convocation for New Students Sep 11, 1976
   

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2 22 Bobst Dedication and Gala - Hester Farewell May 30, 1975
   

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2 23 Convocation for Freshmen 1973-1975
   

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2 24 Development Campaign 1st Year Report Oct 11, 1983
   

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2 25 Development Campaign 1st Year Report (Press Conf) Oct 11, 1983
   

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2 26 Campaign Announcement (Press Conference) Mar 8, 1983
   

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2 27 Basketball Celebration Nov 26, 1983
   

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2 28 Library 10th Anniversary (1/2) Oct 25, 1983
   

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2 29 Bobst Library 10th Anniversary (2/2) Oct 25, 1983
   

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2 30 Faculty Convocation Oct 11, 1983
   

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2 31 Chet Huntley Lecture Nov 10, 1983
   

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2 32 Gallatin Dinner Oct 6, 1982
   

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2 33 Graduate Student Orientation Sep 28, 1983
   

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2 34 Foundation Executives Sep 27, 1983
   

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2 35 American Jewish Congress Panel Sep 18, 1983
   

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2 36 Dedication of "Bobcat" Sep 15, 1983
   

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2 37 Convocation for Freshmen Sep 12, 1983
   

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Box Folder Title Date
3 1 S.C.E. Fiftieth Anniversary 1983-1984
   

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3 2 Humanities High School Reception Jul 25, 1983
   

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3 3 Provost's Slideshow / Receptions Summer 1983
   

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3 4 Up with People Jun 9, 1983
   

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3 5 Abby Weed Grey Publication Dinner May 9, 1983
   

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3 6 Tip O'Neill Day Apr 16, 1982
   

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3 7 Kriser Seminar: Joseph Califano Apr 28, 1983
   

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3 8 Giscard D'Estaing Dinner Apr 27, 1983
   

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3 9 Gallatin Fellows Dinner Apr 21, 1983
   

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3 10 Press Conference: Copyright Law Apr 14, 1983
   

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3 11 Oxford - Cambridge Debate Spring 1983
   

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3 12 Silverstein / Coles P.H. Dinner Mar 1983
   

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3 13 Abby Grey Memorial Service 1983
   

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3 14 Emta Faculty Reception 1983
   

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3 15 Badinter Dinner Lecture Jan 22, 1983
   

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3 16 Basketball Programs 1983-1984
   

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3 17 Basketball Programs 1983-1984
   

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3 18 Varsity Basketball Press Conference Feb 17, 1983
   

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3 19 T.S.O.A. Broadway Opening Dec 9, 1982
   

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3 20 Faculty Convocation Procession Reply Cards Nov 1, 1982
   

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3 21 Faculty Convocation Nov 1, 1982
   

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3 22 1982 TSOA Part-Time faculty Nov 19, 1982
   

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3 23 Sesquicentennial Calendar / Pin Sales 1981-1982
   

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3 24 Sesquicentennial Poster Sales 1981-1982
   

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3 25 Sesquicentennial Calendar Sales 1981-1982
   

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3 26 Sesquicentennial 1981-1982
   

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3 27 Art Exhibitions 1981
   

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3 28 Celebration of the Arts 1981
   

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3 29 Correspondence - General 1981-1982
   

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3 30 Correspondence - Interdepartmental 1980-1982
   

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3 31 Humanities Seminars 1981
   

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3 32 Original University Building 1980
   

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3 33 Proclamation Ceremony - City Hall Oct 13, 1981
   

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3 34 Sesquicentennial 1981-1982
   

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3 35 Sesquicentennial Celebration Oct 21, 1981
   

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3 36 Sesquicentennial Expenses 1980-1981
   

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3 37 Sesquicentennial Sales 1981
   

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3 38 Planning / Proposals for 150th Anniversary 1981
   

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Box Folder Title Date
4 1 Winter Celebration Mar 2, 1985
   

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4 2 Sehnap: Graphic Arts Tech. Awards Mar 14, 1985
   

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4 3 Albany, NYU Day Mar 13, 1985
   

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4 4 Afternoon at the Square Mar 10, 1985
   

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4 5 Distribution of 1983-1984 Annual Report Spring 1985
   

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4 6 New Exhibits for Snow, Von Guerard, and Pres 1984
   

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4 7 Lakovos Nov 25, 1984
   

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4 8 Reverend Lakovos Convocation Nov 25, 1984
   

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4 9 Chet Huntley Lecture Nov 15, 1984
   

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4 10 Third Annual Faculty Convocation Nov 14, 1984
   

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4 11 Gala - Dinner Dance Nov 3, 1984
   

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Box Folder Title Date
5 1 James Burke Dinner Oct 30, 1984
   

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5 2 Picasso Exhibit Preview / Opening Oct 25, 1994
   

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5 3 26th Dormitory Dedication Oct 24, 1984
   

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5 4 Bowshier Lecture, Reception and Dinner Oct 22, 1984
   

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5 5 Runciman Convocation Oct 18, 1984
   

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5 6 Events of 1984 (1) 1984
   

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5 7 Between the Summits Conference May 2, 1986
   

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5 8 G.P.A. Marnold Lecture Apr 21, 1986
   

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5 9 Inside Story: "The New Spain" Mar 31, 1986
   

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5 10 C.A.S.E. / Postal Rate Commission Mar 27, 1986
   

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5 11 Triangle Fire Commemoration 75th Anniversary Mar 25, 1986
   

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5 12 Young Alumni Event Mar 22, 1986
   

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5 13 Gerald Ford Visit to B.P.A. Mar 7, 1986
   

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5 14 Edmund Muskie Visit Jan 30, 1986
   

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5 15 Paul A. McGhee Lecture Jan 13, 1986
   

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5 16 Sehnap Puerto Rico Graduation Jan 18, 1986
   

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5 17 Florida Alumni Event Jan 26, 1986
   

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5 18 Campaign Announcement Luncheon Dec 17, 1985
   

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5 19 Chancellor's Holiday Party Dec 16, 1985
   

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5 20 Forman Gymnasium Dedication Dec 3, 1985
   

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5 21 Chet Huntley Memorial Lecture: Diane Sawyer Nov 20, 1985
   

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5 22 Morse Professorship / Kinnell Publication Nov 19, 1985
   

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5 23 Allen Greenberg Reception: Nov 12, 1985
   

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5 24 Gottschalk Convocation Oct 28, 1985
   

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5 25 Professor James Stoker Convocation Oct 22, 1985
   

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5 26 Shimon Peres Honorary Degree Oct 21, 1985
   

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Box Folder Title Date
6 1 Peres Oct 21, 1985
   

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6 2 Petrie Inaugural Lecture Oct 17, 1985
   

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6 3 T.S.O.A. 20th Anniversary Oct 15, 1985
   

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6 4 Courant Institute: 50th Anniversary Oct 21, 1985
   

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6 5 Weiner, Kriser Professor, Event: Oct 3, 1985
   

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6 6 Fergus G.B. Millar Lecture Sep 27, 1985
   

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