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.
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.
Records of the Office of the Senior Vice President, William F. Payne, for External Affairs, 1968-1980
There is no information about materials that are associated by provenance to the described materials that have been physically
separated or removed.
Open for research without restrictions.
The records were accessioned into the University Archives Collection in 1997.
| Series I: General Files
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1982 Parents' Day |
Oct 24, 1982 |
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| 1
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2 |
Nirenberg Reception and Dinner |
Oct 6, 1982 |
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| 1
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3 |
Morse Exhibit / Terra Dinner |
Sep 14, 1982 |
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| 1
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4 |
Speakers |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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| 1
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5 |
Academic Convocation (Orientation) |
Sep 9, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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6 |
West Springfield H.S. Visit |
May 25, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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7 |
Kriser Seminar Exp. |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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8 |
Kriser Presidential Seminar |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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9 |
Jose and Miguel de Capriles |
Apr 3, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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10 |
Huntley Lecture |
Apr 10, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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11 |
Chet Huntley Expenses |
Mar 10, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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12 |
Hearing on Arts and Education |
Mar 5, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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13 |
25th Annual Albert Gallatin Assoc. Reception |
Oct 26, 1981 |
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| 1
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14 |
Brochures |
1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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15 |
Correspondence - Interdepartmental |
1981 |
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| 1
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16 |
Facilities |
1981 |
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
| b vg1
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17 |
Groundbreaking Invitations |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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| 1
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18 |
Invitations |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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| 1
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19 |
Program |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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20 |
Remarks by Dr. Brademas |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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21 |
Coles Center Dedication |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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22 |
Brademas Inauguration Slides |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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23 |
1981 Parent's Day |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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24 |
Sadat Convocation (1/2) |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| 1
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25 |
Sadat Convocation (2/2) |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058087 3
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| Box |
Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 2
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1 |
List. Greeks |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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2 |
Livingston Papers Reception |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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3 |
Orientation 1980 |
Apr 22, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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4 |
Parents' Day 1979-1980 |
1979-1980 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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5 |
Parents' Day Letters General |
1979-1980 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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6 |
Parents' Day Correspondence |
1980 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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7 |
WSUC Parents' Day |
Nov 18, 1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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8 |
BPA Parents' Day |
Dec 9, 1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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9 |
Sehnap Parents' Day |
Dec 9, 1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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10 |
Parents' Day |
1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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11 |
Parents' Day Convocation |
Fall 1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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12 |
Parents' Day |
1978-1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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13 |
Pit Day Orientatin |
Sep 18, 1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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14 |
Coles Groundbreaking |
Jul 11, 1979 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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15 |
Convocation for Endowed Chairs Proposal |
1980-1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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16 |
Dental Center: Dedication |
Sep 1978 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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17 |
Bobst Memorial Service |
Sep 13, 1978 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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18 |
Convocation - Parents of Freshmen |
Sep 25, 1977 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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19 |
Convocation of James H. Hester |
Apr 18, 1977 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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20 |
Graduation Ceremonies Gala |
May 28, 1976 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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21 |
Convocation for New Students |
Sep 11, 1976 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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22 |
Bobst Dedication and Gala - Hester Farewell |
May 30, 1975 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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23 |
Convocation for Freshmen |
1973-1975 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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24 |
Development Campaign 1st Year Report |
Oct 11, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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25 |
Development Campaign 1st Year Report (Press Conf) |
Oct 11, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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26 |
Campaign Announcement (Press Conference) |
Mar 8, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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27 |
Basketball Celebration |
Nov 26, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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28 |
Library 10th Anniversary (1/2) |
Oct 25, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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29 |
Bobst Library 10th Anniversary (2/2) |
Oct 25, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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30 |
Faculty Convocation |
Oct 11, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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31 |
Chet Huntley Lecture |
Nov 10, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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32 |
Gallatin Dinner |
Oct 6, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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33 |
Graduate Student Orientation |
Sep 28, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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34 |
Foundation Executives |
Sep 27, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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35 |
American Jewish Congress Panel |
Sep 18, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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36 |
Dedication of "Bobcat" |
Sep 15, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| 2
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37 |
Convocation for Freshmen |
Sep 12, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058086 5
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| Box |
Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 3
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1 |
S.C.E. Fiftieth Anniversary |
1983-1984 |
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| 3
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2 |
Humanities High School Reception |
Jul 25, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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3 |
Provost's Slideshow / Receptions |
Summer 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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4 |
Up with People |
Jun 9, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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5 |
Abby Weed Grey Publication Dinner |
May 9, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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6 |
Tip O'Neill Day |
Apr 16, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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7 |
Kriser Seminar: Joseph Califano |
Apr 28, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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8 |
Giscard D'Estaing Dinner |
Apr 27, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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9 |
Gallatin Fellows Dinner |
Apr 21, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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10 |
Press Conference: Copyright Law |
Apr 14, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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11 |
Oxford - Cambridge Debate |
Spring 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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12 |
Silverstein / Coles P.H. Dinner |
Mar 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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13 |
Abby Grey Memorial Service |
1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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14 |
Emta Faculty Reception |
1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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15 |
Badinter Dinner Lecture |
Jan 22, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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16 |
Basketball Programs |
1983-1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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17 |
Basketball Programs |
1983-1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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18 |
Varsity Basketball Press Conference |
Feb 17, 1983 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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19 |
T.S.O.A. Broadway Opening |
Dec 9, 1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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20 |
Faculty Convocation Procession Reply Cards |
Nov 1, 1982 |
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| 3
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21 |
Faculty Convocation |
Nov 1, 1982 |
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| 3
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22 |
1982 TSOA Part-Time faculty |
Nov 19, 1982 |
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| 3
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23 |
Sesquicentennial Calendar / Pin Sales |
1981-1982 |
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| 3
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24 |
Sesquicentennial Poster Sales |
1981-1982 |
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| 3
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25 |
Sesquicentennial Calendar Sales |
1981-1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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26 |
Sesquicentennial |
1981-1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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27 |
Art Exhibitions |
1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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28 |
Celebration of the Arts |
1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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29 |
Correspondence - General |
1981-1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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30 |
Correspondence - Interdepartmental |
1980-1982 |
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| 3
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31 |
Humanities Seminars |
1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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32 |
Original University Building |
1980 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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33 |
Proclamation Ceremony - City Hall |
Oct 13, 1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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34 |
Sesquicentennial |
1981-1982 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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35 |
Sesquicentennial Celebration |
Oct 21, 1981 |
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| 3
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36 |
Sesquicentennial Expenses |
1980-1981 |
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| 3
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37 |
Sesquicentennial Sales |
1981 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058085 7
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| 3
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38 |
Planning / Proposals for 150th Anniversary |
1981 |
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| Box |
Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 4
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1 |
Winter Celebration |
Mar 2, 1985 |
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| 4
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2 |
Sehnap: Graphic Arts Tech. Awards |
Mar 14, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058084 0
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| 4
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3 |
Albany, NYU Day |
Mar 13, 1985 |
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| 4
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4 |
Afternoon at the Square |
Mar 10, 1985 |
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| 4
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5 |
Distribution of 1983-1984 Annual Report |
Spring 1985 |
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| 4
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6 |
New Exhibits for Snow, Von Guerard, and Pres |
1984 |
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| 4
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7 |
Lakovos |
Nov 25, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058084 0
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| 4
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8 |
Reverend Lakovos Convocation |
Nov 25, 1984 |
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| 4
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9 |
Chet Huntley Lecture |
Nov 15, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058084 0
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| 4
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10 |
Third Annual Faculty Convocation |
Nov 14, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058084 0
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| 4
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11 |
Gala - Dinner Dance |
Nov 3, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058084 0
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| Box |
Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 5
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1 |
James Burke Dinner |
Oct 30, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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2 |
Picasso Exhibit Preview / Opening |
Oct 25, 1994 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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3 |
26th Dormitory Dedication |
Oct 24, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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4 |
Bowshier Lecture, Reception and Dinner |
Oct 22, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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5 |
Runciman Convocation |
Oct 18, 1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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6 |
Events of 1984 (1) |
1984 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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7 |
Between the Summits Conference |
May 2, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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8 |
G.P.A. Marnold Lecture |
Apr 21, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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9 |
Inside Story: "The New Spain" |
Mar 31, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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10 |
C.A.S.E. / Postal Rate Commission |
Mar 27, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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11 |
Triangle Fire Commemoration 75th Anniversary |
Mar 25, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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12 |
Young Alumni Event |
Mar 22, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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13 |
Gerald Ford Visit to B.P.A. |
Mar 7, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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14 |
Edmund Muskie Visit |
Jan 30, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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15 |
Paul A. McGhee Lecture |
Jan 13, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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16 |
Sehnap Puerto Rico Graduation |
Jan 18, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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17 |
Florida Alumni Event |
Jan 26, 1986 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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18 |
Campaign Announcement Luncheon |
Dec 17, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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19 |
Chancellor's Holiday Party |
Dec 16, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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20 |
Forman Gymnasium Dedication |
Dec 3, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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21 |
Chet Huntley Memorial Lecture: Diane Sawyer |
Nov 20, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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22 |
Morse Professorship / Kinnell Publication |
Nov 19, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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23 |
Allen Greenberg Reception: |
Nov 12, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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24 |
Gottschalk Convocation |
Oct 28, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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25 |
Professor James Stoker Convocation |
Oct 22, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058083 2
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| 5
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26 |
Shimon Peres Honorary Degree |
Oct 21, 1985 |
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| Box |
Folder |
Title |
Date |
| 6
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1 |
Peres |
Oct 21, 1985 |
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| 6
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2 |
Petrie Inaugural Lecture |
Oct 17, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058082 4
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| 6
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3 |
T.S.O.A. 20th Anniversary |
Oct 15, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058082 4
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| 6
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4 |
Courant Institute: 50th Anniversary |
Oct 21, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058082 4
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| 6
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5 |
Weiner, Kriser Professor, Event: |
Oct 3, 1985 |
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bar code#: 3 1142 04058082 4
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| 6
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6 |
Fergus G.B. Millar Lecture |
Sep 27, 1985 |
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| 6
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