Guide to the Faculty Publications 1844-1994 RG 1.0

The items in this collection represent a sample of published works by New York University professors and lecturers.

Guide to the Samuel F.B. Morse Research Collection 1792-1892 MC 173

This collection contains research materials collected by Kenneth Silverman while working on his book Lightning Man: The Accursed Life of Samuel F.B. Morse. Materials include photocopied articles and essays, microfilm, and correspondence (mostly transcribed) dating from 1792 to 1892.

Guide to the Personal Papers of Carroll Newsom 1924-1986

Carrol Newsom was a businessman and scholar who was President of NYU from 1956-1962. The papers include Newsom's addresses, especially those given while at NYU and during the 1960's in general, publications by Newsom in journals and periodicals from 1940-1973, publications about Newsom relating to his role on advisory committes (e.g., curriculum survey of the New York State University system), programs which document the various functions he attended, miscellaneous materials (correspondence, reviews of Newsom's books, and diplomas), and newspapers and newspaper clippings relating to important events in his career.

Guide to the Papers of Nicholas Wahl 1944-1995 MC 146

The Papers of Nicholas Wahl document Wahl's contributions as a student, professor and academic administrator from 1949 to 1995. The majority of materials document his career as professor and director at New York University's Institute of French Studies from 1978 to 1996. Wahl's publications, speeches, research, course material, and correspondence reflect his lifetime study of French politics and society, in particular his expertise on former French President Charles De Gaulle.

Guide to the Ruth Wittenberg Papers 1961-1972 MC 095

Ruth Wittenberg, a long-standing community activist, served on a number of civic organizations concerned with the Washington Square neighborhood. These papers concern Washington Square Park and concentrate can the 1960s and 1970s, when the park was renovated.

Guide to the Richard Kostelanetz Collection 1961-1997 MSS 89

Richard Kostelanetz is a major figure in the New York City downtown literary and art scene, as well as a performer, critic, scholar and an authority on concrete poetry. Included in the collection are copies of his printed works, including essays, anthologies, assemblings, contributions to periodicals, etc. Included also are: videos, sound recordings, and other materials which Kostelanetz produced from 1961-1997.

Guide to the Records of the Steinhardt School of Education, Department of Occupational Therapy. 1941-1990 (Bulk 1951-1958) MC 185

In 1940s, the Steinhardt School of Education, Department of Occupational Therapy at NYU was one of the first university level institutions to educate occupational therapists. A key aspect of the program was the completion of research projects related to practice specialization. Student notebooks from 1951-1958 prepared during the practical training at hospitals in the tri-state area comprise the bulk of the collection. Department's newsletters, 1988 yearbook, and faculty articles provide additional information about the department's history during 1941-1990.

Guide to the Geoffrey T. Hellman Papers 1842-1971 (Bulk 1930-1970) MSS 50

Geoffrey T. Hellman was a long-time contributor to The New Yorker ("Talk of the Town" section in particular) and other periodicals, and wrote extensively about institutions such as: the American Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The collection gives a glimpse into the operation of The New Yorker from the 1930's through 1960's. Research for Hellman's articles, his correspondence, and manuscripts are contained in this collection.

Guide to the Records of the Program in Archival Management 1978-1994 RG 20.3

This collection consists of the records of the Archives Program in the History Department from 1978-1994. There are administrative communications, class syllabi, articles, student surveys, and student records.

Guide to the Personal Papers of Henry Mitchell MacCracken 1852-1910 MC 15

In 1891 Henry Mitchell MacCracken became chancellor of New York University. During MacCracken's tenure as chancellor, he and the Council established and expanded the university's schools and departments, improved academic standards, increased enrollment, enlarged the physical plant, and effectively managed the University's finances by securing large private donations from benefactors such as Helen Gould, the daughter of Jay Gould, Mrs. Russell Sage, and Mrs. John Stewart Kennedy. MacCracken also conceived the idea for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in 1900. The personal papers of Henry Mitchell MacCracken, 1852-1910, contain biographical sketches, correspondence, published and unpublished sermons, articles, and speeches, financial and real estate records, family diaries, account books, and notebooks