Guide to the Records of the Associated Colleges of Upper New York (ACUNY) 1946-1954 MC 82

The Associated Colleges of Upper New York (ACUNY) was New York State's answer to the nationwide dilemma of assimilating World War II veterans into the educational system. This collection contains the papers of Harold O. Voorhis, Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of NYU, in his role in acting-Trustee for ACUNY in the stead of Chancellor Harry Chase.

Guide to the Records of the Dean of Women, Washington Square College, Dorothy McSparran Arnold 1924-1962 RG 19.3

The Arnold Papers are the administrative files of Dorothy McSparran Arnold who served as the Advisor to Women's Office (1924-28), Assistant Dean of Washington Square College (1928-48), and Dean of Women (1948-61). Arnold was the administrator responsible for women's interests at Washington Square College for forty-three years. The collection includes her administrative files with minutes, correspondence, memoranda, printed material, news clippings that describe, and photographs that illustrate her activities on behalf of women students.

Guide to the Records of the Associate Dean of Libraries 1962-1998 RG 38.0.1

This collection contains material associated with the administration of the Associate Dean, including memoranda, reports, meeting minutes, correspondence and other documentation.

Guide to the Papers of Jules Backman 1938-1975 MC 123

This collection includes the personal files of Jules Backman, nationally known economist and expert on prices, accumulated during his tenure on the faculties of the School of Commerce, College of Business and Public Administration, and Graduate School of Business Administration (now the Stern School of Business). The records include lecture notes, working files, syllabi, and correspondence.

Guide to the Administrative Papers of Chancellor/Executive Vice President Sidney Borowitz 1967-1977 RG 6.0.7

The Papers of Chancellor/Executive Vice President Sidney Borowitz include the materials generated during the years 1972-1977, and also include selected materials created in the Office of Chancellor Allan M. Cartter and elsewhere within the university community dating from as early as 1967. The papers have been divided into twelve series.

Guide to the John Brademas Congressional Papers 1948-1981 (Bulk 1958-1981) MC 168

This collection documents John Brademas' career as a U.S. Congressional Representative from Indiana's Third District from 1959 to 1981. A member of the Committee on Education and Labor throughout his tenure, Brademas piloted through Congress major legislation concerning education, arts and humanities, vocational rehabilitation, services for the elderly and handicapped, and libraries and museums. Also included in the collection are materials related to Brademas' role in the Democratic Leadership, the legislative response to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, and the creation of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act.

Guide to the Office of Vice President for University Relations Records 1957-1962 RG 7.2.1

The Office of the Vice President for University Relations was created in 1957 in response to the New York University Self-Study which recognized a need for coordination between the university and the community which it served. The Public Relations Department which oversaw the Office of Publication and Printing and Information Services was administratively transferred to the Vice President for University Relations when the new office was established. Arthur L. Brandon held the Office of Vice President for University Relations from 1957 through December 31, 1963. Arthur Leon Brandon had been Director of University Relations, a member of the public relations commission of the Association of American Colleges, and president of the American College Public Relations Association (ACPRA) from 1944 to 1946. The Office of the Vice President for University Relations was dissolved in 1965. These records include: correspondence, memoranda, press releases, reports, and minutes generated by the Office during Brandon's tenure.

Guide to the Records of the Deputy/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Eleazor Bromberg 1952-1980 RG 6.1

This collection contains the records of Eleazor Bromberg, applied mathematician and NYU administrator, during his tenure as Deputy/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Guide to the Office of Administration and Facilities, Eileen Buckley 1959-1995 (Bulk 1964-1989) RG 8.0

The Records of the Office of Administration and Faciliites, Eileen Buckley contain a wide array of information related to the University's property holdings. Included in the collection are materials that document real estate transactions, plans for future development, and maintence of institutional facilities. The collection spans from 1959-1995.

Guide to the Charles Butler Papers 1817-1908 (Bulk 1837-1882) MC 81

Charles Butler was born in New York in 1802. He was a lawyer whose endeavors included anti-Masonry, New York politics, western state bond issues and speculation, canal, road and railroad construction, and philanthropy. The papers of Charles Butler span the years 1817 to 1908, and include correspondence, business papers, legal documents, ledger books, pamphlets, and maps.

Guide to the Records of the Office of the Chancellor and Executive Vice President: David D. Henry and Carroll V. Newsom, John E. Ivey, Jr., George D. Stoddard, and Russell D. Niles 1942-1966 (Bulk 1952-1956) RG 6.0

This collection contains the administrative records of the Chancellor and Executive Vice President at NYU from 1952-1966: David Dodds Henry (1952-1955) and Carroll Vincent Newsom (1955-1956); John Eli Ivey, Jr., (1957-1959); George Dinsmore Stoddard (1960-1964); and Russell Denison Niles (1964-1966).

Guide to the Records of the Eucleian Society 1832-1909 RG 39.1

The Eucleian Society was a literary society founded at the University of the City of New-York (New York University) in 1832, the year instruction began. It seems to have ceased around the 1940s. Literary societies were the major extracurricular activity of Jacksonian and mid-19th century colleges and universities. The Eucleian Society was dedicated to furthering the literary arts where members would assemble for one hour to hear debates between panels made up of members of the Society and were usually preceeded by readings of essays, orations, and poems. Shortly after its founding, the Society began printing orations and poems delivered by guest speakers at annual or anniversary meetings. In the 20 th century, the Eucleians published the Knickerbocker, The Medley, and The Geyser. The collection includes the Society's records, membership lists, constitution and minutes.

Guide to the Office of the Chancellor and Executive Vice President 1952-1966 RG 6.0

The Chancellor/Executive Vice President (C/EVP) serves as the academic alter-ego of the President. As chief of University Operations, the C/EVP supervises schools and divisions, student housing, special programs, relations with the State and Federal Departments of Education, and training programs like the now defunct ROTC. He or she is in charge of most "internal organizational problems," while also attending to related educational activities outside the immediate needs of the University, such as educational television and various research projects. The records consist of correspondence, circular memoranda, minutes, reports, meeting notes, policy statements and analyses, evaluations, press releases, printed material, newspaper clippings, surveys and questionnaires, and a few photographs.

Guide to the Records of the Faculty of Arts and Science 1968-1986 RG 21.0

The collection contains deparment files created by the Faculty of Arts and Science dating from 1968 to 1986.

Guide to the Papers of Edward N. Gadsby 1956-1973 MC 175

This collection contains

Guide to the Records of the Office of Vice President for Administration 1983-2003 8.0.4

The Vice President for Administration is chiefly responsibile for non-academic affairs, such as the development and management of University real estate, finances and physical plant operations. Robert Goldfeld held the post from 1983 to 2003 under Presidents John Brademas and John Sexton. The collection contains records of the office from Goldfeld's term, including various financial and administrative records, and correspondence.

Guide to the Records of Director of Academic Program Review, Barnett Hamberger 1972-2003 RG 9.7

This collection includes materials from the office of Barnett W. Hamberger, Director of Academic Program Review. The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for new program registration with the New York State Education Department, as well as overseeing the academic affairs and compliance office serving the intercollegiate athletics program.

Guide to the Records of the History Department of the Faculty of Arts and Science 1926-1978 (Bulk 1960-1970) RG 21.3

This collection contains administrative records of the History Department. Materials include staff files, budget information, and correspondence.

Guide to the Records of the Vice President and Deputy Chancellor and Senior Vice President, Debra James 1980-2000 RG 6.1/RG 6.4.2

This collection contains the administrative records of Debra James in her capacity as Vice President and Deputy Chancellor, and Senior Vice President.

Guide to the Administrative Papers of Office of the Treasurer 1910-1963 RG 10.9

This collection contains administrative records of NYU's Office of the Treasurer from 1910-1963, and is mainly comprised of records generated by Leroy Kimball who served in various financial positions with the University during the first half of the 20th century. The records are primarily financial, and include receipts, bills, invoices, leases, budgets and accompanying correspondence.

Guide to the Richard C. Lonsdale Papers 1964-1989 RG 26.8

Richard C. Lonsdale was a Professor and Chair in the School of Education. The collection consists of his files spanning 1959-1995.

Guide to the Records of Manhattanville Program 1954-1983 (Bulk 1977-1979) RG 20

Guide to the Records of the Office of the Treasurer (Muriel L. Mantel) 1886-1993 (Bulk 1910-1979) RG 10.9

This collection contains administrative records of Muriel L. Mantel, Administrative Assistant to NYU's Vice President of Business Affairs and Treasurer and later NYU's Associate Treasurer. The collection is mainly related to financial records and property records.

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 Collection of New York University Surveys 1932-1973 (Bulk 1930-1962) RG 35

The reports in this collection span a forty-one year period, from 1932-1973, although the majority of the data is from 1930-1962. The surveys were commissioned and conducted by University administration, consultants commissioned by the University Council, and the Chancellor's Office. The survey material contains a range of data about the history of New York University, the history of higher education, the role of NYU as an urban university, and the relationship of the university with its city and region.

Guide to the Records of Provost for Academic Affairs and Chancellor and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs (L.Jay Oliva) 1959-1995 (Bulk 1964-1989) 6.0.8

These materials record only a portion of the long career L. Jay Oliva has had at New York University. Before becoming President in 1991, Oliva served as the Dean of Faculty (1971-1972), Vice-President for Academic Affairs (1977-1980), Provost and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs (1980-1983), and Chancellor and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs (1983-1990). This collection contains the records when he was Provost for Academic Affairs and Chancellor and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

Guide to the Records of the Office of the President/Chancellor New York University 1951-1965 RG 3.0.6

This series of presidential administrative records spans the years 1951-1965 and includes material from the administrations of Chancellor James Loomis Madden (1951-1952), Chancellor/ President Henry Townley Heald (1952-1956), President Carroll Vincent Newsom (1956-1962), and President James McNaughton Hester (1962-1975).

Guide to the Records of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Development, Robert Berne 1965-2000 RG 9.11

Robert Berne was Vice President for Academic Development from 1996-2000. This collection contains his administrative records from the office of Academic Development, as well as records from his tenure as Professor, Associate Dean, and Dean of the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service.

Guide to the Records of the Office of the University Architect/Joseph J. Roberto Collection 1928-1987 RG 11.4

The position of University Architect was created in 1924, first held by Professor Fiske Kimball (1888-1955). He continued in the position of University Architect on a part-time basis for thirty years, until his death in 1955. The position was revived in 1960 with the hiring of Joseph J. Roberto, a 1935 graduate of New York University's School of Architecture. Roberto had been a practicing architect in New York for twelve years, specializing in institutional buildings. Anticipating increasing enrollments in the 1960s, the NYU administration believed that circumstances demanded the appointment of a full-time architect whose responsibilities included the handling of programming, real estate, mechanical services, use and site planning, and architectural design matters. In 1977, Joseph Roberto retired upon reaching mandatory retirement age and the post was discontinued. Roberto continued to consult for the university, however, through the mid-1980s.

Guide to the Frederick Schult Papers 1926-1997 MC 207

This collection contains various records collected by Frederick Schult. It includes materials relating to Phi Beta Kappa, such as bulletins and meeting notes, as well as papers dealing with the History Department and the Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University. Other topics include the Liberal Education Program (LEP).

Guide to the Records of New York University Self-Study 1953-1956 RG 15.5

The Records of the New York University Self-Study contain memoranda, correspondence, departmental evaluations and reports for the New York University Self-Study Final Report, published in 1956. The Self-Study was the first serious attempt at comprehensive self-evaluation, and the results enabled the University to plan ahead for years to come. The material in this collection comprises the background to the Self-Study, and includes material only listed in the appendixes of the Final Report.

Guide to the S.R. Slavson Papers 1905-1981 MC 141

S .R. Slavson was a prominent psychologist and leading figure in the development and study of group psychotherapy. These papers document the development of Slavson's career and offer a look into the nascent stages of group psychotherapy, particularly in the Group Therapy Department of the Jewish Board of Guardians, but also in various other social service agencies. The collection also contains considerable material relating to the founding of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and personal materials which deal with Slavson's early interest in creative writing, socialism and labor activism.

Guide to the Records of the Office of the Vice Provost, Richard Stanley 1980-2003 RG 5.0

This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and other materials created by Richard Stanley in his position as Vice Provost of the University.

Guide to the Office of Senior Vice President, Harvey J. Stedman 1980-1998 (Bulk 1990-1997) 6.4.1

Dr. Harvey J. Stedman assumed the position of Executive Vice President for Planning on September 1, 1990 and then Senior Vice President in 1993. As representative to the Chancellor, Stedman was responsible for overseeing the work of other vice presidents and coordinating priority projects involving enrollment, academics, planning, staffing, finance, and budgeting for the university. The records of Dr. Harvey Steadman reflect various projects that he was involved in during his tenure as Executive Vice President for Planning and then as Senior Vice President.

Guide to the Papers of John James Stevenson 1883-1934 MC 18

Reverend James John Stevenson was a teacher, geologist, chemist and writer born in 1841 the son of Reverend Andrew Stevenson Ann Mary (Wilson). He spent the early years of his life in New York City, and in 1860, he enrolled in New York University. Upon graduation, he edited American Education Monthly, and was granted an honorary doctorate in divinity in 1865, a Masters of Arts in Geology in 1866, and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1867 from New York University. Stevenson was a professor at New York University from the early 1870's until 1909 teaching Chemistry, Physics and Biology. He also served as President of the New York Academy of Science. In addition, Stevenson was class historian for NYU's class of 1863. These papers are Stevenson's collection of materials (correspondence, photographs and biographies) regarding this class of 1863.

Guide to the Records of the University Christian Foundation 1906-1980 R.G. 39.3

The University Christian Foundation was a Protestant outreach organization that operated on the Washington Square Campus from 1906 to 1977. Oficially founded on October 24, 1906 as the Students' Club of the Young Men's Christian Association, the organization was later renamed the University Christian Association in 1927 before finally becoming the University Christian Foundation in 1961. The bulk of records date from 1954 to 1972 and reflect the organization's activities under its various guises.

Guide to the Records of the Office of Senior Vice President for Administration 1981-1983 ACC 84.008

The Senior Vice President for Administration is chiefly responsibility for non-academic affairs, finances and physical plant. William Vandament held the post from November of 1981 through May of 1983 under President John Brademas. The collection contains records of the office from Vandament's term and includes various financial and administrative records, and correspondence.

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 Office of the Dean, Washington Square College and Washington Square and University College of Arts and Science 1929-1984 (Bulk 1951-1980) RG 19

The Office of the Dean of Washington Square College and Washington Square and University College of Arts and Science is the administrative head of the College and is responsible for facilitating interactions between the administration and the students.

Guide to the 0 to 9 Archive 1967-1969 MSS 26

The 0 to 9 Archive is a collection of correspondence and manuscripts to the editors of 0 to 9 magazine, Vito Hannibal Acconci and Bernadette Mayer. 0 to 9 was a small avart garde literary magazine from the late 1960's.

Guide to the Norman "Buddy" Baker Collection ca. 1958-1998 MSS 158

The Norman "Buddy" Baker Collection chronicles the career of Norman "Buddy" Baker in his roles as composer, orchestrator, conductor, and musical director with Walt Disney Studios from the mid 1950s to the 1980s. The bulk of the collection consists of autograph, typed, and photocopied music scores, sketches, lead sheets, musical breakdowns and parts from music composed for Walt Disney theatrical, television, and theme park productions.

Guide to the Beach Archive ca.1962-1973 MSS 5

The Beach Archive is a collection of correspondence and manuscripts submitted to the editors of Beach Books, Claude Pelieu and Mary Beach, between 1962 and 1973. Collection highlights include manuscripts and letters written by Carl Solomon, Allen Ginsberg, Allen de Loach, Gregory Corso, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, John Giorno, Timothy Leary, and Peter Orlovsky.

Guide to the Black Sun Archive 1965-1969 MSS 6

The Black Sun Archive is a collection of correspondence and manuscripts sent to the poetry magazine, Black Sun which was edited by poet, Harvey Tucker.

Guide to the Howard Brubaker Papers 1907-1957 MSS 53

Howard Brubaker was an editor (Success and Liberator) and a contributor to many other periodicals from 1918 through the 1950's, including: Collier's, The New Yorker, The New Republic, and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his contributions were political in nature and reflected his, at times, left-of-center point of view. The collection includes his manuscripts and copies of journals to which he contributed. Brubaker died in 1957.

Guide to The Knox Burger Archive ca. 1969-2000 MSS 78

Knox Burger is an editor, writer and journalist living in New York City. While serving in World War II, Burger contributed to Yank, and then after the war to such publications as: Collier's. He then moved on to editing for Dell and Fawcett Publications. In 1970, he founded Knox Burger and Associates, a literary agency which later merged with the Harold Ober agency. The collection consists of Burger's correspondence from the late 1960's through 2000.

Guide to the Burning Water Archive ca.1962-1968 MSS 7

The Burning Water Archive is a collection of correspondence to the editors, Edward Kissam and Paul Boorstin, and issues 1-5 of the journal.

Guide to the C: A Journal of Poetry Archive ca. 1955-1966 (Bulk 1964-1966). MSS 8

The C: A Journal of Poetry Archive is a collection of correspondence and manuscripts submitted to the editor, Ted Berrigan. The collection also includes issues of C: A Journal of Poetry.

Guide to the Camels Coming Archive 1965-1969 MSS 9

Camels Coming was a small avant garde poetry magazine in operation from the mid-1960's through the early 1970's. The Camels Coming Archive is a collection of correspondence written to the editor, Richard Morris, and includes manuscripts of material submitted for publication in Camels Coming.

The Guide to the Jerome Charyn Papers 1937-1997 MSS 44

Jerome Charyn was born in the Bronx, New York, in 1937, and since 1963 has published short stories such as: 'On Second Avenue,' and more than twenty novels, the first of which is entitled: 'Once Upon A Droshky.' His reputation as a major writer has been fueled in part by a disregard for the limitations of established literary genres and a unique approach to the historical, romance and detective novel. The Jerome Charyn Papers are comprised of his personal archive from the years: 1937-1997.