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Wesleyan University College of Quantitative Studies records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-234

Scope and Contents

The College of Quantitative Studies (CQS) records is a compilation of documents pertaining to the College of Quantitative Studies at Wesleyan University. Records cover the administration of the college including proposals, reports, and evaluations from University subcommittees. Also includes student examinations and evaluations for both course work and for the college itself along with files for the various real world student projects completed to assist Wesleyan University professors and local businesses and goverment agencies including Raymond Engineering, Valley Oil Company, Hartford Electric Light Co., Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Naugatuck Chemical, Red Wing Oil Company, and Hartford Seminary Foundation.

Dates

  • Creation: 1958-1969

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

The College of Quantitative Studies (CQS) was proposed and implemented at Wesleyan University in summer 1960. It was the third college in the College Plan proposed by President Butterfield as a multi-disciplinary college for math, science, and economics students. The College was closed in 1967 due to lack of students and narrowing of focus.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (3 hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Wesleyan University College of Quantitative Studies records include administrative files for the college, student examinations and evaluations, and files for local projects students conducted during its time of existence fom 1960-1967.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged into three series:

  • Series I: Administrative files
  • Series II: Examinations and evaluations
  • Series III: Student projects


Series I and II are in original order given to the archives and Series III is organized chronologically and then alphabetically by institution.

Title
Wesleyan University College of Quantitative Studies records, 1958-1969
Status
Completed
Author
Amanda Nelson
Date
April 20, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864