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Wesleyan University course catalogs

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-477

Scope and Contents

The printed listing of courses being taught each academic year. Originally printed as part of the University's Bulletin and then as a separate publication. Course catalogs have had a multitude of names, which is reflected in the inventory. This is a full listing of all annual course catalogs. There are also course announcements and course books that are in a separate collection, see related materials for more information.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831-

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 and some are in public domain - No Copyright - United States

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (7 hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Listings of courses offered each academic year since the beginning of the university in 1831.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Existence and Location of Copies

Reference copies available in SC&A reading room in Olin Library. The university archives holds at least three copies of each volume and are organized as follows: Main copy (1); Duplicates box (2 copies); and Extras boxes (any additional copies). If the archives has less than the 3 copies, it will be noted in the item description.

These can also be found as part of the Bulletins in the East Hallway Olin Library for perusal.

Title
Wesleyan University course catalogs, 1831-
Status
Completed
Author
Amanda Nelson
Date
July 29, 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

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