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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:

Albert E. Van Dusen papers on Wesleyan history

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-035
Abstract

The Albert E. Van Dusen papers on Wesleyan history.

Dates: dates unknown

Wesleyan: A Living Portrait photographs

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Identifier: 2018-014
Abstract

Wesleyan: A Living Portrait photographs consists of the original photos used in the creation of the 1990 book.

Dates: 1990

Wesleyan University Alumni Association Alumni Council collection of recollections

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-084
Abstract

This collection contains anecdotes written by Wesleyan alumni from the classes of 1859 to 1936. Major topics include their experiences with former Wesleyan professors, pranks performed with their classmates, the burning of North College in 1906, and the arrival of women on campus in 1872.

Dates: 1939-1946

Wesleyan University campus scenes and buildings glass plate negatives

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-381
Abstract

Approximately 1000 glass plate negatives of Wesleyan University buildings and campus events. They are thought to have been found in the attic of Winchester House and were transferred to the archives in July 1990. The itemized list of slides in the series is a partial listing, intended to represent the bulk of what is in each box.

Dates: 1910-1930

Wesleyan University Centennial records

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Identifier: 1000-194
Abstract During early October 1931, Wesleyan University celebrated its centennial. The event brought together current students, faculty, alumni, parents, and honored guests including the Canadian Prime Minister. The events also consisted of banquets, concerts, recitals, lectures, and sporting events.The Wesleyan University Centennial records features a scrapbook with badges, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, menus, playbills, and other materials. Other materials in the collection include...
Dates: 1931

Wesleyan University Center for the Humanities records

 Collection
Identifier: 2004-079
Abstract

Administrative records of Wesleyan’s Center for the Humanities, ca. early 1970s to late 1990.

Dates: early 1970s-late 1990s

Wesleyan University Central America Network records

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Identifier: 2002-032
Abstract

Collection of documents used primarily as a reference collection by the Wesleyan Central America Network.

Dates: 1986-1991

Wesleyan University Class Day programs

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Identifier: 1000-143
Abstract

Programs from the annual celebration at Wesleyan University, Class Day, related to the commencement exercises and usually occurred in June.

Dates: 1864-1940

Wesleyan University class reunion books

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-156
Abstract

The class reunion books typically contain letters or information from alumni with news of their families, careers, and other updates.

Dates: 1856-

Wesleyan University collection of military on campus

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-141
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, memos, clippings, and other materials related to the controversy on military recruitment at Wesleyan University from 1968 to 1973. Major correspondents are Philip Rockwell and Paul Reynolds.

Dates: 1968-1975