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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- Administration

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 88 Collections and/or Records:

Henry C. Herge papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-124
Abstract

Henry Curtis Herge (1907-2003) was the Commanding Officer of the Navy College Training Program at Wesleyan University, known as the V-12. Materials include items specifically related to Wesleyan's V-12 program as well as writings, research, and published works related to naval wartime training, the Navy V-12 program, naval curricula information, and higher education during wartime in general.

Dates: 1942-1988

William John James trustee and financial records

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Identifier: 1979-001
Abstract

The William John James trustee and financial records concern financial matters brought before the Board of Trustees. Notable subject groupings for these dates include Buildings and Grounds and the Carnegie Foundation accreditations. These records are not a complete collection of Trustee business, but complement other Trustees' holdings in the Wesleyan University Archives.

Dates: 1870-1939

John Johnston papers

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Identifier: 1000-144
Abstract

The John Johnston papers include correspondence, biographical information, materials about the study of science at Wesleyan University, and a scrapbook of programs from 19th century Wesleyan events.

Dates: 1833-1877, 1919-1920

Lemert, Charles, April 27, 2023

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Abstract In this interview Charles Lemert recalls his path through schooling and academia; he mentions his turn towards rigor in undergraduate sciences and then his turn to divinity studies, and finally his work in sociology and psychoanalyses. He discusses his studies at Divinity School and at Harvard Sociology and how amidst this education, he began working as a Protestant Minister in Needham, Massachusetts in the 1960s. He describes the circumstances that led to him leaving Massachusetts regarding...
Dates: April 27, 2023

Howard B. Matthews papers

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Identifier: 1000-172
Abstract

The administrative and financial files of Howard B. Matthews.

Dates: 1889-1978

John W. Paton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1000-409
Dates: dates unknown

Peter C. Patton records

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Identifier: 2008-018
Abstract

Papers belonging to or created by Peter Patton.

Dates: 1939-2007

William North Rice papers

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Identifier: 1000-123
Abstract The William North Rice papers contain diaries, correspondence, account books, teaching materials, writings, lectures, and sermons related to Rice's interests in Wesleyan University, science, religion, and education in general. Specific topics include coeducation at Wesleyan University, campus politics and activities, and issues related to students, faculty, and trustees. Rice's interests in geology, botany, mineralogy, crystallography, and zoology are represented, as is his interest in the...
Dates: 1861-1955; Majority of material found within 1861-1928

Robert A. Rosenbaum papers

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Identifier: 1000-399
Abstract

These academic administration files are from Professor Rosenbaum's time as Dean of Sciences and subsequently as Provost. They are alphabetical by topic, mostly departments and colleges at Wesleyan.

Dates: 1947-1971

Rosenthal, Rob, November 13, 2021

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Scope and Contents In this interview Rob Rosenthal talks about political involvement; mentions his upbringing in a very politically aware family in Long Island; his experiences with radical activism in college; his early work in studying homelessness and urban issues, and his first book Homeless in Paradise. He talks about his investment in strikes and workers' rights right after undergraduate school. He describes his experience coming to Wesleyan, specifically, how he began work here in a field he was...
Dates: November 13, 2021