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University Archives

University Archives

Records that document the history of the University at Albany, SUNY and its predecessor schools.
The University Archives documents the history of the University at Albany, SUNY from its origin in 1844 as the New York State Normal School to train teachers for New York State to its present status as a comprehensive research university. The department collects, manages, and provides access to permanent university records for research use. This includes the administrative records of the university, student groups, faculty, alumni, and affiliated organizations. Collecting and preserving university records documents our history and promotes transparency and accountability.

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Commencement Programs Collection, 1857-2019

2 cubic ft.
This collection is made up of programs for commencement ceremonies at the University at Albany.
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Dean of Undergraduate Studies Records, 1958-1986

8.37 cubic ft.
This collection contains records from the period in which Robert Morris served as Dean of the University College (1966-1970) and Dean of Undergraduate Studies (1970- roughly 1977).
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School of Criminal Justice Records, 1963-1988

14 cubic ft.
The files of the School of Criminal Justice consist primarily of records kept by Deans Richard Myren 1966-1976, and Donald Newman, 1977-84. They document the organization and formation of the School, particularly during the critical years of development (1963-1969).
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The historical day files of the Dean Richard Myren contain correspondence, faculty meeting minutes, planning and summary documents and general administrative documents generated during the years 1963-1971. The planning and organization of the School of Criminal Justice is well documented through memos and letters to the individuals directly involved in the creation of the program. For this series, the original item list compiled by the creating agency is intact, and there is an item level list of the files.

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The files of the School of Criminal Justice consist primarily of records kept by Deans Richard Myren 1966-1976, and Donald Newman, 1977-84. They document the organization and formation of the School, particularly during the critical years of development (1963-1969).

Department of African American Studies Records, 1968-1976

2.33 cubic ft.
The Department of African American studies documents the papers and administrative processes of the development and implementation of an African American Studies department at the University at Albany in the late 1960s to the late 1970s.
1 result in this collection

Department of Art and Art History Records, 1964-1978

1 cubic ft.
The collection consists of inactive records from the University at Albany's Art Department.
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Department of Athletics Records, 1940-2014

95.22 cubic ft.
Records of the University at Albany Athletics Department, including administrative records, photographs, and other memorobilia.
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Department of Biological Sciences Records, 1936-1988

5 cubic ft.
Biology seminar reports, laboratory manuals, proposals for departmental program development, and staff meeting minutes for the academic biological sciences department.
1 result in this collection

Department of Chemistry Records, 1958-1979

0.25 cubic ft.
Memoranda, course descriptions, technical reports, syllabi, and proposals for the academic chemistry department.
1 result in this collection

Department of History Records, 1943-2018

6 cubic ft.
The Department of History Records contains documents related to the Bachelor of Arts degree, a Doctor of Philosophy degree, a Masters of Arts Degree, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Public History. Documents also relate to the changing thematic and geographic focus of various degree tracks.
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The Department of History Records contains documents related to the Bachelor of Arts degree, a Doctor of Philosophy degree, a Masters of Arts Degree, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Public History. Documents also relate to the changing thematic and geographic focus of various degree tracks.

Department of Information Studies Records, 1912-2004

18.47 cubic ft.
Documents the administrative, curricular, and social activities of the Department of Information Studies from its establishment as a one year undergraduate school for librarians in 1926 through the early part of the twenty-first century.
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Documents the administrative, curricular, and social activities of the Department of Information Studies from its establishment as a one year undergraduate school for librarians in 1926 through the early part of the twenty-first century.