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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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University Photograph Collection, 1847-2005

4,347 items
This artificial collection documents the history of the University at Albany, SUNY and its predecessors through photographs and moving images. Images often depict the school's campus, university events, students, or faculty and staff.
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This artificial collection documents the history of the University at Albany, SUNY and its predecessors through photographs and moving images. Images often depict the school's campus, university events, students, or faculty and staff.

University Photo Service Records, 1966-1993

7 cubic ft.
This collection is made up of negatives, contact sheets and photographic prints produced by the Univeristy Photo Services student group.
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University Publications Collection, 1921-2017, 1921-2017

10 cubic ft.
This collection is made up of various pubilcations from the University at Albany, and groups within the institution.
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University Senate Records, 1915 - 2023

31 cubic ft.
The University Senate is a legislative arm of the faculty comprised of 78 faculty, professional, and student senators (78 positions are currently filled out of 89 possible positions). Records include legislation, meeting records, and Council Records.
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The University Senate is a legislative arm of the faculty comprised of 78 faculty, professional, and student senators (78 positions are currently filled out of 89 possible positions). Records include legislation, meeting records, and Council Records.

University Towers Investment Club Records, 1965-1991

1 cubic ft.
The collection includes the records of the University Towers Investment Club ranging from 1965 to 1991. The records detail the club's the investment activities, politics, and the financial status of the club.
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University Update Collection, 1952-2006

6.2 cubic ft.
This collection consists of the University Update publication, as well as its predecessor publications produced by the same office.
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State University of New York at Albany. Office of University Relations
This collection consists of the University Update publication, as well as its predecessor publications produced by the same office.

Veterans Project Collection, 1866-2019

0.66 cubic ft.
This artificial collection documents university students who served in the military during armed conflicts, particularly during World War II.
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Vietnam War Collection, 1967-1973

0.4 cubic ft.
An artificial collection documents the influence of the Vietnam War on the SUNY Albany campus..
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Vincent J. Schaefer Papers, 1891-1993

135 cubic ft.
The Vincent J. Schaefer Papers represent the professional accomplishments and personal interests of the scientist who discovered cloud seeding. Schaefer spent more than 20 years with General Electric in Schenectady, New York, working his way up from apprentice, to research assistant, to research associate. In those years he was mentored by Irving Langmuir, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry. The work Schaefer did at General Electric laid the foundation for further success as he became director of research for the Munitalp Foundation, began a highly successful summer science program for high school students, acted as an independent consultant, and founded the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center at the State University of New York at Albany. This collection contains research data, notes, correspondence, publications, and photographs that showcase Schaefer's long, industrious scientific career as well as highlighting his many hobbies in local history and environmentalism.
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The Vincent J. Schaefer Papers represent the professional accomplishments and personal interests of the scientist who discovered cloud seeding. Schaefer spent more than 20 years with General Electric in Schenectady, New York, working his way up from apprentice, to research assistant, to research associate. In those years he was mentored by Irving Langmuir, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry. The work Schaefer did at General Electric laid the foundation for further success as he became director of research for the Munitalp Foundation, began a highly successful summer science program for high school students, acted as an independent consultant, and founded the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center at the State University of New York at Albany. This collection contains research data, notes, correspondence, publications, and photographs that showcase Schaefer's long, industrious scientific career as well as highlighting his many hobbies in local history and environmentalism.

Vivian C. Hopkins Papers, 1842-1980, bulk 1930-1978

23.5 cubic ft.
This collection consists of the papers of Dr. Vivian Constance Hopkins, documenting both her career in academia and her personal correspondence.
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