A Guide to the Papers of the President of the University of Virginia , 1919-1925 #RG-2/1/2.472 VI

A Guide to the Papers of the President of the University of Virginia 1919-1925 President's Papers, University of Virginia RG-2/1/2.472 VI

A Guide to the Papers of the President of the University of Virginia 1919-1925

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Accession number

RG-2/1/2.472 VI

Title

Papers of the President of the University of Virginia 1919-1925

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of ca. 10,500 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Access restrictions may apply to specific student records under the terms of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (F.E.R.P.A.).

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Preferred Citation

Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, 1919-1925, Accession #RG-2/1/2.472 VI, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

Archival transfer, Office of the President, 1947 March 4, 1947 May 7.

Processing Information

Archival transfer, Office of the President, 1983 July 18. Originally accessioned as MSS 2636, 1947 March 4, with MSS 2636-a, 1947 May 7.

Biographical/Historical Information

Prior to 1904, the University of Virginia did not have a president, the chief administrative officer was the Chairman of the Faculty.

Scope and Content Information

These files constitute the major record series generated by Edwin Anderson Alderman, the first president of the University of Virginia. The records consist chiefly of correspondence, but also include reports, minutes, clippings, memoranda, and related papers concerning all areas of business of the president's office.

Contents List

"A-Am" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 1

references to American Council on Education

"An-Ay" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 1

Academic Schools - Miscellaneous 1922-1924

Box 1

Administrative Council 1921-1925

Box 1

Advertising 1921-1925

Box 1

Alumni Board - Endowment Fund 1922

Box 1

Alumni Board - Finance Committee 1922-1925

Box 1

Alumni Board - General Correspondence 1921-1925

Box 1

references to Carnegie Endowment

Alumni Board - Investments 1922-1925

Box 1

Alumni Board - Meetings 1920-1925

Box 2

(2 folders)

Alumni Board - Treasurer 1919-1925

Box 2

(3 folders)

Alumni Office - Secretary 1922-1925

Box 2

Anglo-American Foundation 1925 Jan-Jun

Box 3

Annual Reports 1919-1925

Box 2

(2 folders)

Applications for Positions 1919-1925 Jun

Box 3

Art, Architecture and Music 1919-1925

Box 3

references to tax on art sales

Articles about the University 1921-1925

Box 3

references to advocating a poor man's education

Assocation of American Universities 1919-1924

Box 4

Astronomy 1922-1925

Box 4

Athletic Committee 1920-1925

Box 4

(2 folders)

"B" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 4

(2 folders)

Barbour-Page Lectures 1920-1925

Box 4

Biblical History and Literature 1922-1924

Box 4

Biology, references to Botanical Society 1920-1925

Box 4

Blandy Farm bequest 1923-1924

Box 4

Budget Statements 1921-1923

Box 4

includes balance sheets

Buildings and Grounds - Fraternity Houses 1922-1923

Box 5

Buildings and Grounds - Gymnasium 1921-1925

Box 5

Buildings and Grounds - Superintendent's Office 1920-1925

Box 5

Buildings and Grounds - University Bookstore 1923-1924

Box 5

"C" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 5

(2 folders)

Caps and Gowns 1923-1925

Box 5

Carnegie Foundation 1920-1925

Box 5

Centennial - Acknowledgement for Commemorative Medals 1921 May - Jun

Box 5

Centennial - Anniversaries of Other Educational Institutions 1909-1921

Box 5

Centennial Correspondence 1920-1921

Box 5

1 of 5

Centennial Correspondence 1920-1921

Box 6

2-5 of 5

Centennial - Endowment Fund 1921-1925

Box 6

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(1 of 26) references to Dinner Speakers

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(2 of 26) references to Delegates

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(3 of 26) references to Orchestra

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(4 of 26) references to Religious Address

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(5 of 26) references to Clergymen

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(6 of 26) references to Reception

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(7 of 26) references to Registration

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(8 of 26) references to Medical Alumni

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(9 of 26) references to Teaching Alumni

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(10 of 26) references to Alumni Barbecue

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(11 of 26) references to Engineering Alumni

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(12 of 26) references to Alumni Directory

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 6

(13 of 26) references to Medical Department Meeting

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(14 of 26) references to Law Alumni

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(15 of 26) references to Distinguished Guests

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(16 of 26) references to Formal Dinner

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(17 of 26) references to Programs and Invitations

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(18 of 26) references to Entertainment

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(19 of 26) references to Housing and Feeding

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(20 of 26) references to Reunion of World War Alumni

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(21 of 26) references to Band Concert

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(22 of 26) references to University Pageant

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(23 of 26) references to Mrs. Gaither's letters

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(24 of 26) references to Mrs. Kepner's letters

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(25 of 26) references to Centennial Program

Centennial - Faculty and Staff - Responsibilities 1920-1921

Box 7

(26 of 26) references to Pilgrimage to Monticello

Centennial - Lists of Hosts and Hostesses, Committee Members and Special Guests 1921

Box 8

Centennial - Printed Matter 1921

Box 8

Centennial - Replies from American Colleges and Universities 1921

Box 8

(2 folders)

Centennial - Replies from Foreign Universities 1921 Feb - Jun

Box 8

Centennial - Replies from Individuals 1921 Jan - Jun

Box 8

Centennial - Replies from Institutions 1921 Apr - May

Box 9

Centennial - Replies from Virginia Colleges 1921 Jan - Jun

Box 9

Centennial Celebration Statement of Cost 1921 Jun

Box 9

Centennial Statistical Information 1919

Box 9

Centennial Tentative Program Drafts and Cost Estimates 1920-1921

Box 9

Centennial - The University of Virginia in Service of the Republic n.d.

Box 9

(2 folders)

Chemistry, references to prize contests 1920-1925

Box 9

Commerce and Business Administration, references to establishment of McIntire School 1919-1925

Box 9

Commons 1920-1925

Box 9

Commons 1920-1925

Box 9

Convocations 1921-1925

Box 9

"D" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 10

(2 folders)

Distinguished Students 1923

Box 10

"E" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 10

Economics 1919-1925

Box 10

Education 1919-1925

Box 10

references to Charlottesville Education Statistics

Education - General Education Board - Docket 1919 Dec

Box 10

Engineering 1919-1925

Box 10

references to Committee on Engineering Experiment Station Legislation

English 1920-1925

Box 10

Exchange Professors - Southern Universities 1924 Jan

Box 10

"Fa-Fo" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 10

list of faculty, references to Faculty Committee

"Fr-Fy" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 10

Faculty - resignations of Professors Lefevre, Pott, and Howze 1925 May - Jun

Box 11

references to Prohibition Offenses

Faculty - resignations of Professors Lefevre, Pott, and Howze 1925 Jun - Jul

Box 11

references to Docket

Faculty - resignations of Professors Lefevre, Pott, and Howze 1925

Box 11

references to Student Petitions

Faculty - resignations of Professors Lefevre, Pott, and Howze 1925 Jun - Jul

Box 11

references to letters following action

Fellowship in Memory of Craig Woodrow McDonald 1923 Apr

Box 11

Fellowships and Scholarships 1919-1925

Box 11

(2 folders)

Finals 1919-1925

Box 11

Forestry 1921-1925

Box 11

Forms 1919-1925

Box 11

(1 of 2)

Forms 1922-1925

Box 12

(2 of 2)

Founder's Day 1920-1925

Box 12

"G" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 12

Institute of Politics and Guggenheim Foundation

Geological Survey 1924-1925

Box 12

Geology 1920-1925

Box 12

(3 folders)

Germanic Languages 1922

Box 12

Gifts 1919-1925

Box 12

establishment of Whitehead Scholarship Fund

"Ha-Hi" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 13

references to heating plant

"Ho-Hy" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 13

Harman Foundation 1922-1924

Box 13

Higher Education 1920-1925

Box 13

(5 folders)

Higher Education Committee Budget 1922-1923

Box 13

Higher Education Committee Minutes 1923-1924

Box 13

Higher Education: Statistics 1922-1924

Box 14

History 1921-1925

Box 14

(2 folders)

Honor System 1920-1925

Box 14

Honors - Intermediate and Final 1923 Apr

Box 14

"I-J" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 14

references to Prohibition

Instructors and Assistants 1920-1924

Box 14

"K" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 14

"L" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 14

references to Financial Aid

Latin 1921-1924

Box 14

Law Department 1921-1925

Box 14

Law - Teaching Staff 1920-1924

Box 14

Legislative Docket 1919-1922

Box 15

(4 folders)

Legislative Program 1920-1924

Box 15

(3 folders)

Library 1920-1925

Box 15

references to University in WW

Loan Funds 1921 Sep

Box 15

"Mc" Miscellaneous 1920-1925

Box 16

"Ma-Mi" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 16

report on Mental Hygeine

"Mo-My" Miscellaneous 1921-1925

Box 16

bibliography of Monroe Doctrine

McIntire Fund 1921-1925

Box 16

schedule of Sales and Purchases involving McIntire Fund

Mathematics 1921-1924

Box 16

Medical Department 1920-1925

Box 16

Medical College Transfer 1920-1924

Box 16

1-2 of 9

Medical College Transfer 1920-1924

Box 17

3-9 of 9

Medicine - Chair of Nursing 1923-1925

Box 18

Medicine - Miscellaneous 1923-1925

Box 18

Medicine - Public Health 1922-1925

Box 18

(2 folders)

Medical, School of - Hospital 1919-1925

Box 18

(1 of 3)

Medical, School of - Hospital 1923-1925

Box 18

(2 of 3), references to University of Virginia Ward Patient Statistics

Medical, School of - Hospital 1919-1925

Box 18

(3 of 3), references to Superintendent's Reports

Memorial Tablet for the Virginia Signers of the Declaration of Independence in the Senate Chamber, Richmond, Virginia 1920-1924

Box 18

Military Instruction - ROTC 1919-1924

Box 18

"N" Miscellaneous 1920-1925

Box 18

National Association of State Universities 1920-1925

Box 18

"O-P" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 19

Phi Beta Kappa 1922-1925

Box 19

2 folders

Philosophy 1921-1922

Box 19

Physical Education 1923-1925

Box 19

Physics 1919-1925

Box 19

Political Science 1921-1925

Box 19

Psychology 1922-1925

Box 19

Public Speaking 1922-1924

Box 19

Public Welfare 1923

Purchasing Agent 1922

Box 19

Purnell Bill 1925

Box 19

granting funds to Agricultural Experiment Stations

"Q-Ra" Miscellaneous 1922-1925

Box 19

"Rea-Ref" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 19

"Rel-Rey" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 19

radio broadcasting, art tax

"Ri-Ry" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 19

"Ri-Ry" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 19

Religious Exercises at the University 1920-1925

Box 19

Research 1922-1925

Box 19

references to Academy of Science

Rhodes Scholarships 1919-1924

Box 19

(2 folders)

Romance Languages 1920-1925

Box 20

Rural Sociology 1924-1925

Box 20

"Sa-Si" Miscellaneous 1920-1925

Box 20

references to Near East Relief Organization

"Sk-Sy" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 20

(2 folders)

Southern Exposition 1924-1925

Box 20

Student Drinking 1920-1925

Box 20

Statistics and Facts 1919-1925

Box 20

Summer Session 1919-1925

Box 20

Summer Work 1920-1925

Box 20

"T-U" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 20

references to Alumni Endowment

Term Reports 1922-1925

Box 21

University Extension 1920-1925

Box 21

(2 folders)

University Houses, applications for 1923-1924

Box 21

"V" Miscellaneous 1920-1925

Box 21

Virginia Quarterly Review 1921-1925

Box 21

Visitors, Board of - Meetings 1918-1925

Box 21

(1-2 of 3)

Visitors, Board of - Meetings 1924-1925

Box 22

(3 of 3)

Visitors, Board of - Membership 1919-1925

Box 22

Visitors, Board of - Docket 1920 Jan - Feb

Box 22

(3 folders)

"W-Z" Miscellaneous 1919-1925

Box 22

William H. White - Foundation 1923-1925

Box 22

Women's College 1919-1924

Box 22

(2 folders)

Woodrow Wilson Memorial Tablet 1925 Mar - Jun

Box 22

(2 folders)