A Guide to the Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, Office Administrative Files, 1939-1940 #RG-2/1/2.491, IV

A Guide to the Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, Office Administrative Files, 1939-1940 President's Papers, University of Virginia RG-2/1/2.491, IV

A Guide to the Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, Office Administrative Files, 1939-1940

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RG-2/1/2.491, IV

Title

Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, Office Administrative Files 1939-1940

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of 7,000 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, Office Administrative Files, Accession #RG-2/1/2.491, IV, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Scope and Content Information

These files constitute the major record series generated by the 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

General Files, 1939-1940

Box 1
"A" Miscellaneous (1 of 2) reference to Akerman--Forestry trip to Europe, Conditions in Germany poor, in Switzerland good; A.B.C.--advice to close between 12 midnight and 5 a.m.; Alderman, Mrs.--Keck about bust and personal correspondence 1939-1940
Box 1
"A" Miscellaneous (2 of 2) reference to A.A.U.W.--will inhabitants of area give homes to British children 1939-1940
Box 1
Administrative Council reference to Carliner Case 1939-1940
Box 1
Aeronautics reference to UVa. Airport--development of an airfield 1939-1940
Box 1
Alderman, Life of --Dumas Malone--agreement and conditions of writing 1939-1940
Box 1
Alumni Board--General Correspondence 1939-1940
Box 1
Alumni Board--Investments 1939-1940
Box 1
Alumni Board--Meeting 1939-1940
Box 1
Alumni Board--Presidents Contingent Fund 1939-1940
Box 1
Alumni Fund--Class Managers Bulletin 1939-1940
Box 2
Alumni Fund--Council 1939-1940
Box 2
Alumni Office 1939-1940
Box 2
American Council on Education: Educational Associations Questionnaire 1939-1940
Box 2
Ancient Languages 1939-1940
Box 2
Annual Reports 1939-1940
Box 2
Applications for Positions 1939-1940
Box 2
Art and Architecture--Campbell Correspondence 1939-1940
Box 2
Articles re: University of Virginia reference to Wranek and other publications 1939-1940
Box 2
Association of American Colleges reference to notice of meetings, agenda 1939-1940
Box 2
Association of American Universities reference to notice of meetings, agenda 1939-1940
Box 2
Astronomy 1939-1940
Box 2
Athletics 1939-1940
Box 2
"B" Miscellaneous reference to Bryan, John Stewart--correspondence between 2 college Presidents; Buchanan, Annabel--Folk songs and music; Byrd, Harry F.--series of formal notes 1939-1940
Box 2
Biology--Blandy Farm 1939-1940
Box 3
Biology--Mountain Lake 1939-1940
Box 3
Biology--general 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Bayly Art Museum 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Budget 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--The Cellar 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Cemetery 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Chemistry Building 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Colonnade Club 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Commons 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Electricity, X-Rays 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Faculty Apartments reference to Mrs. Lambeth, Mr. Nelson 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Faculty Housing 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Flying Field 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Fraternities reference to Sigma Nu 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Fuel 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--General 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Gymnasium 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Neuro-Psychiatric area; Interns' Quarters; Nurses Home 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Insurance 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Intern's Quarters 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Library 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Madison Hall 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Monroe Hall 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Observatory; Water Tank 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Roads 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Rotunda and Lawns 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Scott Stadium 1939-1940
Box 3
Buildings and Grounds--Speech Buildings reference to chairs 1939-1940
Box 3
Bursar's Office 1939-1940
Box 3
Bursar--Rotunda Restoration reference to plans, costs 1939-1940
Box 3
"C" Miscellaneous reference to Commission on County Government--tentative report; Corbett, Hames--Mixture of Board of Visitors letters and personal correspondence; Crenshaw, Lewis-- Recommendation that R. H. Wilson be elected to French Legion of Honor 1939-1940
Box 4
Carnegie Corporation 1939-1940
Box 4
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1939-1940
Box 4
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 1939-1940
Box 4
Chemistry Department 1939-1940
Box 4
Church Society for College Work reference to College Topics; Easter Week 1939-1940
Box 4
Commerce and Business Administration 1939-1940
Box 4
Committee of Deans reference to discusses duplication of efforts in higher education in Virginia 1939-1940
Box 4
Convocations 1939-1940
Box 4
"D" Miscellaneous reference to Daniels, Josephus--wants copy of speech made in Paris on Jefferson; Davis, Arthur Kyle--Folklore Society to meet here 1939-1940
Box 4
Dean Ferguson reference to papers re: Committee on Academic Legislation 1939-1940
Box 5
Dean Lewis reference to academic standing of first-year men 1939-1940
Box 5
DuPont Trust 1939-1940
Box 5
"E" Miscellaneous reference to Echols, A.B.--Donation to Quarterly Review 1939-1940
Box 5
Education 1939-1940
Box 5
Emergency Committee on Displaced Persons 1939-1940
Box 5
Engineering 1939-1940
Box 5
English--Kent School 1939-1940
Box 5
Extension Division reference to report of occupational counseling 1939-1940
Box 5
"F" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 5
Fellowships and Scholarships 1939-1940
Box 6
Finals reference to Programs; list for receptions 1939-1940

File includes correspondence concerning Franklin D. Roosevelt, who delivered the famous "hand that held the dagger" speech at Finals. The file does not include a copy of the text of the speech.
Box 6
Forestry 1939-1940
Box 6
Forestry reference to Seward Forest 1939-1940
Box 6
Form Letters 1939-1940
Box 6
Founder's Day reference to Sumner Wells, speaker; Benes visit 1939-1940
Box 6
"G" Miscellaneous reference to Garnett, Christopher--correspondence; Gooch, Robert K.--Questions re: tenure 1939-1940
Box 6
General Education Board reference to Physics Department; Blandy Farm; Rural Social Economics Department 1939-1940
Box 6
Geological Survey 1939-1940
Box 6
Geology 1939-1940
Box 6
German 1939-1940
Box 6
Governor's Office (1 of 3) 1939-1940
Box 7
Governor's Office (2 of 3) reference to Long-Term Program for State Colleges and Universities; Analysis of Building Program; Seward Forest; First question re: black law; Eleanor Roosevelt 1939-1940
Box 7
Governor's Office (3 of 3) 1939-1940
Box 7
Graduate Dept. 1939-1940
Box 7
"H" Miscellaneous reference to Hall, Sidney--education in Virginia; Hampton Institute--publishing of "Negro in Virginia," inauguration of Dr. McLean 1939-1940
Box 7
Hospital--Addition 1939-1940
Box 7
Hospital--UVa.--Ward Patient Statistics 1939-1940
Box 7
"I" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 7
Insurance 1939-1940
Box 8
Interracial Cooperation Commission 1939-1940
Box 8
Invitations to be represented (1939) 1939-1940
Box 8
Invitations to be represented (1940) 1939-1940
Box 8
Institute of Public Affairs 1939-1940
Box 8
"J" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 8
Jefferson Memorial Foundation 1939-1940
Box 8
"K" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 8
"L" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 9
Law Department reference to Law Library--needs, costs; John Bassett Moore School of International Law; Tenure; N.C. College for Negroes 1939-1940
Box 9
Lectures 1939-1940
Box 9
Legal Papers reference to W. A. Perkins, attorney 1939-1940
Box 9
Legislative Program 1939 1939-1940
Box 9
Legislative Program 1940 1939-1940
Box 10
Library--Alderman reference to incidental correspondence 1939-1940
Box 10
Library--McGregor Library reference to includes Library Committee Minutes 1939-1940
Box 10
"M" Miscellaneous reference to McIntire, Paul G.--letters concerning Newcomb's health; approval of Life of President Alderman 1939-1940
Box 10
Madison Hall 1939-1940
Box 10
Mathematics 1939-1940
Box 10
McIntire Fund 1939-1940
Box 10
Medical Department (1 of 2) 1939-1940
Box 11
Medical Department (2 of 2) reference to Survey of Joint Health departments; Drash's plan for surgery in different parts of the state 1939-1940
Box 11
Medical Department--Hospital reference to Dr. Lentz 1939-1940
Box 11
Medical Department--Student Health Service 1939-1940
Box 11
Mellon Fund 1939-1940
Box 11
Music reference to plans for reorganization of the department 1939-1940
Box 11
"N" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 11
National Association of State Universities 1939-1940
Box 11
National Youth Administration reference to report on occupational counseling 1939-1940
Box 11
Naval ROTC--curriculum 1939-1940
Box 11
Negro Admissions--lists 1939-1940
Box 11
"O" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 12
"P" Miscellaneous reference to Porterfield, Robert--Conference at Barter Theater 1939-1940
Box 12
Patents Committee 1939-1940
Box 12
Personnel 1939-1940
Box 12
Phi Beta Kappa 1939-1940
Box 12
Philosophy 1939-1940
Box 12
Physical Education 1939-1940
Box 12
Physics 1939-1940
Box 12
Political Science 1939-1940
Box 12
Prospective Donors 1939-1940
Box 12
Psychology 1939-1940
Box 12
Public Administration 1939-1940
Box 12
Public Speaking 1939-1940
Box 12
"Q" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 12
Questionnaires 1939-1940
Box 12
"R" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 12
Recommendations 1939-1940
Box 12
Religion 1939-1940
Box 12
Rhodes Scholars reference to lists 1939-1940
Box 12
Romance Languages 1939-1940
Box 13
Rural Social Economics (1 of 2) 1939-1940
Box 13
Rural Social Economics (2 of 2) reference to correspondence with staff; reports of Wilson Gee 1939-1940
Box 13
"S" Miscellaneous (1 of 2) reference to Sigma Xi chapter list; prizes, programs 1939-1940
Box 13
"S" Miscellaneous (2 of 2) reference to Stettinius letters--to and from Newcomb 1939-1940
Box 13
Separated State Universities 1939-1940
Box 13
Sociology 1939-1940
Box 13
Southern University Conference 1939-1940
Box 13
State Supported Institutions--Association of Presidents (1 of 2) 1939-1940
Box 14
State Supported Institutions--Association of Presidents (2 of 2) 1939-1940
Box 14
Statistics 1939-1940
Box 14
Student Senate--Questionnaire on Topics 1939-1940
Box 14
Sullivan Foundation Award 1939-1940
Box 14
Summer Session reference to courses re: comparison with other schools 1939-1940
Box 14
"T" Miscellaneous reference to Tucker, Bishop Beverly--Board of Visitors; Taylor, Henry J.--correspondence 1939-1940
Box 14
"U" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 14
"V" Miscellaneous 1939-1940
Box 14
Virginia Quarterly Review 1939-1940
Box 14
Visitors--General Correspondence reference to portrait of Dr. Lambeth; Theta Chi house 1939-1940
Box 15
Visitors--Finance Committee 1939-1940
Box 15
Visitors--meetings 1939-1940
Box 15
Visitors--Robert B. Tunstall 1939-1940
Box 15
"W" Miscellaneous reference to Watson, T.L.--UVa. acceptance of portrait; Weddell, Alexander--fellowship at University of Salamanca; Williams, Carrington--report of Committee of Publicity 1939-1940
Box 15
White, William H.--Foundation Lectures 1939-1940
Box 15
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation 1939-1940
Box 15
W.P.A. 1939-1940
Box 15
"X-Y-Z" Miscellaneous 1939-1940