Search

Start Over Creator University of Pennsylvania

Main content

Curriculum and lecture notes collection, 1759-1976 (inclusive) 1860-1920 (bulk)

Extent:
23 cubic feet (20 record cartons)
Abstract:
The Curriculum and Lecture Notes Collection was created by the University Archives in the 1950s to assemble individual manuscripts and small groupings of archival material relating to courses taught at the University of Pennsylvania throughout its entire history. This collection documents the teaching methods used in the various schools of the University of Pennsylvania throughout its history.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Main content

Education Council records, 1930-1959 (inclusive) 1930-1947 (bulk)

Extent:
11.92 cubic feet (9 record cartons and 1 document box)
Abstract:
The Education Council's mandate was to "coordinate the educational work of the several divisions of the University," and to consider the work done by the University overall, which it performed from January 1931 to April 1963. Its records contain administrative correspondence, meeting minutes and associated materials, grant applications and reports, and records of faculty publications. The bulk of the collection documents the work of the Faculty Research committee, which oversaw the administration of grants awarded by the University to members of the faculty.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Main content

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Office of the Dean records, 1852-1951 (inclusive) 1900-1945 (bulk)

Extent:
24.39 cubic feet (19 record cartons.)
Abstract:
Although law has been taught at the University of Pennsylvania since 1790, the formal establishment of the Law School occurred in 1852 and the modern era of the Law School began in 1896 when William Draper Lewis became dean. The Dean of the Law School has traditionally been the head of the Law School, responsible for guiding faculty, developing curriculum, determining admission policies, and overseeing day to day administration of the school. This collection largely documents the work of deans William Draper Lewis (serving from 1896-1914), William Ephraim Mikell (serving 1914-1929), Herbert Funk Goodrich (serving 1929-1940), and Edwin R. Keedy (serving 1941-1945). The records and other materials found in this collection reflect the diverse activities and interests common to the administration of the Law School, including curricula, examinations, faculty matters, committee records, reports, student activities and, and many other topics.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Main content

Chaff. A Monthly Illustrated Paper, published by the Chaff Publishing Company of the University of Pennsylvania, 1882-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume(s)
Abstract:
Chaff was an illustrated monthly humor magazine published by the "Chaff Publishing Company of the University of Pennsylvania" from October 1882 to June 1884. Penn Kislak Center holds Vol. I of Chaff, published for the academic year 1882-1883.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Main content

General Administration Collection Post-1820, 1820-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:
40 cubic feet
Abstract:
The General Administration Collection Post-1820 documents the institutional and education activities of the University of Pennsylvania from its founding in 1820 to roughly 1900 with some later material included. The Collection was created primarily from records of the Provost, Secretary, and Deans of the Universitiy of Pennsylvania.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Main content

WXPN records, 1945-1999 (inclusive) 1986-1990 (bulk)

Extent:
16 cubic feet (16 boxes)
Abstract:
The WXPN records primarily cover the years from 1986 to 1999, although some earlier material is also present. The topic of the stations earlier history is documented in written reminiscences from people who had been involved with the station and with photocopies of WXPN-related material in newspaper clippings and past University of Pennsylvania yearbooks. The bulk of the collection details how WXPN functioned and operated since 1986, when a professional staff began to direct most of the station's operations. Major subject groupings cover information on the station's audience; financial records and information on the station's underwriting; and correspondence. Examples of material from this series include often fascinating correspondence with the station's listeners; Arbitron graphs of WXPN's and its competitors' audience size and demographics, etc.; internal memoranda relating to objectives for the station and plans for special events; budgets and audited reports for the station;...(see more)

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Main content

University Relations, News and Public Affairs Records, 1912-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:
257 cubic feet
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of material either created or collected by the Office of University Relations, formerly known as the Bureau of Publicity, the Department of Public Relations, and the Department of Communications Services. The bulk of the collection consists of subject files that cover about two thousand topics, and biographical files on approximately 3,500 individuals. Several hundred photographs and a handful of audiovisual media is also present. The subject files contain both news releases created internally, and news clippings gathered from external sources. Topics are diverse and cover nearly every aspect of University life and operations. The biographical files are primarily of University administrators, faculty, students, and alumni, but also includes people who were invited to campus for various events or occasions.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Limit your search

more »

more »

more »

more »

more »