Elon College--History.

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In 2013 Elon University celebrated its 125th year as an educational institution. This collection contains information pertaining to the celebration held throughout the campus and the planning leading up to it.

Abstract This is a collection of Academic Council materials from 1970 to the present. The collection is primarily composed of meeting minutes but also includes other documents relevant to Academic Council. The collection is arranged alphabetically by material type, then chronologically within each type. Please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more information. Academic Council materials dated after April 2007 are collected in electronic format. Please contact...

Abstract This is a collection of Academic Council Curriculum Committee materials from 1968 to the present. The collection is primarily composed of meeting minutes but also includes other documents relevant to the curriculum committee. The collection is arranged alphabetically by material type, then chronologically within each type. Please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more information. Curriculum Committee materials dated after May 2010 are collected in...

Abstract This collection contains documents relating to the various Academic Summit's that have been held at Elon over the years. The overall goal of the Academic Summit is to bring together faculty, staff and students and access the academic and intellectual climate on campus. The collection is arranged chronologically, then alphabetically by type of material and/or title of document. For more information about what is included in the collection, please see the section below titled "Detailed...

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The collection consists of materials relating to the African and African-Americans Studies Program at Elon University. The materials are arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material.For detailed information about the program, please refer to the section below titled "Historical Note." For more information about what is in the collection, please see the section below title "Detailed Description of the Collection."

Abstract This collection includes photographs taken by Alonzo Lohr Hook. All of the photographs are in the format of a negative or a glass plate negative. The images date from the 1910s-1970s and include pictures of Elon College campus buildings and spaces, individuals associated with Elon College, athletics, campus events and organizations, and a number of class photographs. Additionally, there are pictures of the Hook family and quite a few unidentified images in the collection. The collection is...

Abstract This small but historically rich collection primarily contains Correspondence from Angie Henry Utt to her family, in which she discusses in detail daily life and activities at Elon College during the late 1930s and early 1940s (after the Great Depression and the beginnings of World War II). The items in this collection that are not Correspondence either assist with offering more historical context to many of the letters, or document Angie and Kenneth Utt visually through photographs. The...

Abstract This collection includes information and documentation about three bells that are part of the artifact collection in the Belk Library Archives and Special Collections. The three bells represented in this collection include: the Graham/North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) bell, the Old Main Administration Building bell, and the Proctor bell. Two of the three bells are on permanent exhibit at Elon University. The Graham/NCRR bell is on display in the Belk Library Archives and Special Collections,...

Abstract This is a collection of materials that relate to specific individuals associated with Elon University and the Town of Elon. The collection includes biographical information about individuals associated with Elon University and the Town, including some of the founders of the institution, faculty and staff, and alumni. Documents within each folder contain a variety of items, such as newspaper clippings, correspondences, essays and memoirs, and other types of printed materials. The specific...

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This collection includes documents and materials relating to the Elon University Board of Trustees. The types of materials included (but not limited to) are meeting minutes, agendas, committee work, correspondences, reports, financial documents, and charter/by-laws. According to the 2011-2012 Faculty Handbook, "Elon University is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees consisting of 41 persons: 36 regular trustees, 2 youth trustees, and 3 ex-officio trustees."

Abstract This collection includes the special series publications of the Bulletin of Elon College. This unique publication should not to be confused with the other publication with the same title that is the undergraduate academic catalog. The special series publications include the following titles: Alumni Building Number, Alumni Number, Announcement, Athletic Number, Christian Education Number, College Day Number, College Song Number, Commencement Number, Commencement and Patriotic Number, Duke...

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This collection includes blueprints, floor plans, and drawings of campus buildings and spaces at Elon University. The collection is arranged alphabetically by the name of the building and/or location.

Abstract This collection includes documents that provide information about buildings and spaces that have existed on Elon University's campus through the years; many structures are still standing. The types of documents included in this collection are newspaper clippings, dedication programs, booklets, brochures, magazine articles, correspondences, and much more. The collection is arranged alphabetically by the name of the campus building or space at Elon University and/or in the Town of Elon. Please...

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This is a collection of negatives that depict various buildings and spaces on the campus of Elon University and other local geographic locations. The majority of the negatives and the content represented are from the 20th century. The collection is arranged into two boxes. The negatives are arranged alphabetically by given name. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific information about what is included in the collection.

Abstract This is a collection of photographs that depict various buildings and spaces on the campus of Elon University and other local geographic locations. The majority of the photographs and the content represented are from the 20th century. The collection is arranged into five boxes and two oversize flat file cabinet drawers. The photographs are arranged alphabetically by given name. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific information...

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Abstract: This is a collection of slides that depict various buildings and spaces on the campus of Elon University and other local geographic locations. The majority of the slides and the content represented are from the 20th century. The collection is arranged into two boxes. The slides are arranged alphabetically by given name. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific information about what is included in the collection.

Abstract The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into two series, then chronologically within each series, where applicable. The series are: Correspondence and Printed Material. Primarily, the collection contains letters that were sent from the President of Elon (L.E. Smith) and the Registrar (C.M. Cannon) to Carrie Lee Sizemore of Virginia urging her to attend Elon College for the 1933-34 school year. The letters outline the tuition costs, student fees, and offers of a...

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This collection contains materials related to the graduating classes of Elon University from 1891 to the present. The materials contain information on class reunions, homecomings, graduations, and other events. The materials include (but are not limited to) correspondence, invitations, programs, general information, rosters, flyers, brochures, press releases, newspaper clippings, and other documents regarding each class. The collection is arranged chronologically by class year.

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This collection includes documents relating to the Convocation ceremonies held at Elon University, beginning in 1962 and continuing to present day. The collection is arranged chronologically by the date of the convocation.

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This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material, and then into seven series. Where applicable, within each series the materials are arranged chronologically. The seven series are: Artifact; Books; Correspondence; Lists; Literary Productions; Photographs; Printed Material. Most of the materials in this collection pertain to Dewey Hooper as a student at Elon College during 1939 and 1940 and as a member of the US Army Air Forces Reserve during the early stages of WWII.

Abstract This collection primarily contains Correspondence and Printed Materials that relate to WWII, Elon College during WWII, and the Sigma Phi Beta fraternity at Elon College. The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into eight series, then chronologically within each series, where applicable. The series are: Correspondence; Financial Documents; Lists; Literary Productions; Maps; Photographs; Printed Material; Prints and Drawings. Specifically, much of the Correspondence was...

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The Edith Brannock Papers house a significant amount of genealogical notes regarding the Brannock family and ancestors, as well as information from the duration of her time at Elon-- from enrollment at the college through her retirement.

Abstract The collection includes photographic, printed, and electronic materials produced by or related to the Elon University Office of Admissions and Financial Planning. The bulk of the collection is comprised of admissions brochures and packets, and also includes admissions events publications, correspondence, reports, and academic bulletins. This collection includes an original Elon College application from 1913, which was featured in a 2014 Chronical of Higher Education article ("Elon College's...

Abstract This collection contains a mixture of original and reproduced copies of documents associated with the charter of Elon College, now Elon University. Elon College was chartered on March 11, 1889 and a reproduced copy of the original hand-written charter is included in this collection. Additionally, this collection includes articles of amendment, amendments, and documentation of updates that have been made to the original charter over the years. The years included in this collection are 1889 to...

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This collection contains materials pertaining to Elon College's application and involvement in the Bicentennial Celebration of the United States Constitution. It contains materials including awards, posters, applications, correspondences, booklets, member lists, project registries, regulations, and suggestions and recommendations. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material. Specification is given to item type when necessary.

Abstract This collection contains items such as deeds, indentures, legal agreements, contracts, and certificates that relate in some manner to Elon University. Many of the documents included in the collection pertain to land surrounding Elon University that was purchased or donated to the institution. Additionally, many of the documents reflect agreements between individuals and Elon University, banks and Elon University, and businesses and Elon University. The collection is arranged first...

Abstract This collection includes the folder titles included in the Belk Library Archives and Special Collections' vertical administrative files. The files have been maintained and added to for a number of years and include information about departments on campus, events, courses, organizations, and other miscellaneous subjects associated with Elon. The files are arranged alphabetically and span eight file cabinet drawers. Please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection"...

Abstract This collection includes the folder titles included in the Belk Library Archives and Special Collections' oversized vertical general and administrative files. The files have been maintained and added to for a number of years and include information about departments on campus, events, courses, organizations, and other miscellaneous subjects associated with Elon. The files are arranged alphabetically. Please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more...

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This collection includes a variety of documents that pertain to the history of Elon University, and did not fit with any other archival collection. Documents include (but are not limited to): correspondences, newspaper clippings, reports, general histories, essays, unpublished manuscripts, booklets, lists of facts, calendars, and much more. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material.

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This collection includes materials related to the Elon Homes and Schools for Children, formerly known as the Christian Orphanage. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material. For additional information about what is included please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection."