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EUA. University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: EUA
Archival materials created by or about Elon College/University including groups, organizations, departments, administration, governing bodies, etc.

Found in 111 Collections and/or Records:

Iva and George Diehl Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss.Coll. 052
Abstract

The bulk of this collection includes correspondence from Dean of Women for Elon College, Iva Diehl to her husband George West Diehl from 1930-1931 while Iva Diehl was Dean of Women at Elon University and Mr. Diehl was obtaining his PhD from the University of Chicago.

Dates: 1930-1931

James Earl Danieley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA024
Abstract This collection includes materials relating to James Earl Danieley, President of Elon College from 1957 to 1973. Some of the materials relate directly to his time as President, while other documents have been collected over the years to form the collection. Danieley's official Presidential files are housed in Belk Library's satellite facility and are currently being processed. For more information about what is included in this collection, please see the section below titled "Detailed...
Dates: 1942 - 2014

James Fred Young Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA022
Abstract This collection includes materials relating to James Fred Young, President of Elon College from 1973 to December 1998. Some of the materials relate directly to his time as President, while other documents have been collected over the years to form the collection. Young's official Presidential files are housed in Belk Library's satellite facility and are currently being processed. For more information about what is included in this collection, please see the section below titled "Detailed...
Dates: 1973 - 2008

James Oscar Atkinson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss.Coll.026
Abstract This diverse collection contains both papers directly from J.O. Atkinson and other papers that have been collected about him over the years. The papers in this collection pertain to many different subject areas, including the Southern Convention, Women's Conferences of the Congregational Christian Churches, missionary work, Dr. Atkinson's time at Elon College as a member of the first group of faculty, his sermons, genealogy relating to the Atkinson family, and class notes from Dr. Atkinson's...
Dates: 1856 - 1966

James Willis Wellons Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss.Coll.006
Abstract This collection documents the life of James Willis Wellons, a minister of the Christian Church in the South. J.W. Wellons was also one of the founders of Elon College and served on the Board of Trustees until his passing in 1927. The majority of materials date from the mid-late 1800's through the late 1920's. The largest portion of this collection contains handwritten sermons by J.W. Wellons, most of them undated. The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into eight...
Dates: 1856 - 1956

Jim Waggoner Athletic Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: EUA153
Dates: 1906-2018

Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA099
Abstract

This collection is composed of materials documenting the history of the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Student Engagement at Elon University. Materials are arranged alphabetically by group or program and then chronologically by academic year. For detailed information about the Kernodle Center, please consult the section below titled "Historical Note."

Dates: 1988-ongoing

Lecture and Events Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA037
Abstract

This collection contains programs, flyers, brochures, correspondences, posters, and any other type of printed material that relates to lecture events that took place at Elon University. The collection is arranged chronologically. For more information about what is included in this collection, plesae see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection."

Dates: 1892-Ongoing

Leo Michael Lambert Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA023
Abstract

This collection includes materials relating to Leo Michael Lambert, President of Elon College from 1999 to the present. Some of the materials relate directly to his time as President, while other documents have been collected over the years to form the collection. For more information about what is included, please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection."]

Dates: 1998 - ongoing

Leon Edgar Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA021
Abstract This collection includes materials relating to Leon Edgar Smith, President of Elon College from 1931 to 1957. Some of the materials relate directly to his time as President, while other documents have been collected over the years to form the collection. Smith's official Presidential files are housed in Belk Library's satellite facility and are currently being processed. For more information about what is included in this collection, please see the section below titled "Detailed Description...
Dates: 1930 - 2006

LGBTQIA at Elon collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA125
Abstract

This collection houses LGBTQIA paper records from Elon University. This collection begins in 1998 and continues through the present day. It highlights the start of the Gender and LGBTQIA Center on the campus.

Dates: 1998

Liberal Arts Forum Events Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA036
Abstract

Box 1 of this collection contains programs, flyers, brochures, correspondences, posters, and any other type of printed material that relates to the Liberal Arts Forum at Elon University. The collection is arranged chronologically. Box 2 of this collection contains photographic material. For more information about what is included in this collection, please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection."

Dates: 1960 - ongoing

Love School of Business Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA058
Abstract This collection contains materials related to the history of Elon University's Business School. It includes the establishment of the Business Administration program, Master of Business Administration program, and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. It contains items such as programs, invitations, correspondences, and reports. The collection dates range from 1964 to the present. The collection is arranged chronologically, then alphabetically by type of material and then...
Dates: 1964 - ongoing

Marjorie Hunter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss.Coll.001
Abstract This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into nine series, then chronologically within each series, where applicable. The series are Books; Correspondence; Literary Productions; Maps; Photographs; Printed Material; Prints and Drawings; Realia; Scrapbook. Primarily, the collection contains materials documenting Marjorie Hunter's time as a student at Elon College in the late 1930's, early 1940's as well as her career as a journalist/reporter for the Washington Bureau of...
Dates: 1940 - 1990

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program at Elon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA109
Abstract

This collection includes programs, schedules of events, newspaper clippings, and other documents related to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program held in January at Elon University. The collection is arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1985 - ongoing

Music Events Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA034
Abstract

This collection contains programs, flyers, brochures, correspondences, posters, and any other type of printed material that relates to a music event that took place at Elon University. The collection is arranged chronologically. For more detailed information about what is included in the collection, please see the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection."

Dates: 1900-Ongoing

North Carolina Student Legislature, Elon University Chapter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA143
Abstract

This collection includes documents and information about the North Carolina Student Legislature (NCSL) and the Elon Delegation. The NCSL has students participate in the general assembly, and this provides students with a close-up practical education with the political and legislative processes. Also, the NCSL provides students a statewide forum to express their ideas about current issues concerning state and national leaders.

Dates: 1937-2010

Office of Cultural Events Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA151
Abstract

This collection was created from documents collected by planning committees for annual events. These papers help the university plan large events and coordinate faculty, staff and students.

Dates: 1999-2012

Office of the University Registrar Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA006
Abstract This collection includes a variety of documents produced and distributed by the Office of the University Registrar at Elon University beginning in 1926 and continuing to present day. The Registrar's office provides information and statistics pertaining to students enrolled at Elon and when they graduate. The collection is arranged alphabetically by the type of material and/or name of the document distributed by the Office of the University Registrar, and then chronologically (calendar year)....
Dates: 1926 - ongoing

Office of University Communications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA044
Abstract

This collection is comprised of a complete set of proofs and publications produced by the Office of University Communications between 1962 and 2011, with the bulk of publications produced between the 1990s and the early 2000s. The original order of the collection has been maintained. The collection is arranged alphabetically by the names of offices, organizations, or events for whom publications were produced and then chronologically within each office, organization, or event.

Dates: 1962 - ongoing

Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA028
Abstract This is a collection of photographs associated with Elon University and the Town of Elon. It includes photographs of founders of the institution, administrators, faculty, staff, students, student groups, and alumni. The collection is arranged alphabetically by name and is housed in 21 file cabinet drawers, 7 oversized flat file cabinet drawers, 1 oversize box, and 2 record storage boxes. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific...
Dates: 0000-0000

Presidential Records Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA145
Abstract

This collection is a compilation of papers from each of Elon's presidents, from President Smith to President Lambert. It includes papers that are relevant to the time in which each person held the presidency and the events around the college and the world. Many of them include correspondence from various people connected to the town of Elon or the college itself, and the business they conducted. The collection only includes a rough inventory of the collection.

Dates: 1931-1989

Project Pericles Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA063
Abstract

The Project Pericles Collection is comprised of materials describing activities and events that have taken place within the Project Pericles program at Elon. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material.

Dates: 2003 - ongoing

Residence Life Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA112
Abstract

The collection houses information pertaining to Residence Life at Elon University. This includes information about all of the dormitories that have ever existed on Elon's campus, including the current: Colonnades, Danieley, East, Global, and Historic Neighborhoods. Information about various Living Learning Communities (LLC's) around campus are also included.

Dates: 1974 - 2017

Reverend William G. Sharpe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EUA158
Abstract

This collection is comprised of newspapers, documents, personal correspondence, and photography depicting, related to, and portraying the late Reverend William G. Sharpe.

Dates: 1963-2020

Robert Holyfield Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss.Coll.019
Abstract The Robert Holyfield collection provides useful materials and resources relating to Elon College and World War II. The majority of the items in this collection are correspondences that shed light onto life in a small town in North Carolina, daily life at Elon College, and what it is like being part of the U.S. military during World War II. The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into four series, then chronologically within each series where applicable. The series are:...
Dates: 1937 - 1945

Scholarships Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA062
Abstract

The collection is composed of information about various scholarships awarded to Elon students over the years. The collection is arranged alphabetically by the name of the scholarship.

Dates: Undated

School of Education Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA114
Abstract

This collection primarily includes institutional reports generated by the Teacher Education Program at Elon in order to receive accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Additionally, there are reports and self-studies that were submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for accreditation purposes. The reports in this collection begin in 1965 and continue until 2002. The collection is arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1924-ongoing

Slide Collection (General)

 Collection
Identifier: EUA029
Abstract This is a collection of slides that depict various people, events, and subjects related to Elon University. The majority of the slides and the content represented are from the 20th century. The collection is arranged into five boxes. The slides are arranged alphabetically by given name, and this order spans across the five boxes with the unidentified slides all included in box five. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific...
Dates: 1900's-2000's

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA059
Abstract This collection includes documents pertaining to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Elon University. The collection of materials begins in 1929 and continues to present day. The majority of documents from the 1930s are forms (some completed, some not) generated by SACS that Elon College had to complete in order to be evaluated for re-accreditation. Much of the rest of the collection includes member lists of individuals on SACS committee's at Elon, correspondences...
Dates: 1929 - ongoing