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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 124 Collections and/or Records:

Glass Plate Negative Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA067
Abstract This is a collection of glass plate negatives that depict various people, events, places, buildings, and subjects related to Elon University. The majority of the glass plate negatives and the content represented are from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection is arranged into six boxes. The glass plate negatives are arranged alphabetically by given name, and this order spans across five of the six boxes with the unidentified glass plate negatives included in boxes four and five. Box six...
Dates: undated

Gospel Choir Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA095
Abstract The Gospel Choir Collection includes documents about the Elon University Gospel Choir ranging from the dates of 1980 to present day. Documents include materials such as correspondence, receipts or financial records, advertising flyers, programs, and membership listings. The collection is organized chronologically by academic semester (ex. Fall 1991, Spring 1992) and then by type of material (ex. correspondence, booklet) in order to facilitate study of specific academic years, as opposed to...
Dates: 1980 - ongoing

Graham School Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA057
Abstract This collection contains materials related to the schools in Graham, North Carolina dating from 1845-1981. The majority of the dates included are the 1850s and 1870s-1880s. The schools represented in the collection are Graham College, Graham High School, Graham Institute, Graham Female Seminary, and Graham Normal College. The types of materials in this collection include (but are not limited to) newspaper clippings, correspondences, reports, meeting minutes, and charter information. The...
Dates: 1845 - 1981

Greek Life Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA097
Abstract This collection includes documents and information about a variety of fraternities and sororities that are part of the Greek Life system at Elon University. The collection includes information about each Greek organization on the local and/or national levels. Some of the Greek organizations represented in this collection no longer exist. This is not a comprehensive collection of all the Greek organizations on Elon's campus, but simply a collection of materials that have been given to the...
Dates: 1921 - ongoing

Habitat for Humanity Chapter at Elon University Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA082
Abstract

The Habitat for Humanity Chapter at Elon University Collection contains materials concerning the creation of the chapter at Elon and its existence from 1988-present. It includes articles, newsletter clippings, brochures, flyers, invitations, and other printed materials.

Dates: 1947 - ongoing

Homecoming at Elon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA129
Abstract

This collection is comprised of articles, brochures, planning documents, and other printed materials related to homecoming celebrations at Elon through the years.

Dates: 1936-ongoing

Honorary Degree Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA084
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to the honorary degrees awarded by Elon University dating from 1891- present. This collection includes materials such as correspondences, press releases, awards, and member lists, among other printed materials. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material. Specification to type of material is given where necessary.

Dates: 1934 - ongoing

Human Resources at Elon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA107
Abstract

This collection includes materials and documents that relate to the Human Resources department at Elon University, from around 1982 to the present. The collection primarily contains information about Elon benefits, events and activities sponsored by Human Resources, as well as the "For your Benefit" newsletter.

Dates: 1982-ongoing

Institutional Priorities Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA085
Abstract

This collection includes the institutional priorities of Elon College/Elon University from 1974 to present day. The collection is arranged chronologically.

Dates: 1974 - ongoing

Isabella Cannon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss.Coll.013
Abstract The collection spans the life of Isabella Cannon and includes correspondence, photographs, mayoral papers, speeches, public and civic organizations, family documents and personal records. Most notable about the collection are the letters (correspondence) that include writings of Isabella Walton Cannon and her husband, C.M. Cannon while at Elon College, as well as the correspondence written by Isabella Cannon on her residency in Liberia and Iraq. The photograph collection includes C.M....
Dates: 1904 - 2000

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

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

Martha and Spencer Love Foundation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EUA100
Abstract

The collection is comprised of materials, mostly correspondences, describing interactions between Elon College officials and the Martha and Spencer Love Foundation that eventually led to the funding of the Love School of Business. The materials are arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material.

Dates: 1962 - 1987

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