Biography Files
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 date range of this collection is unknown, but the materials begin sometime during the 19th century and continue to the present day. The collection is arranged alphabetically by the individuals' last name and then first name. The collection is housed in 20 file cabinet drawers. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific information about what is included.
Dates
- undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Information contained in individual files may be restricted.
Copyright Notice
The nature of the Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of Belk Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to,
Extent
24 Linear Feet (20 file cabinet drawers)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by the individuals' last name and then first name. The collection is housed in 20 file cabinet drawers.
Physical Location
The collection is located in the Carol Grotnes Belk Library Archives and Special Collections at Elon University. Please contact the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian for further details about the location.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown. Materials collected and assembled over many years to form collection.
Processing Information
Processed by Katie Nash, December, 2011
- Biography files Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Elon College--Employees
- Elon College--History.
- Elon College--Staff.
- Elon University--History.
- Elon University--Staff.
- Elon University--employees
- Author
- Encoded by Katie Nash, December, 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Belk Library Archives & Special Collections Repository
Belk Library, Room 204
Campus Box 2550
Elon U.S.A. - North Carolina 27244
belkarchives@elon.edu