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English Department Graduate Student Records Degree Not Completed

 Collection
Identifier: 11/3/11/12

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

Description: Boxes 1-9 English department records pertaining to graduate students not completing degrees comprise this series which spans the years from 1951 through 1980 and fills nine boxes. The records have been maintained in files on each individual student with folders arranged alphabetically according to surname. Typically found in the records, though not necessarily in each file, are applications to admission to graduate study, applications for fellowships and financial aid, transcripts of coursework completed, letters of recommendation, copies of examinations, examination results and course evaluations, proposals concerning independent research and study, and related correspondence. Usually the particular reason for termination of study may be found in each student's file.

Dates

  • 1951-1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection. Collection may contain sensitive materials and is restricted; consultation with University Archivist required prior to use.

Extent

12.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

English department records pertaining to graduate students not completing degrees comprise this series. See access restrictions for this collection.

Arrangement Note

The records have been maintained in files on each individual student with folders arranged alphabetically according to surname.

Method of Acquisition

The English department transferred these records to the University Archives on August 22, 1983 (Accession #83-165).

Processing Information

Kevin B. Leonard and Melissa Mitchell; November 18, 1983.

Title
Guide to the English Department Graduate Student Records Degree Not Completed
Author
Kevin B. Leonard and Melissa Mitchell
Date
06/11/1984
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
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Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635