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Evanston (Ill.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Shuman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS34
Abstract

The Andrew Shuman Collection consists of material from a family scrapbook. It contains some documents and memorabilia, but the major portion of the collection is correspondence to Andrew Shuman (1830 - 1890) or his son-in-law, Frank M. Elliot (1853 - 1919) who married Anna D. Shuman (1856 - 1936) in 1878.

Dates: c. 1850-1890
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / Andrew Shuman Collection

Kenneth (1912-2003) and Catherine (1915-2009) Stilwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/99
Abstract

The Kenneth and Catherine Stilwell Papers include material dating from the period 1935-1950, reflecting their time as students at Northwestern.

Dates: 1935 - 1950
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Kenneth (1912-2003) and Catherine (1915-2009) Stilwell Papers

University Archives Nitrate Negative Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 75/0/5
Abstract

Acquired over decades from a variety of sources, principally Northwestern University’s public relations units and as separations from the manuscript collections of Northwestern faculty and administrators, the photographic negatives in nitrate format date to the period of that format’s popularity, circa 1890 to circa 1950.

Dates: 1890 - 1950
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / University Archives Nitrate Negative Collection

Records of the University Club of Evanston

 Collection
Identifier: 55/33
Abstract

The University Club of Evanston was founded in 1904 to promote good fellowship among college men. The collection includes meeting announcements, correspondence, treasurers' files, invoices from local venders, and publications that provide a snapshot of Northwestern faculty and alumni life as well as the commercial life of Evanston.

Dates: 1905 - 1965; Other: Majority of material found within 1905 - 1940
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Records of the University Club of Evanston

University Theatre Prompt Books

 Collection
Identifier: 20/7
Abstract

The prompt books for theatrical productions of Northwestern University's School of Speech include scripts for University Theatre productions, annotated for use by the prompter, along with sketches of the staging and other notes. Bound prompt books include most of the productions from number 50 (1933) through number 320 (1957).

Dates: 1933-1984
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / University Theatre Prompt Books

University Theatre/Theatre and Interpretation Center/Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Programs and Schedules

 Collection
Identifier: 20/77
Abstract

The University Theatre Program collection consists of newspaper clippings, press releases, ticket stubs, flyers, schedules, and programs for productions by Northwestern University, at its Theatre and Interpretation Center, or at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts.

Dates: 1925 - 2019
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / University Theatre/Theatre and Interpretation Center/Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Programs and Schedules

Records of the University Union

 Collection
Identifier: 4/6/3
Abstract The records contains the Minute Book of Northwestern Unviersity's University Union from its formation on November 5, 1900 through the 1915-16 program year. Entries cover both business and program meetings. The subject of each program is briefly described and the attendance estimated. There are numerous invitation cards and performance programs mounted in the Minute Book. This series also contains one folder of general correspondence composed primarily of thank you notes and invitation...
Dates: 1900-1916
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Records of the University Union

Donald (1919-1994) and Vera (1922-2014) Ward Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/125
Abstract Donald and Vera Ward were married graduates of Northwestern University with influential careers in the middle of the 20th century in Chicago-based radio, television, theatre, and the ministry. Donald’s successful and varied career spanned radio and television, Christian ministry, and higher education. Although her husband left the world of performing arts to become a Congregational pastor in 1959, the stage and screen remained Vera’s life’s work: she appeared in several acclaimed plays and...
Dates: 1919-2014
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Donald (1919-1994) and Vera (1922-2014) Ward Papers

Women's Educational Aid Association

 Collection
Identifier: 55/38
Abstract The Women’s Educational Aid Association (WEAA; organized in 1871 as the Educational Association) was founded by Evanston women to help promote the higher education of deserving students at the Evanston College for Ladies. The Women’s Educational Aid Association records document the activities and operation of the organization. The series fills twelve boxes, including one card file box and three drop front boxes, and spans the period 1871-2000. Records are arranged into nine categories:...
Dates: 1871-2000
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Women's Educational Aid Association