Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)
Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:
Student Photographers, Color Negatives
The series consists of 35-mm color negatives made by Northwestern University student photographers, from approximately 1993 to 1996. At least some of the student photographers whose work is included here were affiliated with the Northwestern annual, Syllabus.
Student War Council of Northwestern University Records
The Student War Council of Northwestern University was founded in the summer of 1941, and began its activities immediately following the outbreak of World War II. The records include the its constitution, the constitution of the Illinois Collegiate War Council, and minutes and committee reports of the Student War Council of Northwestern University (1941-1944).
Syllabus Photographs (vols. 115-117)
Administrative Records of Triquarterly
University Archives Nitrate Negative Collection
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.
Office of the University Attorney, Real Estate Records, Land Books
This series consists of six land books, detailing Northwestern University's real estate holdings and transactions from 1856 to 1942.
University Circle Records
The University Circle was established in 1915 to "promote fellowship and to advance the interests of Northwestern University" among woman who held, or whose spouse held, an official connection with the University. Records include minutes; annual reports; President's files; officers' records and reports; committee materials; special interest group materials; financial records; publicity materials; and membership cards.
Records of the University Librarian, Jens Nyholm
The Records of Northwestern University Librarian Jens Nyholm fill 32 boxes and document Nyholm's tenure as University Librarian from 1944-1968, including: correspondence, monthly and annual reports, employment applications, invoices, catalogs, surveys, and questionnaires. The bulk of the records consist of inter-university correspondence providing insight into the workings of the library during a period of expansion and transition. For Nyholm's personal papers, see Series 9/4/1.
University Provost Payson S. Wild, General Files
University Relations Special Editorial Projects Reference Files
Macha Lucile Vance (1882-1970) Papers
Vice President for Business and Finance S.A.T.C (Student Army Training Corps) Ledger
This series consists of one volume of Student Army Training Corps (S.A.T.C.) dcoumenting its accounts during its existence at Northwestern during/post World War I.
Northwestern University Video Cassette Collection
The Northwestern University Video Cassette Collection currently consists of more than 5000 VHS, Betamax, and U-matic videocassettes. The items date from 1927 through 2012 and were donated by various sources, relating to various aspects of Northwestern University life and faculty and alumni careers.
Ralph C. J. Wallace Scrapbook
Arthur Josiah Weiss (1894-1984) Scrapbook
Arthur Josiah Weiss (1894-1984) was a student at Northwestern University’s Evanston Academy and began studies at Northwestern University before transferring to the University of California. The collection consists of Weiss’s “Memory and Fellowship Book,” a scrapbook documenting his Evanston Academy experiences and various activities dating between 1912 and 1914.
David Hilton Wheeler (1829-1902) Papers
David Hilton Wheeler (1829-1902) was a professor of English literature at Northwestern University, was elected as a trustee and executive officer of the faculty, and served as Northwestern's de facto acting president from 1868-1869. Wheeler's papers fill one half-sized box, span the years 1869-1966, and consist of biographical information and clippings, writings, and correspondence.
E.H. Timothy Whitten (1927- ) Papers
Frances E. Willard (1839-1898) Papers
The Frances E. Willard papers are arranged in one half-size box and date between 1871 and 1978. Biographical materials, correspondence, materials related to a proposed marble statue, and a temperance pamphlet and petition are included.
Willie the Wildcat Mascot Costumes and Costume Elements
This collection contains two costumes worn to embody the Northwestern University mascot, Willie the Wildcat. The costumes date from circa 1991-1995 and circa 1997-2000, and were generally employed at Northwestern athletic events. Each costume includes an oversized caricature wildcat head; an artificial fur suit worn over arms, legs, and torso; gloves; and footwear. The collection also includes additional costume elements.
WNUR Audiotape Recordings
This collection includes 300 audio recordings of notable WNUR broadcasts. The topics of the recordings range from general aspects of Northwestern University life, student activities and performances, to various social and political speeches and meetings.