Diplomas and Certificates Collection
Scope and Contents
The Northwestern University Archives’ collection of diplomas and certificates dates between 1861 and 1974 and numbers 157 items. The diplomas and certificates are nearly all in an oversize format. The items relate almost entirely to Northwestern University alumni and faculty although Northwestern is not the degree or certificate granting institution in many cases. For the most part the collection consists of academic diplomas but includes many non-academic certificates as well. A considerable number of items within the collection are separations from manuscript holdings of the University Archives.
Dates
- 1861-2001
Creator
- Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
None.
Extent
157.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Northwestern University Archives’ collection of diplomas and certificates dates between 1861 and 1974 and numbers 157 items. The diplomas and certificates are nearly all in an oversize format. The items relate almost entirely to Northwestern University alumni and faculty although Northwestern is not the degree or certificate granting institution in many cases.
Arrangement Note
The diplomas and certificates are alphabetized by surname of diploma or certificate recipient.
Method of Acquisition
Acquired at various times and from various sources. Many items separated from manuscript collections held by the Northwestern University Archives.
Other Descriptive Information
An item-level list of the diplomas and certificates is maintained by University Archives Staff. The list of items is kept in the form of a Microsoft Excel database file. Contact University Archives for access.
The following categories of information are maintained:
name of recipient
name of granting institution or organization
type of degree, diploma, or certificate
item date.
Processing Information
Processors: Nathan Youngblood and Michael Szajewski; July 25, 2007.
- Title
- Guide to the Diplomas and Certificates Collection
- Author
- Nathan Youngblood and Michael Szajewski
- Date
- 01/07/2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu