Records of the Northwestern University Associates
Scope and Contents
The records of the Northwestern University Associates spanning the years 1951-1982 comprise three boxes. The bulk of the records date from 1960 to 1981. There are no records for the years 1958-59. The records consist primarily of lists, correspondence, notes concerning the Associates' quarterly luncheon programs and membership. A typical folder includes: catering invoices for the luncheon programs; duplicating invoices; luncheon menus; annual attendance records; annual luncheon program pamphlets; annual program preference poll sheets and an accepts/regrets list. Also included in many of the folders is information on membership, including members' obituary notices, membership rosters, annual new Associates lists, Associates' Directory information, Associate and Trustee changes in membership, and miscellaneous correspondence.
Two folders pertain to the Associates' silver (February 3, 1954) and golden (May 4, 1979) anniversaries. These records include the programs, invitations, press releases, expenses and correspondence concerning the events.
Dates
- 1951-1982
Creator
- Northwestern University Associates (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Original series: None.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is stored at a remote campus location 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.
Extent
3.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The records of the Northwestern University Associates spanning the years 1951-1982 comprise three boxes. The bulk of the records date from 1960 to 1981. There are no records for the years 1958-59. The records consist primarily of lists, correspondence, notes concerning the Associates' quarterly luncheon programs and membership. A typical folder includes: catering invoices for the luncheon programs; duplicating invoices; luncheon menus; annual attendance records; annual luncheon program pamphlets; annual program preference poll sheets and an accepts/regrets list. Also included in many of the folders is information on membership, including members' obituary notices, membership rosters, annual new Associates lists, Associates' Directory information, Associate and Trustee changes in membership, and miscellaneous correspondence.
Two folders pertain to the Associates' silver (February 3, 1954) and golden (May 4, 1979) anniversaries. These records include the programs, invitations, press releases, expenses and correspondence concerning the events.
Arrangement Note
The records are arranged chronologically.
Method of Acquisition
The records of the Northwestern University Associates were transferred to the University Archives as part of the Records of the Office of Special Events, Department of Development. The Associates Records were separated as Accession #84-40 on January 5, 1984. The records were transferred by Geraldine Beisang, Manager of the Office of Development/Special Events.
Processing Information
Michael P. McCue, March, 1984.
- Title
- Guide to the Records of the Northwestern University Associates
- Author
- Michael P. McCue
- Date
- 01/03/1984
- 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