Minutes of The Board of Supervision of Student Activities
Scope and Contents
This series consists of two bound volumes containing the minutes of the Board of Supervision of Student Activities from its inception in 1920 through May 13, 1939. The minutes document discussions and actions of the Board on such matters as recognition of new student organizations, including fraternity and sorority chapters; student publications; elections for student offices; fraternity and sorority initiations and hazing; dances and other social events; and class fights and other instances of disorderly conduct. Beginning in 1937, the minutes also contain occasional correspondence relating to actions of the Board.
Dates
- 1921-1939
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
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
2.00 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This series consists of two bound volumes containing the minutes of the Board of Supervision of Student Activities from its inception in 1920 through May 13, 1939.
Arrangement Note
The minutes are divided into four chronological segments, each of which is preceded by an alphabetical subject index.
Method of Acquisition
These volumes were previously part of the University Archives' general reference files; their original provenance is unknown. Accession #85-156 was assigned at the time of processing.
Separated Materials
None.
Processing Information
James G. Carson; August 5, 1985.
- Title
- Guide to the Minutes of The Board of Supervision of Student Activities
- Author
- James G. Carson
- Date
- 05/08/1985
- 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
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu