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Glass Plate Negatives
Collection
Identifier: 75/55/1
Abstract
The photographs in this collection, 5x7" glass plate negatives, date from the early years of the twentieth century. Most are of the Northwestern University campus and its surrounding area including some photographs of individuals either affiliated with Northwestern or living in Evanston, Illinois.
Dates:
1900-1910
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Clark Titus Hinman (1819-1854) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 3/1
Abstract
Methodist minister Clark Titus Hinman was elected the first President of Northwestern University in 1853, but died before the University opened in 1855. This artificial collection consists of biographical material and correspondence postdating his life; there is also one original sermon.
Dates:
1846-1976
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Northwestern University Posters Collection
Collection
Identifier: 76/0/3
Abstract
Collection contains posters relating to Northwestern University activities whose dates range roughly from 1900 to 2019 assembled by the University Archives. It is an expanding collection, with new items added as they come in.
Dates:
1900 - 2019
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
James S. Roberts Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 75/31/29
Abstract
Northwestern University alumnus James (Jim) S. Roberts studied history and took photographs during a tumultuous time on and off the campus from 1969 to 1972. His photos (prints, color slides, and black-and-white negatives) include depictions of anti-war events such as the November 15, 1969 Moratorium march on Washington, D.C. and the May, 1970 strike at Northwestern University, as well as scenes from Cuernavaca, Mexico, and general student activities at Northwestern.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1969 - 1972; 1969-1972, 2012, 2021
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
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
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
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
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