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University Theatre Prompt Books

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Identifier: 20/7
Abstract

The prompt books for theatrical productions of Northwestern University's School of Speech include scripts for University Theatre productions, annotated for use by the prompter, along with sketches of the staging and other notes. Bound prompt books include most of the productions from number 50 (1933) through number 320 (1957).

Dates: 1933-1984

University Theatre/Theatre and Interpretation Center/Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Programs and Schedules

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Identifier: 20/77
Abstract

The University Theatre Program collection consists of newspaper clippings, press releases, ticket stubs, flyers, schedules, and programs for productions by Northwestern University, at its Theatre and Interpretation Center, or at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts.

Dates: 1925 - 2019

Records of the University Union

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Identifier: 4/6/3
Abstract The records contains the Minute Book of Northwestern Unviersity's University Union from its formation on November 5, 1900 through the 1915-16 program year. Entries cover both business and program meetings. The subject of each program is briefly described and the attendance estimated. There are numerous invitation cards and performance programs mounted in the Minute Book. This series also contains one folder of general correspondence composed primarily of thank you notes and invitation...
Dates: 1900-1916

U.S. Naval Training Programs, Records of

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Identifier: 0/20/8
Abstract During WWII, Northwestern offered its facilities for use by the War Department. All together eleven specific training programs were operated at Northwestern in addition to the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (Naval R.O.T.C.). This series consists of three and one half-size boxes of records of the University's Naval programs which span the period from 1934-1960. The bulk of the records deal with the Technological Institute's administration of the naval programs in general, but there are...
Dates: 1934-1960

U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents Correspondence and Documents

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Identifier: MS111
Scope and Contents Following the series of correspondence and documents for U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents through the term of the Nixon/Agnew administration is a second series consisting of correspondence of presidents pro-tempore of the U.S. Senate and presidents of particular administrations which held a prominent place in the history of the United States. These include Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress, Sam Houston, president of Texas, and Jefferson Davis, president of the...
Dates: 1783-1970

Wayne Van Leer Jones Genealogy Collection

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Identifier: MS103
Abstract Wayne Van Leer Jones compiled information on the history and genealogy of his ancestors and those of his wife, Elizabeth Rieke Jones. Research data extends as far back as the 16th century for some surnames. He compiled information and wrote the following family histories for private publication: The Bergstresser Family in America, Jacob Woodward Colladay and His Descendants, The Rieke Family of Bavenhausen and America, and The...
Dates: 1902-1996

Van Nuys Publishing Company and Daily News Company. House publications

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Identifier: XVI-C-3
Abstract

House publications of the Van Nuys Publishing Company and the Daily News Company (name changed 1983-04)

Dates: 1978 - 1985

Louann Hurter Van Zelst (1928- ) Papers

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Identifier: 31/6/33
Abstract

Louann K. Hurter attended Northwestern University where she took a bachelor of science degree in 1949 and a master of arts degree in 1951; both degrees were in Speech. The Louann Hurter Van Zelst papers fill one box and are comprised mainly of course materials relating to her studies in dramatic production at Northwestern.

Dates: 1945-1982, and undated

Macha Lucile Vance (1882-1970) Papers

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Identifier: 31/6/34
Abstract Macha Lucile Vance received a diploma from Northwestern University's School of Oratory in 1903, and returned to the University in 1906 to pursue post-graduate study in the School of Oratory. Her papers papers fill one box and consist mainly of notebooks containing literary excerpts, other readings, and voice and gesture exercises for use in elocution and oratorical training. These notebooks, dating between 1901 and 1904, relate to Vance's studies at Northwestern as well as to her private...
Dates: 1901-1907, 1953, 1971, and undated

Sander Vanocur Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 31/6/191
Abstract

Contains personal and professional materials, including scripts, reports, essays, artifacts, and photos, c.1924-1997

Dates: Agreement Sent: 2016-04-20T00:00:00-06:00; Agreement Received: 2017-04-26T00:00:00-06:00

Jan Vansina Papers

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Identifier: 030
Abstract Jan Vansina was born in Antwerp, Belgium on September 14, 1929 and received his Ph.D. in history from the University Leuven in 1957. He is a major figure in the study of Africa. He published twenty monographs, over two hundred articles, and was the co-author, editor, compiler, annotator etc. of many other works. His extensive fieldwork and study of oral tradition established the context and methodologies for reconstructing African history through the use of oral tradition. The Jan Vansina...
Dates: 1718-2010; Other: Date acquired: 07/31/2010

Clarence L. Ver Steeg (1922-2007) Papers

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Identifier: 11/3/16/23
Abstract Clarence Lester Ver Steeg initially joined Northwestern as a Professor of United States History in 1950 and served as Dean of The Graduate School from 1975 to 1986. Ver Steeg was most well known for teaching American history courses. Aside from his teaching responsibilities, he was instrumental in expanding graduate education programs. As chairman of the Northwestern Faculty Committee to Plan and Build the New University Library, Ver Steeg played a crucial role in the development, design,...
Dates: 1927-2005

Records of Vice President and Dean Walter S. Owen

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Identifier: 8/1/1
Abstract These records are the administrative files of Walter S. Owen, Vice President for Research and Dean of Science from 1971 to 1973. The records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, grant applications and committee minutes documenting the evolution and functioning of the office subsequent to its creation by the Board of Trustees in April, 1971. The records reflect the scope of Owen's responsibilities; including coordination of university research activity, supervision of research funding,...
Dates: 1965-1973

Records of the Vice President & Business Manager, William Kerr

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Identifier: 7/1/14
Abstract William Kerr became Northwestern University's business manager on February 1, 1954. He became the vice president and business manager on October 11, 1954, remaining in this position until his retirement, August, 1980. His role was oversight of the operations of the university's physical facilities, business transactions, and the budget. Among the departments reporting to Kerr were: Buildings and Grounds, Construction, Housing, Food Service, Bursar's Office, Personnel, Purchasing, Public...
Dates: 1944-1980

Vice President for Business and Finance S.A.T.C (Student Army Training Corps) Ledger

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Identifier: 7/1/10
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1918-1919

Records of the Vice President for Development Office of Special Events

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Identifier: 6/4/1
Abstract This series, comprising thirty-three boxes, includes General Files and Subject Files maintained by the Manager of Development Special Events, which span the period from 1958 to 1980. The General Files, are general reference files including material used on an ongoing basis by personnel in planning university events. Included are folders pertaining to the history of Northwestern University, student life, dedications, groundbreakings and athletic events, as well as sample invitations and...
Dates: 1958-1980

Vice President for Research and Dean of Science, David Mintzer

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Identifier: 8/1/2
Abstract

The records, comprising eleven boxes, are the administrative files of David Mintzer, who became Vice President for Research and Dean of Science on July 1, 1973, succeeding Walter S. Owen. The bulk of the records date from Mintzer's assumption of the office through 1976. The records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, grant applications and progress reports, and government contracts documenting the operation of the office.

Dates: 1971-1978

Vice President for Student Affairs Ledgers and Monthly Reports

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 30/1
Abstract

These thirty-three volumes comprise a complete set of the financial accounts of official student activities and clubs for the years 1937/38 to 1968/69. Each volume consists of a set of twelve monthly financial statements for the student funds, bound in the front of the accounts ledger. The accounts ledger records in a chronological daybook fashion the receipts and expenditures of various student activities and organizations.

Dates: 1937/38-1968/69

Eliseo Vivas (1901-1993) Papers

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Identifier: 11/3/20/6
Abstract The Eliseo Vivas Papers fill 17 boxes (one is half-size) and span the period 1922-1987. They are arranged in five categories: biographical materials, correspondence, teaching files, speech manuscripts and papers, and publications. The biographical materials include personal data, bibliographies, clippings, family materials, financial records, an interview, and note books. Of special interest are a two and one-half page biographical article by T. S. Hayes and a four page “Statement of the...
Dates: 1922-1987

Photographs of the Waa-Mu Show

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Identifier: 75/52/1
Abstract Waa-Mu is a musical review created and performed by Northwestern students since 1929. The series consists of photographic prints and other images documenting most Waa-Mu Shows from the period 1929-1991. Images appear in a variety of physical formats and sizes; nearly all are black-and-white. The vast bulk of the prints is the work of skilled professional photographers; some photographs are by talented Northwestern students while a small percentage appears to be the product of less proficient...
Dates: 1929-2001

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