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1949 Rose Bowl Collection

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Identifier: 25/7
Abstract

This collection holds an assortment of items pertaining to the 1949 Rose Bowl football game, which Northwestern University's Wildcats won over the University of California's Golden Bears. Items include media clippings, expense reports, souvenir programs, train menus, and other materials documenting the game, the participation of the NU Marching Band, the trip to and from Los Angeles, and related celebratory events.

Dates: 1948 - 2009; Other: Majority of material found within 1948 - 1949

Richard Abrahams Papers

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Identifier: 31/6/112
Abstract

Swimmer Richard Abrahams set more than ten world records and more than twenty American records for Masters swimming. The 1966 Northwestern graduate is a Big Ten Champion, NCAA All-American, and an inductee to the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame.

Dates: 1964-2007; Other: Date acquired: 04/01/2012

Isaac Arthur Abt (1867-1955) Papers

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Identifier: 18/3/14/2
Abstract

Isaac Arthur Abt, pediatrician and Northwestern University Medical School professor, began his practice in internal medicine but gravitated to pediatrics, with a particular intererst in nutrion, and became one of the earliest specialists in the field. The Isaac Arthur Abt Papers are arranged in six main categories: biographical material; class and teaching notes; publications; addresses; clinics; and material by or related to I. A. Abt's elder son, Arthur Frederick.

Dates: 1881-1966

Karl Abt (1923-2008) Papers

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Identifier: 31/6/30
Abstract Karl Abt graduated from Northwestern University in 1948 with a B.S. in Business Administration (concentration in business management/personnel). While at Northwestern, Abt was active in the Northwestern University Band, playing clarinet and bass clarinet, the Christian Youth League, and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. The Karl Abt Papers, filling four boxes, consists of materials from the courses Abt attended. Course syllabi, class notes, tests, and a few short reading assignments...
Dates: 1941-1949

Jonathan Addleton Papers

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Identifier: 31/6/180
Abstract

The Jonathan Addleton papers are comprised of magazine and journal articles, diaries, books, an oral history and other biographical material, and reports related to Addleton’s personal and professional life. American diplomat and author, Jonathan S. Addleton (1957- ) received a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. from Tufts University.

Dates: 1975-2018

Adelphic Literary Society Minute Book

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Identifier: 31/6/9
Abstract

The Adelphic Society records are comprised of two volumes of secretary's minutes, one from January 19, 1877 to September 25, 1885, and the other from September 25, 1885 to March 17, 1893. Membership rolls can be found at the end of the first volume and the beginning of the second

Dates: 1877-1893

African Curriculum Project Records

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Identifier: 35/11
Abstract

The African Curriculum Project was carried out by Northwestern University’s Program of African Studies (PAS) at the request of and by contract with the U.S. Office of Education (Project No. 6-2863, Contract No. OEC-3-7-062863-1661). Collection contains administrative files, correspondence papers, syllabus materials, working papers, and bibliographies used to develop the African Curriculum Project.

Dates: 1965-1969

Records of the Africana Francophonic Bibliographer and Reference Librarian, Mette Shayne

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Identifier: 9/4/2
Abstract Mette Shayne was born and raised in Denmark, where she earned a library degree in 1958. She came to the United States in 1958 to study library automation. After returning to Denmark, she met and married David Shyane, an American, and they retuned to the U.S. to live in 1960. Mette Shayne joined the staff of the Northwestern University Library in 1961, working part-time in the circulation department and then the reference department. In 1964 she began working part-time in the Africana...
Dates: 1977-1999

Records of the Africana Library

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Identifier: 9/1/15
Abstract

The Records of the Africana Library (chiefly correspondence) are arranged in alphabetical order. Files span the years from 1947 through 2000.

Dates: 1947 - 2000

Maher Ahmad (1950-  ) Papers

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Identifier: 31/6/104
Abstract Maher Ahmad (B.A. 71, M.F.A. 74) is a highly successful production designer who has worked in theater, television, and film from Chicago to New York City to Hollywood.  The Maher Ahmad Papers consist of material relating to his early life and general education, but primarily focuses on his work as a designer for the theater.  The bulk of the collection is production design materials including set, lighting, and costume designs.  Ahmad's teaching notes for the numerous theatre-related classes...
Dates: 1962-1992; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2010

Qudsia Khurshid Holozada Ahmad (1912-2009) Papers

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Identifier: 55/59
Abstract

Qudsia Ahmad (1912-2009), born in Palestine, was recognized as a poet and worked as a radio broadcaster for the Palestine Broadcasting Service (PBS) before moving to the United States in January 1948. Residing in Forty Fort Pennsylvania, she was an active member of the local community and often lectured about Islam or Palestinian culture to educate the community on these topics.

Dates: 1912-2009

Records of the Air Law Institute

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Identifier: 17/22
Abstract

This series is comprised of administrative records of the Air Law Institute, and covers roughly the first half of the Institute's existence. The series as a whole is made up almost exclusively of correspondence, most of which issued from or was addressed to the office of Fred Fagg.

Dates: 1929-1935

Alice Berline Kaplan Center for the Humanities Workshop Papers

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Identifier: 8/2/13
Abstract

The Alice Berline Kaplan Center for the Humanities Workshop Papers date between 1993 and 2007 and fill three archival boxes. The papers were written by graduate students and professors from Northwestern University and other educational institutions who were fellows or visiting faculty members participating in the ABK Center.

Dates: 1993-2007

Alpha Epsilon Phi (Omicron Chapter) Records

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Identifier: 31/6/12
Abstract The Omicron (Northwestern University) chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi opened on April 2, 1921, the first Midwest outpost of the sorority. This collection consists of three and one-half boxes and five oversized scrapbooks containing mainly photographs, but also including clippings, ephemera, and some correspondence pertaining to the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. These materials span the years from 1929 to 1968 but are scattered and mainly represent the chapter's membership, house activities, and...
Dates: 1929-1968

Records of Alpha Pi Zeta

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Identifier: 4/6/2
Abstract

The records of the Northwestern University Chapter of the Alpha Pi Zeta sorority contain: constitutions; meeting materials; membership lists; correspondence; and financial receipts.

Dates: 1923-1942

Alumnae of Northwestern University Records

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Identifier: 0/6/1
Abstract The Alumnae of Northwestern University, originally called the Associate Alumnae, was founded in 1916. Its purpose was “to further projects of interest to the women of the University and to promote friendly intercourse between alumnae of all departments.” Through their current programs - continuing education classes, NU Day, and WAA-MU patrons - the Alumnae raise funds to provide a variety of fellowships and grants to the University's students and faculty. This series is arranged in twelve...
Dates: 1929-1992

Records of the Alumni Association of the College of Liberal Arts, Executive Committee

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Identifier: 32/3/1
Abstract

This series consists of one bound volume of the records, largely minutes, of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Northwestern University College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association. The records date between August 6, 1883 and June 14, 1924 and document the concerns and activities of the Board, its incorporation, formal duties, plans for alumni events, alumni scholarships and publications.

Dates: 1883-1924

Alumni Biographical Files Dental School

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Identifier: 51/4
Dates: 1879-1930

Alumni Biographical Files Graduate School

 Collection
Identifier: 51/1
Dates: 1873-1942

Alumni Biographical Files Medical School

 Collection
Identifier: 51/6
Dates: 1860-1926

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Rose Bowl (Football game) (1949 : Pasadena, Calif.) 5
American Hospital Supply Corporation 4
Ellmann, Richard, 1918-1987 4
Evanston Academy 4
Evanston College for Ladies 4
Herskovits, Melville J. (Melville Jean), 1895-1963 4
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Medill School of Journalism--Administration 4
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Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Center for Nursing 4
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