%xmlchars; ]> RG0069 Guide to the Columbian College Alumni Association records , 1965-1993 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University 2007

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2007 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Columbian College Alumni Association records , 1965-1993 RG0069 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University

Washington, D.C.

Processed by Special Collections Staff, 2007 Encoded by Lyle Slovick, 2007

Descriptive Summary Columbian College Alumni Association Columbian College Alumni Association records , 1965-1993 RG0069 5.5 Linear feet Collection includes "Arts and Sciences" newsletter, photographs, exhibits, alumni reunion weekends and homecoming materials. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Columbian College Alumni Association records , University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

Materials acquired through transfers from the Columbian College Alumni Association.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

The Columbian College alumni association dates back to the 1850s. Columbian College of Arts and Science is the liberal arts college within the university. Today the Columbian College Alumni Association is a part of the General Alumni Association.

Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection include "Arts and Sciences," a newsletter for alumni of Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, photographs, "First 50 years of Columbian College" exhibit, materials relating to reunion weekends and homecoming. The collections covers the years 1965 to 1993.

Collection Organization

Organized into four series: Columbian College alumni association files; Newsletter; Alumni events; Photographs.

Indexing Terms Corporate Entities George Washington University Topics Columbian College Alumni Association records Alumni & alumnae Events Reunions Publications George Washington University Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records RG0069 Series 1 Columbian College alumni association files, 1965-1988 3 Linear feet

This series consists of materials relating to reunions, receptions, and events (including Phi Beta Kappa 50th anniversary, "phonathon," annual fund, poetry reading). The materials range in date from 1965-88.

1 1 Professor Hobbs on Halley's Comet, undated 1 2 Poetry readings: Invitations, undated 1 3 December graduates reception, 1986 1 4 Career services for liberal arts, 01/14/1986 1 5 Grace Evans: Treasure Houses of Britain, undated 1 6 Art reception, 02/26/1986 1 7 Robert Wegmann, 03/31/1986 1 8 Alumni Reunion Weekend, 1986 1 9 New York Art Tour, 07/17/1986 1 10 Program, 1986-1987 1 11 Arts career panel, 09/20/1986 1 12 Dance, Music, and Theatre alumni performance, 09/26/1986 1 13 Glee Club Troubadour brunch, 09/07/1986 --11/22/1986 1 14 Cordes on tax reform, 10/01/1986 1 15 Vineyard tour, 10/18/1986 1 16 Mayo lecture, 10/23/1986 1 17 Bird watching, 11/08/1986 1 18 Genetic Engineering panel, 11/18/1986 1 19 New York chapter: Tax reform, 12/1986 1 20 200th Anniversary Constitution, undated 1 21 Les Miserables, 01/23/1987 --01/27/1987 1 22 Opening reception: Facutly arts show, 02/04/1987 1 23 Matisse, 03/05/1987 1 24 Baltimore event, 03/07/1987 1 25 Olga Hirshorn: "On Collecting", 05/04/1987 1 26 Politics and Values: Reunion, 06/06/1987 1 27 Cabaret, 09/16/1987 1 28 Tour of Wyeth exhibit, 09/23/1987 1 29 Anne Marie on "What to Do Now", 11/05/1987 1 30 Miss Manners lecture, 10/16/1987 1 31 T.G. Moore regulation program, 11/18/1987 1 32 Jimilu Mason "Cabriole", 12/08/1987 1 33 Basketball game, 01/24/1988 1 34 Fine Cuts faculty show reception, 02/10/1988 1 35 Capitol Hill reception, 02/18/1988 1 36 Parsifal, 03/24/1988 1 37 Heimberg lunch, 03/29/1988 1 38 Phi Beta Kappa 30th Anniversary, 04/23/1988 1 39 "Cats", 04/22/1988 1 40 Sackler tour, 04/24/1988 1 41 Landau dinner, 05/07/1988 1 42 Boat brunch cruise, 05/15/1988 1 43 Alumni reunion weekend, 1988 1 44 Montpelier trip, 06/18/1988 2 1 Columbian College gifts, 1984-1985 2 2 Linton fund, undated 2 3 Annual fund, 1985-1986 2 4 Annual fund, 1986-1987 2 5 Phonathon, 1986 2 6 Phonathon, 1987 2 7 Phonathon, 1988 2 8 Career week programs, 1986 2 9 Career week, 1987 2 10 Career night, 02/01/1988 2 11 Conoco program, undated 2 12 Neejima, undated 2 13 Chang, undated 2 14 B. Diana Thompson, undated 2 15 Alumni schedule of events, undated 2 16 Winter convocation committee, undated 2 17 Graduation committee, 1986 2 18 Commencement, 1987 2 19 Commencement, 1988 2 20 Hoffman program: School of Government and Business Administration, 02/29/1988 2 21 Proposal for Arts and Sciences newsletter, undated 2 22 Arts and Sciences, 09/1986 2 23 Arts and Sciences, 09/1987 2 24 Arts and Sciences, 01/1988 2 25 Andrews AIDS file, undated 2 26 AIDS material, undated 2 27 Alumni Relations, 1985-1986 2 28 Alumni Relations, 1987-1988 2 29 Reunion and local programs committee, undated RG0069 Series 2 Newsletter, 1966-1993 0.5 Linear feet

This series consists of Arts and Sciences, a newsletter for alumni of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences The materials range in date from 1986-93.

1 1 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1986

Fall

1 2 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1987

Spring

1 3 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1987

Fall

1 4 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1988

Spring

1 5 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1988

Fall

1 6 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1989

Spring

1 7 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1989

Fall

1 8 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1990

Spring

1 9 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1990

Fall

1 10 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1991

Spring

1 11 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1991

Fall

1 12 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1992

Spring

1 13 Arts and Sciences Alumni Newsletter, 1993

Winter

RG0069 Series 3 Alumni events, 1988-1990 1.5 Linear feet

This series consists of materials relating to the "First 50 years of Columbian College" exhibit, reunion weekends and homecoming, lectures, tours, and events. The materials range in date from 1988-90.

1 1 Les Miserables, 09/28/1988 1 2 Alumni Arts Show reception, 10/15/1988 1 3 Opening of "1st 50 Years of Columbian college", 10/26/1988 1 4 Alison Brooks lecture, 11/15/1988 1 5 Robert Parris concert, 11/28/1988 1 6 Intelstat tour and reception, 12/01/1988 1 7 Nutcracker, 12/17/1988 1 8 Pizza Nights, 01/1989 --04/1989 1 9 CSC Orientation, 01/12/1989 1 10 Arts and Sciences Career Night, 02/07/1989 1 11 Basketball, 02/11/1989 1 12 Cezanne lecture and tour, 02/08/1989 --02/16/1989 1 13 Capitol Hill reception, 03/09/1989 1 14 Ardel Gallaeries, 04/06/1989 1 15 Faculty--Alumni luncheon, 04/26/1989 1 16 Alumni Reunion weekend, 04/1989 1 17 Brunch and annual meeting, 04/16/1989 1 18 OAS reception, 05/31/1989 1 19 Thank-you picnic, 06/06/1989 1 20 Pizza Nights, 1989-1990 1 21 14th Street Theatre tour, 09/23/1989 1 22 1st Federal Congress exhibit and lecture, 10/03/1989 1 23 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 10/14/1989 1 24 Jeanne Miles Gallery talk, 10/28/1989 1 25 Ronne Award luncheon, 11/10/1989 1 26 Privatization dinner meeting, 11/29/1989 1 27 Trachtenberg fundraising dinner, 01/22/1990 1 28 Gardens on Paper, 02/01/1990 1 29 Homecoming, 1990 1 30 Dinner-theatre "Women of Manhattan", 02/15/1990 1 31 Virginia Slims tournament, 02/21/1990 1 32 Opening of Faculty Arts show, 03/07/1990 1 33 Sodaro lecture, 03/28/1990 1 34 Reunion and annual meeting, 04/1990 1 35 Capitol Hill Reception, 04/19/1990 1 36 Wine-tasting with David Pursglove, 05/04/1990 1 37 Old Cup Steeplechase at Airlie House, 05/05/1990 1 38 Merry Wives of Windsor, 06/14/1990 1 39 Arts and Sciences, 09/1989 1 40 Arts and Sciences, 01/1990 RG0069 Series 4 Photographs, 1985-1992 0.5 Linear feet

This series consists of photographs of functions, icluding a brunch cruise, Capitol Hill receptions, Phi Beta Kappa 50th anniversary, Ronald Reagan signing fire curtain in Lisner Auditorium. The materials range in date from 1985-92.

1 1 Alumni Association, undated

Black & white photos, negatives

1 2 Alumni College, 05/1992 --06/1992

Color photos

1 3 Alumni Division of Arts and Sciences, 1989-1991

Black & white photos, inter-negatives

1 4 Alumni function, 1990 ca.

Color photos

1 5 Alumni reception, 12/1990-1991

Color photos

1 6 Alumni photos, undated

Black and white photos, contact sheets, negatives

1 7 Brunch Cruise Photos, 1987

Photos, contact sheets

1 8 Brunch, 04/16/1989 1 9 Columbian College alumni executive committee, 06/1989

Includes photo of Ronald and Nancy Reagan signing fire curtain in Lisner Auditorium

1 10 Capitol Hill Reception, 1987

Photos, contact sheets

1 11 Alumni, 1988 ca. --1992

Color photos, letter

1 12 Columbian College Alumni Association Capitol Hill Reception, 1988 1 13 Columbian College Alumni Association - Phi Beta Kappa 50th Anniversary, 1998

Photos, invitations, programs

1 14 Cultural Arts Center-reception honoring Robert Kenny, 1992

Negatives and contact sheets only

1 15 GW Report journal, 1988

Black and white photos

1 16 Head and shoulder shots of various people, undated

Contact sheets only

1 17 International Op article and alumni function, 1990 ca.

Contact sheets, negatives

1 18 Large and small black and white photos, Arts and Sciences Newsletter, 1985 ca.

Photos, correspondence, contact sheets

1 19 Large black and white photos, undated 1 20 Lisner auditorium and Frey (?), undated

Contact sheets, photos