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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 Office of University Special Events records, 1981-2005 RG0111 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 Office of University Special Events Office of University Special Events records, 1981-2005 RG0111 52.50 Linear feet Collection includes shovels for building groundbreakings, medals, invitations, commencement guides, programs, 175th anniversary celebration of the University items, t-shirts, hats, posters. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Office of University Special Events 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 Office of University Special Events.

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 Office of University Events is a division of the Office of the Vice President for Communications. The Office of University Events plays a role in a wide variety of events held on and off campus, including academic lectures, groundbreakings and grand openings, President's Medal presentations, convocations, and television and radio events in the Media and Public Affairs Building, just to name a few. The office is also an information resource for others on campus who are planning events and would like guidance and advice.

Michael Freedman, Vice President for Communications, also oversees the Office of University Relations and The George Washington University Printing & Graphics.

Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection includes shovels for building groundbreakings, a framed drawing of the University ceremonial mace, medals, invitations, commencement guides, programs commemorative items, 175th anniversary celebration of the University items, a framed certificate, hard hats, t-shirts, sweat shirts, hats, posters, residence remodelling of the Shouse (Alumni) house, lecture series, and monumental celebration. They range in date from 1981 to 2005. Note: Not all series are processed. Ask staff for assistance.

Collection Organization

Organized into nineteen series: Commemorative items and Publicity materials, Commencement videos, Special events memorabilia, Dorm groundbreaking, Clothing and apparel, Charter day posters, 175th anniversary catalog items, 175th anniversary items, Event posters, Posters, Posters and specifications, 175th anniversary celebration materials, 175th anniversary electronic time capsule, Sweat shirt, Memorabilia, 175th anniversary banners, Drawing of University mace,175th anniversary unused posters, and office files.

Indexing Terms Corporate Entities George Washington University Topics Office of University Special Events records Events Anniversaries Lectures and lecturing Commencement ceremonies George Washington University Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Foggy Bottom (Washington, D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records RG0111 Series 1 Commemorative items and publicity materials, 1991-1993 2 Linear feet

This series is a collection of medals, invitations, announcements, commencement guides, programs, commemorative items and logos. They range in date from 1991 to 1993. Some of events include Augustus tack, inaugural ball monumental celebration, and The George Washington University's 175th anniversary. Some of the commemorative items include: sunglasses, cups, paperweights, bottles of wine, etc.

1 1 Letter explaining medals, 1991 1 2 Martin Luther King medals, 1991

4 copies in red boxes, old style without the neck ribbon

1 3 Distinguished Scholar Awards (GW Key Awards), undated

8 copies in black boxes, pre-1993 version

1 4 Distinguished Scholar Award paperweight, undated

In white box, 1993 version

1 5 Mold for Martin Luther King lapel pins, undated 1 6 Paperweight with the invitation to the opening of the Virginia Campus, 09/25/1991 1 7 Inagural Ball medals, 01/20/1993

6 medals

2 1 Invitations to Claire Bloom's performance of Sisters, Wives, and Daughters, 02/10/1993 2 2 Announcements for 1993 commencement, 05/09/1993 2 3 Announcements for 1993 National Law Center commencement, 05/30/1993 2 4 Invitation to the presentation on Augustus Vincent Tack, 06/30/1993 2 5 MLK Convocation, 01/26/1993

Invitations, programs, list of community service organizations.

2 6 Tickets and invitations to the GWU Inaugural Ball, 01/20/1993 2 7 Invitations and programs for 1992 Fall Convocation, 09/11/1992 2 8 GWU certificates for outstanding academic achievement and distinguished scholar award, undated 2 9 Program for Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, 05/08/1993 2 10 Convocation for Vaclav Havel, President of the Czech Republic, 04/22/1993 2 11 Monumental Celebration at Union Station, 05/08/1993

Party for GW graduates, tickets and invitations

2 12 Commencements, 1992

Winter (2/16/92) and May (5/10/92) commencement guides and tickets

2 13 Commencements, 1993

Winter (2/14/93) and May (5/9/93) commencement guides, tickets, and banner information

2 14 Diane Schuur's performance, 10/14/1992

Invitations and programs

3 1 Wine from Monumental Celebration, 05/08/1993

2 bottles

3 2 Champagne from Monumental Celebration, 05/08/1993 3 3 Napkins from Monumental Celebration, 05/08/1993 3 4 Cup with pieces of old Lisner carpet from Diane Schuur's performance, 01/1993 3 5 Rain ponchos, 1993

3, for use in case of rain at commencement

3 6 Binoculars from 1992 commencement, 5/10/1992 3 7 Binoculars from 1993 commencement, 5/09/1993 3 8 Handouts from the Monumental Celebrations, 5/08/1993 3 9 Sunglasses from 1993 commencement, 5/09/1993 3 10 Sunglasses from 1992 commencement, 5/10/1992 RG0111 Series 2 Commencement videos, 1988-1991 1.5 Linear feet

This series is a collection of VHS video tapes of commencements. They range in date from 1988 to 1991.

1 1 School of Medicine and Health Sciences Commencement, 1988

Spring semester

1 2 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Commencement, 05/08/1988

Tape 2

1 3 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Commencement, 05/1989

Tape 2

1 4 School of Government and Business Administration, 1988

Tape 1, three copies

1 5 School of Government and Business Administration, 1988

Tape 2, three copies

1 6 School of Government and Business Administration Commencement, 1988

Part 2

1 7 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences [1/2], 05/1989 1 8 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Commencement [2/2], 1989 1 9 School of Education and Human Development Commencement, 1989 1 10 Winter commencement, 1989-1990 1 11 School of Government and Business Administration Commencement, 1990

Tape 1

1 12 School of Government and Business Administration Commencement, 1990

Tape 2

1 13 School of Government and Business Administration Commencement, 1990 1 14 Eliott School of International Affairs Commencement, 1990

Spring

1 15 Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 05/12/1991 1 16 Winter Commencement, 02/17/1991

Two copies

1 17 School of Engineering and Applied Science Commencement, 05/12/1991 RG0111 Series 3 Special events memorabilia, 1993-1994 1.5 Linear feet

This series is a collection of sunglasses, hats, buttons, invitations, programs, tickets, and other memorabilia from special events. They range in date from 1993 to 1994.

1 1 Sunglasses, undated

Printed on the sides: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

1 2 Orange hat, undated

Blue letters on front: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

1 3 Blue hat, undated

Yellow letters on front: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; red letters: 1993 Colonial Convocation

1 4 Black and gold pen with case, undated

Etched in gold letters: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., School of Medicine and Health Sciences Commencement 1994

1 5 George Washington pin with case, undated 1 6 Shot glass, undated

Inscription: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Monumental Celebration 1994

1 7 Yellow pin, undated

Inscription: Countdown to Commencement; The George Washington University DC Monumental Celebration at Union Square 5/7/94

1 8 Orange pin, undated

Inscription: Countdown to Commencement; The George Washington University DC Monumental Celebration at Union Square 5/7/94

1 9 Purple pin, undated

Inscription: Countdown to Commencement; The George Washington University DC Monumental Celebration at Union Square 5/7/94

1 10 Yellow pin, undated

Inscription: Colonial Convocation; The George Washington University DC Lisner Auditorium 12:45 p.m. Monday August 30, 1993

1 11 2 yellow paper made binoculars (folded up), undated

Inscription: The George Washington University DC. 3.0 power, made in China

1 12 White cloth lunch bag, undated

On front, a green design of a person's shadow with arms in the air. Within the design "The George Washington University DC" Underneath the design it states in green "The Green University" and "Made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic soda bottles."

1 13 Convocation program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 01/24/1994 1 14 Eight Monumental Celebration Invitations at Union Station, 05/07/1994 1 15 Invitation to a dinner at President Trachtenberg's house in honor of the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, 10/26/1993 1 16 Invitation to President Trachtenberg's house in honor of Dr. Chong-Kuk Sohn, 01/17/1994 1 17 2 metal bookmarks in gold that formed part of the Canadian Brass/President's Night Performance programs, 01/17/1994

Designed in rectangular shape with a trumpet on top, below is stated: The George Washington University DC Lisner Auditorium Concert Line 994-1500

1 18 Invitation for the dedication of the John A. Wilson Park, 10/28/1992 1 19 Invitation for the George Washington University Ambassador's Lecture Series, 1993 1 20 5 Canadian Brass/President's Night Performance programs, 10/27/1993 1 21 2 Invitations to the Canadian Brass/President's Night Performance, 10/27/1993 1 22 5 Tickets to the Canadian Brass/President's Night Performance, 10/27/1993 1 23 9 Sticker sheets (return address stickers) of the 175th Anniversary of George Washington University, 1996 1 24 7 Cardboard pamphlet invitations plus 1 regular cardboard invitation to the Convocation in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 01/24/1994 1 25 Invitation to Dinner honoring Gary Wills, 02/09/1994 1 26 Invitation to the Marcus Cunliffe Memorial Lecture, 02/09/1994 1 27 Small booklet: "A Guide to Commencement", 05/06/1994 --05/08/1994 1 28 3 Tickets to a Monumental Celebration, 05/07/1994 1 29 2 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony tickets, 05/07/1994 1 30 Seating arrangement and school color banner charts for Graduation on the ellipse, undated

Six in all

1 31 Commencement reminder for Monumental Celebration tickets, 04/1994 1 32 Holiday Card that states "Season's Greetings" from President Trachtenberg, undated 1 33 Colonial Convocation pamphlet, 08/30/1993 RG0111 Series 4 Dorm groundbreaking, 1995 1 Linear feet

This series is a collection of a hard hat, a golden shovel, and a t-shirt from the groundbreaking for a dormitory (New Hall). They are from October 26, 1995.

1 1 Hard hat, 10/26/1995

For the groundbreaking of the new dorm (New Hall)

1 2 Gold shovel, 10/26/1995

For the groundbreaking of the new dorm (New Hall)

1 3 T-shirt, 10/26/1995

For the groundbreaking of the new dorm (New Hall)

RG0111 Series 5 Clothing and apparel, 1989-1995 3 Linear feet

This series is a collection of t-shirts, hats, and sweat-shirts. They range in date from 1989 to 1995. They were made for several of The George Washington University events including Martha's Marathon, Welcome week, commencement, and other events.

1 1 Martha's Marathon, 1991 1 2 Martha's Marathon goes to Moscow, undated 1 3 Martha's Marathon, 1989 1 4 Martha's Marathon, 1994 1 5 Gee whiz: gwis information system, undated 1 6 Martha's Marathon, 1995 1 7 GW Basketball: It's Like ... Workin' out!, 1992 1 8 Approved for NCAA Competition: Colonials why you came to the Game, undated 1 9 Where Else??, 1991 1 10 GWizard: GW's Information System, undated 1 11 Senior Week, 1994

My Last Free T-Shirt: Countdown to Reality

1 12 Inaugural Media Center, 1993 1 13 Martha's Marathon, 1993 1 14 Martha's Marathon, 1992 1 15 Ski MC: Ski patrol, undated 1 16 Student Association, undated 1 17 Welcome Week, 08/1995 1 18 Welcome Week, 08/1995 1 19 The Best Neighbors are Diplomatic, undated 1 20 70's Week, 01/1991

Tie dyed

1 21 Welcome Week, 1993 1 22 70's Week, 01/1991 2 1 Residence Hall Association Sweatshirt, undated 2 2 Hat: Commencement 1995, undated 2 3 Hat: Commencement 1994, undated 2 4 Hat: Commencement 1993, undated

Gold

2 5 Hat: Commencement 1993, undated

White

2 6 GW Colonials, undated 2 7 The George Washington Universtiy Colonials, undated 2 8 Colonial Convocation, 1993 RG0111 Series 6 Charter day posters, 1996 1 Linear feet

This material is a collection of two charter day posters with two pairs 3-D glasses. They are from February 9, 1996. The glasses are used on the posters.

1 1 175th Anniversary Charter Day Celebration poster, 02/09/1996

2 posters in 3-D

1 2 3-D glasses, undated

2 pairs

RG0111 Series 7 175th anniversary catalog items, 1996 4 Linear feet

This series is a collection of 175th anniversary catalog items, including t-shirts, pins, paperweight, coasters, aprons, hats, ties, calendar, strength to strength book, etc. They are from 1996.

1 1 Sweatshirts, undated

Various designs and colors. 4 sweatshirts

1 2 Tie, undated 1 3 Scarf, undated 1 4 T-shirts, undated

2 shirts

1 5 Rugby Shirt, undated 2 1 Catalog of items, undated 2 2 Golf Balls, undated

3 items

2 3 Coffee Mug, undated 2 4 Note Pad, undated 2 5 Pins, undated

3 items

2 6 Pencils, undated

2 items

2 7 Coaster, undated 2 8 Magnet, undated 2 9 Glass set, undated

4 items

2 10 Paper Weight, undated 2 11 Rugby Shirts, undated

2 shirts

2 12 Hat, undated 2 13 Tote bag, undated 2 14 Apron, undated 2 15 Watches, undated 2 16 Mini Flag, undated 2 17 Pepsi Can, undated 3 1 Calendar, undated

2 Calendars

3 2 Book: From Strength to Strength, undated RG0111 Series 8 175th anniversary items, 1996 1.5 Linear feet

The materials in this series are contained in one box. It is a collection of The George Washington University's 175th anniversary items including Pepsi cans and papers by Schwoerer, Millar, Greir, Danielson, and Miller. It also includes new dorm paperweight and Charter Day commemorative Pepsi cans. They are from 1996.

1 1 1 six pack of Pepsi: 175th commemorative cans, undated 1 2 1 six pack of Pepsi: Charter Day commemorative cans, undated 1 3 Ground breaking for new residence hall: paperweight, 10/26/1996 1 4 The GW University 175th Anniversary Papers, undated

Lois G. Schwoerer, "Images of Queen Mary II"

1 5 The GW University 175th Anniversary Papers, undated

James R. Millar, "From Utopian Socialism to Utopian Capitalism: The Failure of Revolution And Reform In Post-Soviet Russia"

1 6 The GW University 175th Anniversary Papers, undated

David Alan Grier, "Statistics and the Introduction of Digital Computers"

1 7 The GW University 175th Anniversary Papers, undated

Eric N. Danielson, "The Historic Roots of the Recent Balkan Conflict"

1 8 The GW University 175th Anniversary Papers, undated

Houston Miller, Deborah Hill, "Lost In the Ozone: A Layman's Guide to Hot Topics In Atmospheric Chemistry"

RG0111 Series 9 Event posters, 1996 0.25 Linear feet

This series is a collection of posters depicting the following: homecoming, Charter day weekend, basketball, and a Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. They are from 1996.

1 1 Charter day celebration homecoming weekend, 02/05/1996 --02/12/1996 1 2 Charter day celebration homecoming weekend, 02/05/1996 --02/12/1996 1 3 Charter day celebration homecoming weekend, 02/05/1996 --02/12/1996 1 4 Men's basketball "Play It Up", 1996 1 5 Women's basketball, 1996 1 6 Women's basketball, 1996 1 7 The Dream in Action: a Convocation in Honor of the Life and Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , 1996 RG0111 Series 10 Posters, 1995-1996 0.25 Linear feet

The materials in this series are a collection of posters and 3D-glasses. They range in date from 1995 to 1996. The posters depict the following: Charter Day, opening convocation, Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, ambassador lecture series, monumental celebration (graduation), The George Washington University's 175th anniversary, and more.

1 1 3D Poster with Glasses: 175th anniversary charter day celebration, 02/09/1996

3 copies

1 2 Charter Day Celebration and Homecoming Weekend, 02/05/1996 --02/12/1996

3 copies

1 3 illuminate : Opening convocation, 08/28/1995

4 copies

1 4 From Strength to Strength book cover, undated

4 copies

1 5 The Dream in Action, MLK, 01/23/1996

4 copies

1 6 Monumental Celebration, 05/18/1996 1 7 Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness, 1995

5 copies

1 8 Ambassadors Lecture Series, 1995

Dated Fall. 2 copies

1 9 Ambassadors Lecture Series, 1996

Dated Spring. 2 copies

1 10 The Fine Art of Campus Life, 1996

3 copies

RG0111 Series 11 Posters and specifications, 1991-1995 1.5 Linear feet

This series is a collection of specifications for the residence remodelling of Shouse (Alumni) House, and posters for ten campus events. They range in date from 1991 to 1995.

1 1 Specifications for Remodeling of residence for Mrs. Jouette Shouse (Alumni House), undated 2 1 Women's History Month, 03/1994

2 copies

2 2 Monumental Celebration, 05/07/1994

2 copies

2 3 Student financial assistance, 1994

2 copies

2 4 The Dream in Action, 01/18/1995

2 copies

2 5 The Dream in Action, 01/1993

2 copies

2 6 The Dream in Action, 01/15/1992

3 copies

2 7 Opening Convocation, 09/06/1991 2 8 World in Motion, 04/04/1994 --04/10/1994

2 copies

2 9 AIDS Awareness Week, undated

2 copies

2 10 Thrillo : Welcome Week, 08/26/1993 --09/06/1993 2 11 Opening Convocation, 08/29/1994

3 copies

2 12 Ambassadors Lecture Series, 1994

Dated Spring. 2 copies

2 13 Ambassadors Lecture Series, 1994

Dated Fall. 2 copies

2 14 Ambassadors Lecture Series, 1995

Dated Spring. 2 copies

RG0111 Series 12 175th anniversary celebration materials, 1996 28 Linear feet

This series is a collection of The George Washington University's 175th anniversary celebration materials including: commemorative publications, proposals, proclamations, hats, shirts, pens, sunglasses, flags, panorama photographs of commencement, special events programs, graphics, videos, correspondence, and more. They are from 1996.

1 1 Lost In The Ozone, undated 1 2 brochure - Wellesley College, undated 1 3 Book of Photographs of Washington D.C., undated 1 4 Framed collection - Stamps of George Washington (The Man), undated 1 5 Book - The History of the University at Albany, undated 1 6 Flag - United States Flag, undated 3 1 Proclamation, undated 3 2 Commemorative calendars, undated

8 calendars

4 1 GW Opening Convocation Hat , 1996 4 2 GW Opening Convocation T Shirts , 1996

2 shirts

4 3 GW Opening Convocation Posters , 1996

5 posters

4 4 Opening Convocation Pamphlets , 1996

27 Pamphlets

5 1 Folder of Caller Anniversary Sheets, undated 5 2 Flags, undated

4 flags

6 1 Letter From Washington State, undated 6 2 Letter From Washington County Alabama, undated 6 3 Letter From Washington County Idaho, undated 6 4 Letter From Washington County Florida, undated 6 5 Letter From Washington County Indiana, undated 6 6 Letter From Washington County Maryland, undated 6 7 Letter From Washington County Vermont, undated 6 8 Letter From Central Washington University, undated 6 9 Letter From Washington and Jefferson College PA, undated 6 10 Letter From University of Washington, undated 6 11 Letter From Washington State University, undated 6 12 Letter From Western Washington University, undated 6 13 Letter From Washington High School Indiana, undated 6 14 Letter From George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA, undated 6 15 Letter From George Washington High School, L.A., CA, undated 6 16 Letter From George Washington High School, Denver, CO, undated 6 17 Letter From Washington High School, Georgia, undated 6 18 Letter From Washington High School, Indiana, undated 6 19 Letter From Washington High School, Iowa, undated 6 20 Letter From Washington Waldorf High School, Maryland, undated 6 21 Letter From Washington Ville High School, New York, undated 6 22 Letter From Washington, Georgia, undated 6 23 Letter From Washington Senior High School, Ohio, undated 6 24 Letter From Washington Township, Kentland, Indiana, undated 6 25 Letter From Washington, Indiana, undated 6 26 Letter From Washington, Iowa, undated 6 27 Letter From Washington, Mass., undated 6 28 Letter From Washington, Mississippi, undated 6 29 Letter From Washington, Nebraska, undated 6 30 Letter From Washington Township, Bergen County, New Jersey, undated 6 31 Letter From Washington Township, Long Valley, New Jersey, undated 6 32 Letter From Washington Township, Centreville, Ohio, undated 6 33 Letter From Washington Township, Coldwater, Ohio, undated 6 34 Letter From Washington Township, Apollo, PA, undated 6 35 Letter From Washington Township, Barto, PA, undated 6 36 Letter From Washington Township, Shoylkill, PA, undated 6 37 Letter From Washington Township, Tunkhannack, PA, undated 6 38 Letter From Washington, Texas, undated 6 39 Letter From Town of Washington, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, undated 7 1 Package of Marketing Class Proposals for GW 175 Anniversary, undated 7 2 Lead Strikes Of The Presidential Medallion, undated

3 copies

7 3 GW Paperweight, undated 7 4 Folder Of Opening Convocation Proclamations, undated 7 5 Folder Of Charter Day Proclamations, undated 8 1 Panorama photos of 1996 commencement on the Ellipse, undated

2 photos

8 2 Binder - 175th Anniversary Celebration Master Archival Volume, undated 9 1 Academic Programs, undated 9 2 Academic Programs Letters To Recipients (175th), undated 9 3 Academic Programs Proposals (175th), undated 9 4 Academic Programs Proposals (175th), undated 9 5 Academic Programs Proposals (175th), undated 9 6 175th Academic Programs Revest For Proposals, undated 9 7 Marshall Alcorn and Judy Plotz Conference On Psychoanalysis And Post colonialism, undated 9 8 Joseph Cordes Challenges To Economic Policy In The Year 2002 Beyond, undated 9 9 Shana Epstein - The Public Service Academy, undated 9 10 Ben Fritz - The Music Of GWU, undated