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Abbott (Charles D.) Papers, 1919-1979 (bulk 1919-1961)

Correspondence regarding administration of the University Libraries, the creation and maintenance of the Poetry Collection of Lockwood Library at the University of Buffalo; professional papers including his research and publications; personal records, including biographical material, social correspondence and clippings; records of the Fenton Lecture series, 1935-1941; and records of the Buffalo Film Society, 1935-1938.

Topics: UB People

Ackerson Family papers, 1864-1996 (bulk 1782-1996)

Diaries and personal papers of Fred M. Ackerson which document life in Niagara County, New York, and a professional legal and judicial career in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Also includes diaries of Fred's wife and parents and those of his son, Charles F. Ackerson who lived in Olean, (Cattaraugus County) New York.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History

Adler (Selig) Papers, Part I, 1928-1985

This collection (filed under 22/6F/204 and 22/6F/358) contains material regarding Selig Adler's studies at the University of Buffalo (1928-1931), his graduate work at the University of Illinois (1931-1934), and notes, drafts and copies of Adler's research on American foreign policy, isolationism, and United States-Israel relations. The collection also includes material from Adler's career at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Topics: UB People

Adler (Selig) Papers, Part II, 1928-1985

Topics: UB People

Admissions and Records Recruitment Brochures and Pamphlets, 1938-1999

The materials contained in this collection range from 1938 to 1999. Included in this collection are brochures and pamphlets advertising the University at Buffalo as well as various programs and degrees offered by the university. Also included are applications, information about visiting the University at Buffalo and envelopes used in mailing the materials to prospective students.

Topics: Publications, Student Life

Admissions and Records Recruitment Brochures and Pamphlets, 2000-2011

The records contained in this collection consist of printed brochures, pamphlets and other types of printed material.

Topics: Ephemera, Student Life

Admissions and Records Recruitment Brochures and Pamphlets, 2012-

The records contained in this collection consist of printed brochures, pamphlets and other types of printed material related to the recruitment of students.

Topics: Publications, Student Life

Albrecht (Milton C.) Papers, 1946-1975

The papers of Milton C. Albrecht, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, 1958-1965, include notebooks, appointment books, faculty reprints, memorabilia and audio recordings.

Topics: UB People

Alden (Carlos C.) Scrapbook, 1912-1913

Scrapbook documenting Alden's election campaigns for Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals.

NOTE: Material is fragile. See Archivist for safe handling procedures.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, UB People

Allen (William S.) papers, circa 1930s-1990s

The William S. Allen papers contains correspondence, scholarly papers, written speeches, cassette tapes, clippings, reports, and photographs that document the personal and professional work of William Sheridan Allen, an historian and scholar of Germany history and the rise of the Nazi Party.

Topics: UB People

Alpha Lambda Delta records, 1937-1991

Booklets, documents, and memorabilia of the Alpha Lambda Delta society.

Topics: Student Life

Altbach (Philip G.) Papers, 1959-

Professional papers regarding research and publications in higher education in the U.S. and developing countries; some on international publishing. Includes drafts of books, articles, and papers; and correspondence concerning research and editing of special issues of Library Trends and The Annals of the American Academy of Sociology and Political Science. Also, service as North American editor of Higher Education, 1974-1980, with confidential reviews of articles submitted, and work as series editor of a Praeger Special Studies monograph series of comparative literature, 1977-1979.

Topics: Education History, UB People

Altbach (Philip G.) Student Activism and International Education Collection, circa 1960-1975

A collection of theses, published articles, and unpublished addresses and papers on student activism in the United States for the period 1900-1970, and higher education in the United States, India, and Japan for the period circa 1960-1975.

Topics: Campus Unrest, Social Activism

Altbach (Philip G.) Student Movement Collection, 1935-1971

Printed materials, including leaflets, position papers, newsletters, reports and other items concerning student movements in India, circa 1935 to 1965, international student organizations, circa 1948 to 1971, and student movements in the United States, circa 1960 to 1969.

The third section of Altbach's papers concerns student activism in the United States, circa 1960 to 1969, particularly the rise of New Left organizations such as Students for a Democratic Society. Some of the material concerns the events surrounding the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago in 1968, and subsequent activities at the University of Chicago, 1968 to 1969.

Though most of the items in this collections are printed or duplicated, the transitory nature of the many organizations documented makes it likely that many of these printed items are unique, or nearly so. The collection also includes some manuscript and typescript materials. The Indian materials were collected by Altbach in the 1960's for his dissertation, Students, Politics and Higher Education in a Developing Area: The Case of Bombay, India, (University of Chicago, 1965). Most ·of the earlier materials date from ca. 1946 to 1951 and concern th_e Bombay Provincial Student Congress, which was affiliated with the All India Student Congress, and the Bombay Student Union, which was affiliated with the All India Student Federation. Also included are materials from the National Union of Students, ca. 1947 to 1964. Much of this material concerns the relationship of the various student groups with larger political bodies within India. Of particular interest is a typescript copy of a letter written by Gandhi in 1941 concerning the role of students in the struggle against British rule of India and copies of correspondence between Jawahalal Nehru. and Ramkrishna Bajaj concerning Bajaj's opposition to the Congress Party candidacy of V.K. Krishna Mennon in 1961.

Materials on the international student movement, circa 1948 to 1971, include internal and external documentation of the National Union of Students and the International Student Conference. Much of these papers concern the political conflicts between and within the "eastern" and "western" aligned organizations and the relationship of United States student groups to organizations felt to be dominated by the Soviet Union.

Topics: Campus Unrest, Social Activism

Alternative Press Collection (Anthony W. Novitsky and Christopher Densmore), 1963-2000 (bulk 1963-1989)

This collection contains periodicals issued between 1963 and 2000 with most of the material dated prior to 1990. Additionally, there is non-periodical material arranged by issuing organization. Periodicals and other material related to draft resistance and conscientious objectors during the Vietnamese Conflict are well represented in the collection. Additional topics covered include civil rights, the peace movement, disarmament, the women's movement, student unrest, and the labor movement.

Topics: Campus Unrest, Social Activism

Alternative Press Collection, 1969-1992

A collection of material related to labor, anti-war, student unrest, and free speech issues. Marxist-Leninist periodicals issued nationally and locally are included. Pamphlets are also included. The collection contains mimeographed statements and other material issued by the Buffalo Branch of the Marxist-Leninist Party U.S. and the Union of Buffalo Anti-Imperialist Students. Student newsletters are produced at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Topics: Campus Unrest, Social Activism

Alumni Association Annual Women's Day records, 1970

A small collection on the May 19, 1970 Annual Women's Day alumnae event. Includes clippings, program, circular, correspondence, and a description of the October 27, 1970 alumnae luncheon meeting.

Topics: Women's History in WNY

American Association of University Professors. Buffalo Chapter records, 1926-1973

The records of the American Association of University Professors, Buffalo Chapter. Included in the collection are national correspondence, chapter correspondence, chapter minutes, committee reports, and academic freedom issues.

Topics: Education History, UB People, Campus Unrest

American Association of University Professors. Buffalo Chapter. Secretary's Files, 1968-1989 (bulk 1968-1972)

Collection contains files of Marchand (Shonnie) Finnegan as Secretary; Vice President of the University of Buffalo Chapter, American Association of University Professors and it's Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure, mainly concerning the period of campus unrest, 1969-1971 and the arrest of the 45 faculty members during student protests in the Spring of 1970. Also included are some faculty grievance files and publications from the national association.

Topics: Campus Unrest, UB People

American Association of University Women, Amherst (NY) Branch Records, 1993-2000

This collection contains the charter and newsletters of the American Association of University Women, Amherst (NY) Branch.

Topics: Women's History in WNY

American Association of University Women, Buffalo Branch Newsletters, 1950-2017

This collection contains the newsletters of the American Association of University Women, Buffalo Branch as well as several other AAUW branches.

Topics: Women's History in WNY

American Association of University Women, Buffalo Branch Records, 1911-2018 (bulk 1960-1999)

The American Association of University Women Buffalo Branch Records include such records as history files, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, financial documents, correspondence, various publications that the organization distributes and conferences/special events.

Topics: Women's History in WNY

American Jewish Committee, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter Records, 1977-2007 (bulk 1985-2007)

Records of the American Jewish Committee - Buffalo/Niagara Chapter primarily from its final 20 years of operation documenting interfaith and Jewish heritage programming and community awards.

Topics: Jewish Buffalo Archives

Ames (Frances Proctor) Papers, 1882-1948

The personal correspondence of Frances Proctor Ames, 1885 graduate of University of Buffalo's Medical School.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Women’s History in WNY, Digital Collections

Amherst Campus Clippings, 1962-1980

Newspaper clippings dealing with various aspects of the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, in Amherst, New York.

Topics: University History Resources

Amherst campus site resolutions, maps, and memoranda, 1968-1969

Amherst campus site resolutions, maps, and memoranda (mainly photocopies), pertaining to the groundbreaking of the Amherst campus and the existing buildings that were present at that time. Collection includes copy of June 27, 1968 resolution by the UB Council for the Amherst campus; memos with description of the master plan and college sites; and several news releases detailing the design firms associated with the campus (Davis, Broday and Associates and Milstein, Wittek, Davis, and Hamilton), and structures on the Amherst parcel before construction. These structures were sold at public auction and required buyers to remove the structures from the site. Structures included frame and concrete homes, cottages, and barns on Rensch Road, Millersport Highway, and Skinnersville Road.

Topics: University History Resources

Amherst League of Women Voters Records, 1910-1997 (bulk 1947-1997)

This collection contains the business records, meeting minutes, correspondence, publications and miscellaneous records of the Amherst, N.Y. League of Women Voters.

Topics: Women's History in WNY

Anderson (G. Lester) Papers, Part I, 1951-1964

Papers kept by G. Lester Anderson as Vice President of Educational Affairs of the University at Buffalo, dealing with various education problems and controversies, 1951-1964, including the case of a dental student who charged the Dental School with Anti-Semitism (1958); a hearing before the State University of New York's Standing Committee on Termination of a faculty member charged with false representation in respect to signing the Feinberg Certificate (1964); transcripts of meetings of the New York State Governor's Committee on the White House Conference on Education (1955); and reports compiled by the University for the Federal Security Agency's Office of Education concerning UB's physical facilities and human resources.

Topics: Education History, UB People

Anderson (G. Lester) Papers, Part II, 1969-1975

Papers of G. Lester Anderson including correspondence, drafts of papers and speeches, reprints, reports, bibliographies, clippings, photos, and other materials relating to Anderson's role as a consultant to various institutions of higher education. Also includes his association with various other organizations.

Topics: Education History, UB People

Anderson (G. Lester) Papers, Part III, 1951-1974

Topics: Education History

Annual Reports of Deans and Directors [microfilm], 1931-1982

This collection contains microfilmed annual reports from 1931 to 1982 of schools, departments, offices, institutes and centers of the University at Buffalo. In the 1980s, a portion of annual reports were microfilmed as the original reports were fragile typescripts or degrading mimeographs.

Reports in this collection cover pivotal moments in the development of the University. Particularly noteworthy are reports of the World War II era, (which include war training programs, job placement for women, and veterans services); Chancellor Samuel Capen’s tutorial instruction plan; and the establishment of the Colleges in the late 1960s through the 1970s.

As a format, annual reports give a broad overview of the University at a given point in time, including of academic units, budgets, bequests and fundraising, campus planning, and facilities; and statistics such as enrollment, degrees conferred, and faculty research publication. These reports are a critical research resource as they offer not only “what was,” but “what might have been” (i.e. insight into the assumed and planned trajectories of departments, campuses, budgets, academics, etc.) as well as “firsts.” Goals of programs and departments at their inception are noted. Reports of Schools and Faculties, particularly after 1950, often incorporate reports of departments.

Researchers should also consult individual collections for departments, schools, offices, etc. for additional reports either falling outside this date range or not microfilmed.

Topics: Education History, Publications, University History Resources

Annual Reports of Deans and Directors, 1966-2017

Annual reports give a broad overview of the University at a given point in time, including of academic units, budgets, bequests and fundraising, campus planning, and facilities; and statistics such as enrollment, degrees conferred, and faculty research publication. These reports are a critical resource for researchers as they offer not only “what was,” but “what might have been” (i.e. insight into the assumed and planned trajectory of departments, campuses, budgets, academics, etc.) as well as “firsts.” Goals of programs and departments at their inception are noted.

This collection contains printed annual reports of schools, departments, offices institutes and centers of the University at Buffalo. Materials were collected by University Archives on an ad hoc basis; therefore, the collection is not comprehensive. Researchers are advised to consult records of individual schools, departments, offices, institutes, and centers for additional annual reports.

In the 1980s, a portion of annual reports were microfilmed and cover the years 1931 to 1982. This film is available for use; see 5/2/MF 353-454.

Topics: Education History, Publications, University History Resources

Anti-War Publications Collection, 1967-1974

Papers either produced or collected by Anthony Novitsky that document opposition to the Vietnamese Conflict. A number of organizations are represented. Also included is an oral history interview taped by Christopher Densmore, University Archives, July 25, 1978 that covers Novitsky's activities in the Catholic peace movement, the anti-war movement in Buffalo, and his recollections of various individuals and organizations in Buffalo during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Topics: Social Activism

Applied Structural Design typescript, circa 1941

Thomas H. McKaig (1890-1967) was an engineer and architect in Buffalo, N.Y. Copy of typescript (Addenda and corrections, 2 unnumbered leaves; 190 leaves; Index, 2 unnumbered leaves)

Topics: Design Archives

Archacki cartoon collection scrapbooks, 1931-1953

A collection of scrapbooks numbered 1-12 containing 1007 examples of the cartoon “Czy wiecie, że…”by Henryk Archacki for the period 1931-1953.

Topics: Ephemera

Architectural Drawings of the Darwin D. Martin House and Graycliff, 1904-1988 (bulk 1904-1930)

Architectural and landscape plans for the Darwin D. Martin House and Graycliff, the summer home of the Darwin D. Martin family which were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Topics: Design Archives, Wright, Frank Lloyd, Digital Collections

Architectural fragments from the Imperial Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)

Architectural fragments from the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Imperial Hotel (Tokyo, Japan), collected by Edgar Tafel. The fragments include oya stone and terra cotta architectural blocks, decorative tiles and bricks, one window with panels of clear and amber leaded glass, and one copper exterior piece.

Black and white photographs of the fragments, a May 1968 Forum article about the Imperial Hotel's demolition and a brochure from the Imperial Hotel can be found in the collection's accession file. Please see University Archives staff for access to these materials.

Topics: Design Archives, Wright, Frank Lloyd

Architecture and Planning (School of) records, 1977-2002

Records of the School of Architecture and Planning from 1977-2002.

Topics: Design Archives

Argus Newspaper, 1947-1950

The Argus (1947-1950) was established as an alternative to The Bee newspaper by a group of more “liberal, progressive” students. Editorial warfare intensified by 1950 to such an extent that funding was withheld from both papers. In the same year a new newspaper, the Spectrum, began publication.

Topics: Publications, Student Life, Digital Collections

Art Department records, 1966-1991

This collection contains materials related to the Art Department from 1966-1991, including programs, drawings, awards, and other related materials.

Topics: Education history

Arts Festivals Collection, 1963-1974

The Arts Festivals Collection, 1963-1970, includes clippings, pamphlets, and programs from the UB Spring Arts Festival, the Black Arts Festival, and the 2nd Buffalo Festival for the Arts. The collection also includes the San Francisco Mime Troupe fundraiser and broadside.

Topics: Student Life, Ephemera

Artwork by incarcerated people at Monroe County Jail and 40 Years After the Attica Uprising: Looking Back, Moving Forward conference displays, 2011

This collection contains artwork by people incarcerated at the Monroe County Jail, as well as display boards from the 40 Years After the Attica Uprising: Looking Back, Moving Forward conference.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism

Asian Studies Program Newsletter, 2017-2019

Digital copies of newsletters from the Asian Studies Program.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications

Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State Records, 1950-2012

The papers consist of correspondence; minutes; programs; directories; membership files; newsletters and other periodicals, such as the New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal; memorabilia and other misc. printed materials. The papers also include a series of photographs.

Topics: Education History

At Buffalo, 2014-present

Issues of University at Buffalo's alumni magazine, At Buffalo.

Topics: Publications, Digital Collections

Athletic Policy Committee records, 1925-1961 (bulk 1934-1961)

Records of the Athletic Policy Committee and its predecessor, the Faculty Committee on Policy and Coordination.

Topics: Sports

Athletics (Division of) History collection, 1949-2013 (bulk 1963-2008)

Materials in the Division of Athletics History collection include game programs, media guides, photographs, and uniforms and apparel that represent multiple sports at the University at Buffalo.

Topics: Sports, Student Life, Audio/Visual Collections, Ephemera

Athletics (Division of) History collection, 1999-2021

Digital records from the University at Buffalo Division of Athletics.

Topics: Digital Collections, Sports

Athletics (Division of) Media Guides collection, 2003-2007

Contained in this collection are media guides from the Division of Athletics. Many of these guides contain short biographies of team and staff members, team statistics, team schedules and program descriptions.

Topics: Sports, Publications

Athletics (Division of) Media Guides collection, 2007-

Topics: Sports, Publications, Digital Collections

Athletics NCAA Self-Study Materials, 1994

Documents related to a National Collegiate Athletics Association self-study conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994.

Topics: Sports

Aubéry (Pierre L.) Archives, 1942-2009 (bulk 1960-1990)

The personal papers and professional papers of Pierre L. Aubéry. Collection contains correspondence, research material, publications and clippings.

Topics: UB People

Aubery (Pierre) Research Papers, 1953-1970

Research on Mécislas Golberg for Aubéry's work, Mécislas Golberg: anarchiste et décadent, 1868-1907: biographie intellectuelle, suivie de fragments inedits de son journal.

Topics: UB People

Audubon New Community Records, 1964-1987 (bulk 1975-1987)

Records, 1975-1987 with earlier documents from 1964 onward, of the Audubon Association, Inc. pertaining to the Audubon New Community of Amherst, New York; concerning the operation, maintenance, and government of a planned new community which began construction in 1973.

Topics: Design Archives