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Baldy (The) Center Magazine, 2020

Digital copies of The Baldy Center Magazine.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications

Banham (Reyner) "Buffalo: The Industrial Heritage" Course Records, 1904-1986 (bulk 1977)

Documents "Buffalo: The Industrial Heritage", a summer course taught by Reyner Banham in 1977. Contents include contemporary and historic photographs of Buffalo's industrial buildings (including the Larkin Complex) and field notes.

Topics: Design Archives, Frank Lloyd Wright, UB People

Barnette, Jr. (W. Leslie) Papers, 1950-1979

The papers of W. Leslie Barnette, a professor of Psychology and accomplished classical pianist, document his life and work during the thirty years he was employed at the University at Buffalo.

Topics: UB People

Barr (Philip J.) papers, 1866-1983

This collection contains papers and memorabilia from Philip J. Barr, a member of the UB Dental School Class of 1926. Included are Barr's naturalization certificate, a certificate of ownership of a plot of land in St. Patrick's Cemetery, advertisement applications for the Iris yearbook, a newsletter for the Wilson Historical Society, various letters concerning 50-year UB reunions, lists of people appearing in reunion photos, two reunion photos which do not match the aforementioned lists, and miscellaneous photographs of various people.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Student Life

Bartholomew (Ruth) Papers, 1922-1963

Papers, 1922-1963, pertaining to the career of Ruth Bartholomew as a librarian at the University of Buffalo; the bulk of the papers are in the form of an alphabetical file, date from 1922 to the early 1940s and pertain to the general administration of the Library. Also some later papers pertaining to her more specialized responsibilities in gifts and exchange, supplies and the bindery.

Topics: UB People

Bean (Berten C.) Drawings for the Medentian, 1940

Berten C. Bean was a member of the 1941 class of the School of Medicine. He served as Art Editor of the Medentian, the yearbook for the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. Collection contains four drawings by Bean which appeared in the 1940 edition of the Medentian; also includes a photographic collage which appeared in the same edition.

Topics: Student Life, Publications

Bee Newspaper, 1921-1950

The Bee (1921-1950) focused almost entirely on student activities, often with humor. There was almost no coverage of events beyond the UB campus or on how those events impacted the lives of UB students. With veterans attending the university after the end of World War II enrolled an older and more diverse student body. It was then that the Bee’s sometimes frivolous style came under attack.

Topics: Publications, Student Life, Digital Collections

Benzow (Roland R.) Scrapbook, 1930-1933

Benzow was a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, 1930-1933. Scrapbook, 1930-1933, kept by Roland R. Benzow including clippings from campus and local newspapers; programs, tickets and other printed memorabilia from athletic events, dances, plays and other social events; award ribbons from the Moving Up Day Track Meet; a badge from the campus newspaper, The Bee; and other items illustrating campus life at the University of Buffalo in the early 1930s.

Topics: Student Life

Berleant (Arnold) papers, 1955-2016

The papers of Arnold Berleant (1932-present), a musician and philosophy scholar whose works have focused on the study of aesthetics, environmental aesthetics, and ethics. This collection contains drafts and final versions of items he authored such as books, journal articles, essays, lectures; correspondence with colleagues and journal editors; research materials (newspaper clippings, journal articles, book excerpts, etc.); and materials related to professional conferences and meetings.

Topics: UB People

Bertell (Sister Rosalie) papers, circa 1970-2011

Collection contains the personal and professional papers of Sister Rosalie Bertell, GNSH, PhD, especially concerning her work as public health advocate. Notable topics include nuclear radiation, depleted uranium, low dose in veterans, the Gulf War, and cancer research. The collection also contains research for Sister Rosalie's books and other written works. Both analog and digital formats are included.

Content Warning:

This collection may contain offensive, harmful, or misrepresentative creator-supplied language or imagery. The views and opinions expressed are those of the creator’s and do not reflect or represent the University Libraries. In keeping with archival best practice, this content has been retained to preserve the historical context of the records.

Topics: Women's History in WNY, Social Activism

Besag (Frank P.) Papers, 1967

This collection contains individual and group interviews which were used as source material for Frank Besag's book Anatomy of a Riot: Buffalo, 1967, a case study comprised primarily of interviews with witnesses to the events in Buffalo from June 26 through July 1, 1967. The interviews were part of a survey commissioned by State University of New York at Buffalo president Martin Meyerson.  Also included are newspaper clippings about the study and a copy of the book. The Frank P. Besag papers are open for research. However, rights release forms for the interviews and transcripts were either never completed and/or deposited with the collection. The transcripts may only be accessed onsite within the library at this time.

Content Warning:


This collection may contain offensive, harmful, or misrepresentative creator-supplied language or imagery. The views and opinions expressed are those of the creator’s and do not reflect or represent the University Libraries. In keeping with archival best practice, this content has been retained to preserve the historical context of the records.

Topics: Social Activism, UB People, Buffalo and WNY History

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society records, 1932

A charter establishing the undergraduate student chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

Topics: Student Life

Beth Hamstra Camp Fire Girls Uniform, 1930-1965

This collection consists of a Camp Fire Girls ceremonial uniform that was owned by Beth Hamstra and her grandmother Clara Jane Rittew.  The badges and beads on the uniform signify awards and other achievements earned by both Hamstra and Rittew.  A key to the beads and swimming emblems can be found in the collection and the collection's accession file.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Ephemera, Women's History in WNY

Bethune (Zina) collection on Louise Bethune

Documents the life and work of the first American professional woman architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune. Includes records on the Bethune and Dubke families, the life and work of Dr. Charles William Bethune (Louise Bethune's son), and photographs of the Blanchard family.

Topics: Women's History in WNY, Design Archives, Digital Collections

Biederman (Irving) Papers, circa 1965-1971

Materials from the Department of Psychology Collection, 1965-1971 collected by Irving Biederman of the Department of Psychology including Martin Meyerson's Ten Year Academic Plan, records of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Administration (1965-1967), Computer Center Newsletter and Communications (1966-1967), committee minutes and other departmental materials.

Topics: UB People

Bird (Walter) Papers, 1912-2006

The papers of Walter Bird, founder of Birdair, Inc. and a pioneer of lightweight structural design, consist primarily of his professional activities.

Topics: Design Archives

Bison Head Constitution, 1923

Photocopy of the Constitution of the Bison Head, 1923, stating "The object of this society shall be to promote college spirit; to foster interest and induce a larger number to participate in student activities; to gather the recognized student leaders in one body to promote matters of University spirit, traditions and ideals; and to crystallize student opinion in regard to extracurricular activities".

Topics: Student Life

Bison Magazine Covers, 1913-1941

The Bison was a humor magazine published by University of Buffalo students between 1913 and 1941. News items, poetry, and humorous stories filled the pages of this popular monthly publication. Many issues were considered theme numbers, and student artists created covers to announce the annual Freshman, Christmas, or Junior Prom numbers.

The early issues were called the University Bison, and, after publication was suspended for a year because of alleged “slanderous” material, the magazine resumed under the title of the New Bison. Publication ceased in 1941.

This collection presents sixty-one (61) of the front covers.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications

Bison Magazine, 1913-1941

The Bison was a humor magazine published by University of Buffalo students between 1913 and 1941. News items, poetry, and humorous stories filled the pages of this popular monthly publication. Many issues were considered theme numbers, and student artists created covers to announce the annual Freshman, Christmas, or Junior Prom numbers.

The early issues were called the University Bison, and, after publication was suspended for a year because of alleged “slanderous” material, the magazine resumed under the title of the New Bison. Publication ceased in 1941.

Topics: Publications, Student Life

Black Mountain College II records, circa 1970-1988

This collection contains course descriptions and catalogs, meeting minutes, memos, photos, budgets, programs, mission statements, activity descriptions, rechartering files, posters, clippings, reports, proposals, correspondence and other files pertaining to Black Mountain College II. Also included are 46 audio cassettes containing recordings of music, poetry, and speakers who visited the college such as Robert Duncan, and Seamus Heaney.

Topics: Education history

Black Student Union collection, circa 1972-2011

The Black Student Union collection, 1972-2011 includes meeting agendas, activity and meeting schedules, newsletters, event fliers, news clippings and a BSU solidarity button.

Topics: Student Life

Black Student Union periodical digital collection, 1969-1979

The Black Student Union (BSU) at UB was founded in 1967 and recognized by the Student Association in 1968. In 1969, it counted 1,000 members. Twelve periodical publications have been issued by the BSU and are the primary record of the activities and history of the organization.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications, Student Life

Black Student Union photograph collection, 2000-2007

Black Student Union photograph collection, 2000-2007, 2023-2024, features personal photographs of Black Student Union members participating in club activities and events from the years 2000 to 2007 and 2023-2024.

Most photographs in this collection lack identification such as people, place, or event. If you were a member of BSU from 2000-2010, a UB student during that time, or believe you can provide identification for photos in this collection, please contact University Archives.

Topics: Student Life, Photographs, Digital Collections

Blanchard (Annette) Papers, 1951-1978

Personal papers documenting volunteer activities of Annette Blanchard and some family materials. Includes photographs, speeches, newspaper clippings, media, and other material relating to volunteer service and career in B’nai B’rith, as well as a small amount of materials relating to her husband William Blanchard’s Jewish scouting activities.

Topics: Jewish Buffalo Archives

Blau (Guitta) Oral History on Adelle Land Collection, 1972-1976

Collection contains 14 audiocassettes of interviews for an oral history project leading to Guitta Blau's Ph.D. dissertation, Theory and Practice in Education: A Biography of Adelle Land (1901-1969) completed in 1977.

Topics: Education History

Block (Marvin A.) M.D. manuscripts and scrapbooks, circa 1957-1973

The Marvin A. Block, M.D. manuscripts and scrapbooks contains materials documenting the professional career of Marvin A. Block, M.D., University of Buffalo alumnus and faculty in the School of Medicine.

Topics: UB People

Blue Rose Foundation records, 1974-1981

This is a small collection that contains three first editions authored by Gerda Weissmann Klein, one framed poster and three blue roses, the symbol of The Blue Rose Foundation.  The Blue Rose Foundation has provided financial support for projects related to helping people with developmental disabilities. Grants have helped agencies, organizations and individuals.

Topics: Social Activism

Blueprints of the W.W. Davies Residence, Louisville, Kentucky, undated

Blueprints by Frank Lloyd Wright for a residence in Louisville, Kentucky, which was not built.

Topics: Design Archives, Wright, Frank Lloyd

Boner (Harold) Papers, 1925-1971

The collection consists of manuscripts, notes, correspondence, literary magazines, and bibliography card files which Harold Boner used as resource materials in his teaching.

Topics: UB People

Bonner (Willard Hallam) Papers

Drafts; notes; clippings; and correspondence concerning Bonner's books, Captain William Dampier: Buccaneer-Author (1934); De Quincey at Work (1936); Pirate Laureate: The Life and Legends of Captain Kidd (1947); and The Letters of William Hazlitt (edited with Herschel Sikes, 1978); drafts and notes for articles, reviews, and papers. The collections also includes teaching materials, including files on 17th, 18th, and 19th century literary figures and topics; lecture notes, course outlines, and bibliographies.

Topics: UB People

Borrelli (Tom) University at Buffalo Football programs collection, 1930-2010

Football programs for the University at Buffalo spanning 1930-2010. A portion of the programs are from opposing teams.

Topics: Sports, Publications

Bozer (Joan) Papers, 1876-2003

Personal and professional papers of former Erie County Legislator Joan Bozer. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, meeting minutes, brochures, and other papers documenting various projects Bozer worked on throughout her career.  Projects include The Women's Pavilion of the Pan-American Exposition celebration in 2001, women's health, Buffalo waterfront development and other regional revitalization efforts.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Environmental Issues in WNY, Women's History in WNY

Brady, (William) M.D. collection, circa 1915

This collection contains medical advice written by William Brady, M.D., a UB alumnus from the graduating class of 1901. Included are two small pamphlets about blood and healthy eating, and four manuscripts with advice concerning blood pressure, bed-wetting, cardiovascular disease, and infant feeding.

Topics: UB People

Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Buffalo Chapter Collection, 1986-2004

Personal scrapbook of Arline Gelman recording the activities of the Buffalo, (New York) Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee, 1986-2004.

Topics: Digital Collections, Jewish Buffalo Archives

Bregger (David and Ida) Papers, circa 1880-1968 (bulk 1919-1968)

Personal papers documenting the lives of Ida and David Bregger on their farm in Darien Center, N.Y., as well as Jewish life on the East Side of Buffalo, N.Y. Material includes loan documentation, photographs, personal correspondence, recipes, ephemera and newspaper clippings.

Topics: Digital Collections, Jewish Buffalo Archives

Breverman (Harvey) Papers, circa 2003

The Voice of Drawing, 2003: Reproductions of forty sketches by Harvey Breverman of speakers who appeared at the State University of New York at Buffalo. "This commemorative booklet honors the stewardship of Professor William R. Greiner, 13th President of the University at Buffalo." Includes reproduction of 1999 ink and watercolor of Greiner by Breverman. Preface by Robert Creeley.

Topics: UB People

Broadsides collection, 1963-

Collection of broadsides (sheets of paper printed on one side, usually containing an advertisement or public notice intended for posting) and other handouts created and/or distributed by students, primarily in Norton Union.  This collection is particularly rich in broadsides relating to campus unrest, 1965-1970.

Topics: Ephemera, Student Life, Campus Unrest

Buffalo and Western New York Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances Collection, 1936-2004

A collection of building and housing codes, and zoning, health, and sanitation ordinances for the city of Buffalo, New York, the town of Amherst, New York, and Erie County, New York. Documents cover the period 1936-1986. Also includes some similar documents for other municipalities in Western New York.

Topics: Design Archives

Buffalo and Western New York Building Codes, Reports, and Planning Documents, 1953-1994

A collection of building and housing codes and zoning ordinances for the city of Buffalo, N.Y., the town of Amherst, N.Y., and Erie County, N.Y. Documents cover the period 1936-1986. Also includes some similar documents for other municipalities in Western New York.

Topics: Design Archives

Buffalo and Western New York History Clippings Collection, 1870-1994 (bulk 1950-1994)

Contained in this collection are clippings mostly from local newspapers which deal with the history of Western New York and the City of Buffalo.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History

Buffalo Association for Childhood Education Records, 1892-1959

Minute books, 1892-1921, of the Buffalo Kindergarten Union, and scrapbooks, 1930-1959, of the Buffalo Kindergarten Union and its successor, the Buffalo Association for Childhood Education, containing clippings, reports, letters, announcements and programs, memorabilia, photographs and other items concerning the history and activities of the Buffalo Kindergarten Union, Buffalo Association for Childhood Education, the Kindergarten Section of the New York State Teachers' Association and the National Association for Childhood Education. Also includes a printed report of the Buffalo Free Kindergarten Association for 1892-1893.

Topics: Education History

Buffalo Board of Rabbis Records, 1985-2000

Records documenting activities of the Buffalo Board of Rabbis. Includes minutes, correspondence, newspaper clippings and policy documents relating to the activities within the Jewish community, broader Buffalo community. It also contains materials that deal with issues relating to Jewish life within the University at Buffalo.

Topics: Jewish Buffalo Archives

Buffalo Film Seminars collection

Handouts about films shown as part of Buffalo Film Seminars, a course taught in the English Department at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Spring 2000-.

Topics: University History Resources

Buffalo Foundation Research Reports, 1921-1947

Unpublished research reports from the Buffalo Foundation, 1921-1938. Complete file of typed studies, some including working papers, prepared by the Foundation on subjects pertaining to Buffalo and Erie County community welfare.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism

Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Collection, 1877-1987

Administrative, faculty, and student records, photographs, student uniforms, and other memorabilia collected by the Alumni Association of the Buffalo General Hospital Nursing School.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History

Buffalo Jewish Review Archive, 1917-2012

The archive of the Buffalo Jewish Review contains issues of the Buffalo Jewish Review and its predecessor the American Jewish Review from November 9, 1917 to the present.

Topics: Jewish Buffalo Archives

Buffalo Pharmacy Bulletin, 2022

Digital issues of the Buffalo Pharmacy Bulletin, a digital newsletter featuring news from the the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications

Buffalo Pharmacy Dean's eNotes, 2017-2021

Digital issues of the Dean's eNotes, a digital newsletter from the Office of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Topics: Publications, Digital Collections

Buffalo Pharmacy, 1998, 2002-

Print and digital copies of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences' newsletter.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications

Buffalo Physician, 1967-2012

Print and digital copies of Buffalo Physician, the predecessor to UB Medicine.

Topics: Digital Collections, Publications

Buffalo Ritualarium (Mikvah of Buffalo) Papers, 1998-2012 (bulk 1998)

Personal Papers documenting the building of a mikvah in Buffalo, New York. Materials include reports, architectural sketches, correspondence and other material relating to the erection of the building as well as history of a previous mikvah founders and managers.

Topics: Jewish Buffalo Archives

Buffalo Schools Desegregation Records, 1972-1995

Buffalo Public Schools Desegregation records, 1972-1996, consist of files from the Buffalo School desegregation case, from 1972 through 1995. The files include papers submitted to the court, orders of the court, hearing exhibits, transcripts of hearings and depositions, plaintiffs' notes and analyses of Board data and proposals, plaintiffs' and defendants' correspondence, Board of Education proposals, reports and data, and press clippings. Relatedmaterials are located in the Citizens Council for human Relations, Inc. (CCHR) files and the files of the Citizens Commission on School Desegregation housed in the University Archives, permanent records filed in federal court, records maintained by the Buffalo Branch of the NAACP, and records maintained by the other parties to the suit.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Social Activism

Buffalo Studies Group records, 1967-1990

The collection contains correspondence (1967-1989), mailing lists (1976-1980), membership forms (1976-1980), occasional publications (1978), and bibliographies (1972-1978). These research materials cover various topics such as Political Science, the Data Library, History, American Studies, Sociology, Architecture, Geography, Anthropology, Social Foundations, Archives, Records Management, and Black Studies reflecting the group’s expertise in these disciplines. This collection also has information about the Buffalo Studies Group’s role in the community and how to group functioned.

Topics: Education History, Women's History in WNY, Social Activism

Buffalo Urban League Reports, 1935-1962

A collection of annual, quarterly, and special reports from the Buffalo Urban League, Buffalo, New York.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism

Buffalo Women's Center Records, 1973-1978

This collection documents the activities and goals of the Buffalo Women's Center and includes correspondence, clippings, photographs, and newsletters. The majority of the materials document the Center's first year of operation (1973-1974), but newsletters and a history updated in 1978 cover the extent of the Center's existence.

Topics: Social Activism, Women's History in WNY

Buffalonian Yearbooks, 1934-2001

The Buffalonian was UB’s second general student yearbook. The first was the Iris which ceased publication in 1932. The inaugural issue of the Buffalonian appeared in 1934. It was on February 26, 1934, that Norton Union opened, and the title page for the first issue of the Buffalonian proudly states “Published by the Associated Students of the University of Buffalo at Norton Hall on the University Campus.”

The Buffalonian was the yearbook for all UB students for only one year. In the 1935 medical and dental students launched a combined yearbook called the Medentian. When the Buffalonian ceased publication in 2001, it marked the end of a yearbook for undergraduates.

The Buffalonian, years 1934 through 1979, are available through the University Libraries Digital Collections.

 

Topics: Publications, Student Life, Digital Collections

Bugelski (Bergen Richard) Papers

Records of University of Buffalo Faculty Advisory Committee, 1948-1961, including minutes, reports, correspondence, objectives, recommendations, surveys, and resolutions, regarding library policy, location of medical school, faculty morale, salaries, long-range problems, sabbatical leave, and other subjects.

Topics: UB People

Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo Records, 1933-2009

The Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo Records consist primarily of records documenting the activities of the Bureau, a non-profit community-based educational institution.

Topics: Jewish Buffalo Archives

Burgdorf (Paul) Letters, 1906-1909

Burgdorf was a Pharmacy student at UB from 1906-1909. Letters, 1906-1909, written by Burgdorf to Grace, his future wife.

Topics: Student Life

Business and Professional Women's Club of Buffalo Records, 1919-2000 (bulk 1934-1998)

This collection documents the activities of Business and Professional Women's Club of Buffalo. The records consist mainly of correspondence, minutes, reports, club newsletters, photographs, and ephemera. Club history is documented through scrapbooks and written histories, as well as through videocassette recording of an event.

Topics: Women’s History in WNY

Button (H. Warren) Papers, 1967-1970

Dr. Henry Warren Button, employed in various teaching capacities at the State University of New York at Buffalo in the School of Education; Social Philosophy and History Foundation; and the Department of Educational Organization, Administration, and Policy Studies (circa 1965 - circa 1992); chairman of the Department of Social Foundations, Faculty of Educational Studies (circa 1969); professor emeritus after circa 1993.

Topics: Education History, UB People