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Baldy (The) Center Magazine, 2020
Digital copies of The Baldy Center Magazine.
Topics: Digital Collections, PublicationsBanham (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 PeopleBarnette, 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 PeopleBarr (Philip J.) papers, 1866-1983
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 PeopleBean (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, PublicationsBee 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 CollectionsBenzow (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 LifeBerleant (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 PeopleBertell (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 ActivismBesag (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.
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society records, 1932
A charter establishing the undergraduate student chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.
Topics: Student LifeBeth 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 WNYBethune (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 CollectionsBiederman (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 PeopleBird (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 ArchivesBison 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 LifeBison 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, PublicationsBison 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 LifeBlack 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 historyBlack 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 LifeBlack 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 LifeBlack Student Union photograph collection, 2000-2007
Black Student Union photograph collection, 2000-2007, features personal photographs of Black Student Union members participating in club activities and events from the years 2000 to 2007.
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, PhotographsBlanchard (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 ArchivesBlau (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 HistoryBlock (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 PeopleBlue 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 ActivismBlueprints 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 LloydBoner (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 PeopleBonner (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 PeopleBorrelli (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, PublicationsBozer (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 WNYBrady, (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 PeopleBrandeis 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 ArchivesBregger (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 ArchivesBreverman (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 PeopleBroadsides 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 UnrestBuffalo 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 ArchivesBuffalo 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 ArchivesBuffalo 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 HistoryBuffalo 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 HistoryBuffalo 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 ArchivesBuffalo 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 ResourcesBuffalo 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 ActivismBuffalo 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 HistoryBuffalo 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 ArchivesBuffalo 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, PublicationsBuffalo 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 CollectionsBuffalo Pharmacy, 1998, 2002-
Print and digital copies of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences' newsletter.
Topics: Digital Collections, PublicationsBuffalo Physician, 1967-2012
Print and digital copies of Buffalo Physician, the predecessor to UB Medicine.
Topics: Digital Collections, PublicationsBuffalo 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 ArchivesBuffalo Schools Desegregation Records, 1972-1995
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 ActivismBuffalo 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 ActivismBuffalo 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 WNYBuffalonian 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 PeopleBureau 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 ArchivesBurgdorf (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 LifeBusiness 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 WNYButton (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