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Lawrence University

 Organization

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Alumni Relations Records

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG07-007
Scope and Contents This collection contains records documenting alumni relations at Lawrence University dating from 1909 to 2005. Administrative records of the Alumni Relations Office such as annual reports, budgets, and subject files documenting special events are included, dating from 1954 to 1999. Subject files documenting topics related to alumni, including records pre-dating the formation of the Alumni Relations Office, are also included.

Classes Records

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG07-002
Scope and Contents This collection is composed of records documenting Lawrence University classes, including Commencement materials, alumni correspondence, photographs, class directories, and retrospective directories developed for reunions. Materials date from the year of the first graduating class in 1857 to the present. A time capsule from the classes of 1961 and 2011, to be opened in 2061, is also included.

Diploma Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG00-014
Scope and Contents This collection consists of original diplomas awarded by Lawrence University, 1857 to 1940. Some diplomas for honorary degrees are also included.

Lawrence University People Files

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG00-001
Scope and Contents The collection is composed of files on Lawrence University people, including administration, faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the university. Materials in the collection include biographical information, correspondence, personnel sheets, newspaper and magazine articles, and photographs.

Reunion Records

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG07-001
Scope and Contents This collection is composed of materials documenting Lawrence University and Milwaukee-Downer College class reunions, primarily developed by the Office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement (formerly the Office of Alumni Relations). It includes programs, correspondence, and photographs from reunions dating from 1876 to the present.

University Artifact Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG13-010
Scope and Contents This collection consists of artifacts and memorabilia associated with Lawrence University, dating from 1815 to 2017. Objects include clothing, jewelry, furnishings, banners, plates, plaques, trophies, and other assorted items.

University Audio Recordings

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG13-001
Scope and Contents This collection contains audio recordings in analog, magnetic, and digital formats documenting the Lawrence University campus and community. The recordings date from 1947 to 2014. Events documented include Commencement ceremonies, lecture series (including Freshman Studies lectures), reunions and other alumni gatherings, news broadcasts, Conservatory programs, and more. Large portions of this collection were digitized in 2022. Researchers are encouraged to verify with staff the format of...

University Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG13-009
Scope and Contents This collection consists of photographs used for Lawrence University publicity and publications dating from about 1935 to 2013. Photographs were taken by staff in the Office of Communications (formerly the Office of Public Affairs or the Office of Publicity and Publications) or contract photographers. Materials in this collection include cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate, and polyester film negatives; contact prints; photographic prints; transparencies; 35mm slides; and born-digital...

University Video Recordings

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG13-004
Scope and Contents This collection contains video recordings in analog, magnetic, and digital formats documenting the Lawrence University campus and community. The recordings date from 1926 to the present, with the bulk dating from about 1990 to 2005. Events documented include Commencement ceremonies, building dedications, lecture series, athletic events, reunions and other alumni gatherings, news broadcasts, Conservatory programs, Department of Theatre Arts productions, and more.  Researchers are encouraged to...

Wayne Vincent Papers

 Collection
Identifier: LU-MS-097
Scope and Contents This collection consists of papers and memorabilia collected by Wayne Vincent, Lawrence University class of 1931, during his years as a student. Materials primarily include newspaper clippings, varsity athletic letters, and programs from athletic, Conservatory, and other college events.