Lawrence University Archives
Lawrence University
Organization
Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:
Presidents' Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG03-012
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the incoming and outgoing correspondence of presidents of Lawrence University with various constituencies, 1923 to 2008. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence with alumni, Greek organizations on campus, the Institute of Paper Chemistry, and trustees.
Recruitment Publications Collection
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG14-004
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of publications about Lawrence University distributed to prospective students, dating from 1895 to the present.
Residence Halls Collection
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-009
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of materials documenting the history of Lawrence University's residence halls. Ormsby Hall was the first dorm built at Lawrence in 1889, and Hiett Hall is the most current dorm and was built in 2003. Materials in the collection include articles, building plans, correspondence, photographs, and information regarding construction and renovations.
Residence Life and Fraternities Dispute Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-RG03-017
Scope and Contents
Records documenting the dispute between Lawrence University and fraternities at Lawrence over proposed changes to housing policies in 2000-2001.
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.
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Lawrence University Archives
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Reunion Records
Richard Harrison Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: LU-MS-176
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the tenure of Richard Harrison as Dean of the Faculty and Professor of History at Lawrence from 1992 until his death in 1997. Materials primarily include documentation of his appointment, memorial service, and the research fund and symposium established in his honor. A Lunch at Lawrence address written by Harrison and photographs are also included.
Sabin Alliance Records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: LU-RG01-014
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records created by the Sabin Alliance, an association of Lawrence faculty and staff for supporting women and women's issues, dating from 1985-1993. Records include membership lists, brochures, committee information, reports, newsletters, memoranda, and other correspondence.
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Lawrence University Archives
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Sabin Alliance Records
Science Hall Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-RG08-023
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records documenting the planning, construction, and dedication of Science Hall (renamed the Thomas A. Steitz Hall of Science in 2010), dating from 1998 to 2002. Records include articles, architectural renderings, and photographs.
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Lawrence University Archives
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Science Hall Collection
Select Committee on Planning Records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: LU-RG01-017
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records of the Select Committee on Planning dating from 1968 to 1970. President Curtis Tarr appointed the committee in 1968 and charged it with investigating the whole structure of the university and making recommendations for change to the faculty. It was chaired by Professor of Government Mojmir Povolny. Records include correspondence and memoranda, meeting minutes, reports, and records of all sub-committees. The final report, "Liberal Education at Lawrence," is...
Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources and Education (SHARE) Records
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG01-002
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials documenting the Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources and Education (SHARE) committee. Records date from 1991 to 2016 and include memoranda, policy and procedural documents, and informational pamphlets about sexual assault and sexual harassment.