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Lawrence University Archives

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Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

African-American Students Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG06-006
Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials related to African-American students at Lawrence, dating from 1869 to 1997. This includes administrative materials related to the recruitment and enrollment of African Americans as well as materials created by African-American student organizations and committees. The bulk of the materials in this collection date from the 1960s and 1970s. This collection was arranged by the Archives prior to 2005.

Bernard Heselton Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: LU-MS-137
Scope and Contents The collection documents Bernard Heselton's time at Lawrence as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, 1938 to 1970. Contents include programs and invitations to "Bernie Heselton Day," the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Banquet, the Lawrence Bowl, and the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner. Also included are newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, the plaque presentation speech, the Lawrence College Fall sports program, Reflections on Lawrence magazine, and a...

Carl Waterman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-MS-122
Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials relating to Carl Waterman, Conservatory of Music faculty member from 1910 to 1953 and Dean of the Conservatory from 1920 to 1949. Materials include articles and biographical information, correspondence relating to a retirement gift for Waterman, and photographs.

Lawrence Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-MS-007
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials pertaining to various members of the Lawrence family and their relationships with Lawrence University, dating from 1926 to 1998. Materials include articles, biographical information, photographs, and correspondence with Lawrence University presidents.

Milwaukee-Downer College Subject Files

 Collection
Identifier: MDC-RG-002
Scope and Contents The collection is composed of subject files on Milwaukee-Downer College, including athletics, academic departments, campus buildings, student organizations and events, and other activities of the college. Materials in the collection include correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, reports, and photographs, dating from 1886 to 1964.

Past Buildings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-012
Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials documenting four academic buildings that no longer exist on the Lawrence University campus: the Academy (or Institute) building, Music Hall (or Peabody/Conservatory Annex), Peabody Hall of Music, and the Underwood Observatory. Materials primarily include correspondence, newspaper articles, and photographs.

Student Organizations Records

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG06-005
Scope and Contents This collection is composed of records documenting the administration and activities of student organizations on the Lawrence University campus. The majority of records in this collection came from the Office of Campus Activities and include budgetary and other administrative materials. Fliers, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other materials documenting the activities of student organizations are also included. Records date from 1885 to the present, with the bulk dating from the late...

Welcome Week Collection

 Collection
Identifier: LU-RG00-017
Scope and Contents This collection documents Welcome Week, the week before the first week of classes fall term in which new freshmen move in and are introduced to Lawrence University. Prior to 2003, the week was known as New Student Week. Materials in the collection include correspondence, programs, photographs, and newspaper clippings, dating from 1926 to the present. Welcome Week schedules, involvement guidebooks, and orientation information for new transfer students, international students, and parents are...

Winifred Boynton Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-MS-194
Scope and Contents This collection consists primarily of papers and photographs documenting Winifred Boynton's time as owner of the Bjorklunden Lodge and Chapel from its purchase in 1928 to the bequeathing of the estate to Lawrence University by Winifred and her husband, Donald, in 1963. Materials continue past 1963, including records regarding her honarary master of arts degree from Lawrence University in 1964. Additional materials include personal writings, children's art pieces, copies of the Saturday Evening...