Lawrence University Archives
correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 233 Collections and/or Records:
The Lawrentian Records
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG06-003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of photographs taken by staff of The Lawrentian for inclusion in articles, dating from 1995 to 2004. Subjects depicted include Conservatory, theatre, and athletic events, as well as other extracurricular activities. Two folders of administrative materials, including Board of Control minutes and correspondence, are included. 2022 and 2023 Lawrentian staff handbooks are also included.
Found in:
Lawrence University Archives
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The Lawrentian Records
Theodore Crane Collection on Henry Merritt Wriston
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: LU-MS-184
Scope and Contents
This collection contains reproductions of materials collected by Theodore R. Crane while researching the life and work of Henry Merritt Wriston in the 1960s. The bulk of the materials are copies of speeches and publications by Wriston dating from his years as president of Lawrence College, 1925 to 1937. Also included are correspondence and summaries of interviews with Lawrence staff and faculty conducted by Crane from 1963 to 1966.
Thomas and Margaret Dietrich Papers
Collection
Identifier: LU-MS-219
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials documenting the careers of artists Thomas Dietrich and Margaret Rape Dietrich, dating from 1945 to 2001. Materials include biographical information, correspondence, exhibition programs, photographs, and art prints.
Thomas N. Barrows Presidential Papers
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG03-006
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of the papers of Thomas N. Barrows, Dean of Lawrence College from 1935 to 1937 and President from 1937 to 1943. The bulk of the collection is correspondence sent and received dating from his tenure as President. Subjects discussed include the construction of the fraternity quadrangle and the administration of the college during the outbreak and early years of World War II. The collection also includes speeches, publications, and photographs.
Thomas S. Smith Presidential Papers
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG03-010
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of the papers of Thomas S. Smith, President of Lawrence University from 1969 to 1979. The collection primarily documents Smith's presidency from his selection through his departure. Materials include articles and biographical information, photographs, calendars, correspondence sent and received, documentation of his installation, and his speeches and writings.
University Archives Records
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG04-039
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records created by the Lawrence University Archives, dating from 1954 to 2010. Records document collections held in the Archives as well as the reference and outreach activities of the archivist. Materials include annual reports, correspondence, log books, reference questions received, and other administrative files.
Virginia Palmer Papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MDC-MS-062
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Virginia Palmer, Milwaukee-Downer College graduate of 1951, documenting her years as a student and alumna of the college. Materials include newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, brochures, issues of the Kodak and Snapshot, and memorabilia dating from 1911 to 1997.
Found in:
Lawrence University Archives
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Virginia Palmer Papers
Volunteer and Community Service Center Records
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG06-023
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records from the Volunteer and Community Service Center (VCSC) at Lawrence dating from 1991 to 2018. Records include annual reports, newsletters, correspondence, applications completed for programs such as the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and publicity materials.
Walter F. Peterson Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: LU-MS-186
Scope and Contents
The Walter F. Peterson Collection contains publications written by Dr. Peterson, personal correspondence, materials that pertain to Milwaukee-Downer College history, newspaper articles, and photographs. Dr. Peterson taught history and worked as a librarian at Milwaukee-Downer College and Lawrence University. He died in 2007.
Warch Campus Center Collection
Collection
Identifier: LU-RG08-011
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials documenting the planning and building of the Warch Campus Center, which opened in the fall of 2009. Subject files concerning various aspects of the project, including publicity, communications with the neighborhood, the building of the land bridge and river walk, accompanying Sage Hall renovations, and the LEED certification process, make up the bulk of the collection. Architectural project manuals, month end construction reports, and planning committee...