UA/STUDFAC. Student and Faculty Papers

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The John B. Ketcham papers contain course material, commencement programs, a dormitory directory, a local organizational directory, and two pennants.

Scope and Contents The first series in this collection contains service records for Colgate University alumni who served in the military around the time of the Korean War. These are single page cards compiled by the university that include the rank, dates, places, and branch of service for each alum.The second series contains copies of the newsletter Colgate at War, which was sent to Colgate alums serving in the armed forces around the country and world. It included...

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Contains letters from students at Madison University and it predecessor institution, Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution.

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The John Sharp Maginnis lecture notes contains one folder of handwritten, undated notes titled "Dr. Manginnis Lectures." They appear to have been written by an unidentified student at Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution.

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This collection contains two bound volumes. The smaller volume (vol. 2) appears to contains duplicates of material also included in the larger volume (vol. 1). Both volumes mainly consist of issues of Bay View Magazine containing articles by R.W. Moore and others on German art, history, and literature. Also included are book reviews and essays by Moore from other publications, including an essay about Colgate University written in German.

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The Kenneth W. Morgan Papers mostly consist of research and materials relating to his study of various religions. This include notes from his travels to Asia, lectures, classes at Colgate, and subsequent publications. There is also material from his involvement of establishing the Chapel House on Colgate's campus. Folders in the collection retain the name from the original folders, with all abbreviations spelled out and additions made by the archivist in brackets.

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This collection consists mostly of scientific articles written by Ernest Fox Nichols, some of which are reprints from the journals in which they originally appeared. The collection also contains two programs from Nichols' inauguration as President of Dartmouth College and two notebooks of lecture notes.

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This collection consists of one notebook containing handwritten lectures of Lucien M. Osborn, as well as programs for various campus events from 1878.

Scope and Contents This collection consists mostly of correspondence between Colgate University Athletic Director William A. Reid and Colgate alumni serving in the armed forces during World War II. Reid generally provided updates on life at Colgate, while the servicemen and their families gave updates on their lives in the armed forces. Also included are a significant number of clippings. In addition to letters addressed to Bill Reid, boxes 3 and 4 also contain letters to Everett Barnes, often referred to as...

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This collection contains materials relating to Rooney's time as a student at Colgate including some of his writings for class and the Banter.

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This journal contains field notes, lecture notes, and an essay written by student George G. Saunders while he was a student at Colgate University. Much of it specifically addresses the Colgate campus, Hamilton, and the surrounding area. Included in the journal are sketches, photographs, a colored map of the local area, and an essay on "The Pleistocene geology of the Chenango Valley."

Scope and Contents While attending the Hamilton Theological Seminary, Joseph W. Taggart received letters from his father and siblings that kept him informed about what was going on at home while he was at school. Reading these letters reveals a little of the family dynamics in the Taggart household, as well as some of their family relationships. While not included in the collection, Taggart's own letters home are sometimes referenced in the letters that he received from his family. A combination of letters,...

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Seth Whitman's diary contains brief descriptions of Whitman's travels and what appears to be the text of an address to a Baptist convention. The commonplace books contain notes, poems, images, and excerpts from other works. Seth's also contains notes on Hebrew.

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This collection includes articles, books, and materials relating to his radio show and cartoon strip, “Millions of Years Ago!” which Whitnall shared with the Colgate community, in addition to his personal correspondence. Manuscripts relating to his geological studies and a memory book from Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon are included as well.

Scope and Contents The William E. Edmonston, Jr. papers cover many aspects of his professional life as a founder of the Neuroscience program at Colgate University and active researcher in the field of hypnosis. A large portion of the collection is correspondence related to his work as both a student and a professional. The collection also contains information regarding his Fulbright scholarship in Germany, a Neuroscience post doctorate program, and his writings on hypnosis, as well as weekly planners, grade...

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This is a collection of newspaper articles, photographs, service statistics, equipment records, and press releases related to the experiences of Colgate alumni and the Colgate campus during World War I. Many of the photographs are from E.H. Stone, a prominent local photographer in Hamilton, New York during this time.

Scope and Contents The Colgate University World War II records document the experiences of Colgate's campus and alumni during the second world war. The first series, Military Program records, contains records from several of the military training programs that took place on the Colgate campus during the war. It includes curriculum information, such as schedules, course lists, and examinations; enrollment lists; rules and regulations; information for instructors; correspondence and administrative...