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Division of Student Affairs records

Collection

Identifier: A084

Overview The Division of Student Affairs was originally known as the Office of the Dean of Students. In the 1950s, the office comprised a dean of freshmen, dean of women, and dean of men. In 1970, the Office of Dean of Students was reorganized into the Division of Student Affairs, and many of the tasks that had originally been handled directly by the dean and his assistants were separated into departments that reported to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Among these services were counseling and...

Dates: 1933-2008 (bulk 1965-1985)

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Edward B. Landry papers and memorabilia

Collection

Identifier: M076

Overview Edward B. Landry attended Northeastern University as a member of the Class of 1929, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and later earning another B.S. in Engineering from Northeastern in 1935. While a student, Landry was active in student government, serving on the Student Council, and was president and vice president of his class. After graduation, he was active in alumni affairs, founding the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Alumni Club and serving as its president....

Dates: 1921-1978

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Jewish Renaissance Project oral histories

Collection

Identifier: M104

Overview The Jewish Renaissance Project (JRP) began in 2000 as an optional project for Northeastern University students minoring in Jewish Studies. The JRP requires students to undertake a service-learning module, such as working with the elderly to record their life histories or with the Anti-Defamation League, in association with a four-credit course of the student's choice. Miriam Fogelson was a Northeastern student who interviewed George Kaiser and Maurice Amdur as part of a Jewish Renaissance...

Dates: 2000-2002

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Northeastern University Motion Picture collection

Collection

Identifier: A014

Overview The collection consists of motion picture reels documenting life at Northeastern University. Included are films of the groundbreaking and construction of Richards Hall, Dodge Hall, Cabot Physical Education Center, Hayden Hall, Ell Student Center, and Churchill Hall. Also included are films of the naming of the Cabot and Ell buildings, President Knowles' inauguration, and President Ell's Alumni Testimonial Dinner. Each reel has been copied to VHS format. There are four master VHS copies for the...

Dates: 1934-1976

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Northeastern University Office of University Photography contact sheets and negatives

Collection

Identifier: A062

Overview The Northeastern University (NU) Office of University Photography (OUP) is responsible for the public image of NU as represented in photographs and videos. OUP provides photographic support and expertise to NU's marketing, news, and public relations publications.

Dates: 1961-2001

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Northeastern University Photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: A103

Overview Northeastern University was founded in 1898 as a primarily commuter school with an all-male student body focusing on engineering and law programs. Since then, the University has expanded and now has six basic colleges, graduate and undergraduate programs in a wide variety of fields, and a diverse student body. The photographic collection reflects the history and development of the University from the early 1900s to the present day, including the expansion of Northeastern's physical plant and...

Dates: 1903-2009 (bulk 1950s-2009)

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Office of Communications records

Collection

Identifier: A107

Overview The Office of Public Information was established by Northeastern University President Asa S. Knowles in 1959. In the mid-1980s, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs, James B. King divided the office into two subdivisions: University Relations and Public Relations. The Division of University Relations focused on internal communications while Public Relations focused on external relations. In 1986 the Office of Public Information became the Office of Communications whose mission was to...

Dates: 1952-2004

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Service-Learning records

Collection

Identifier: A052

Overview The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Service-Learning (OEOP/SL) at Northeastern University (NU) was established in the 1993-94 academic year. Holly M. Carter, whose career at NU began in 1973, became dean of the OEOP/SL. The OEOP/SL was charged with: 1) coordinating University-wide community service-learning initiatives; 2) serving as a clearinghouse for internal and external community service-learning resources and information; 3) developing initiatives in community...

Dates: 1984-2000

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Office of Institutional Research records

Collection

Identifier: A126

Overview The Office of Institutional Research and Data Administration collects data for and about Northeastern University. Overseen by the Office of the Provost, the statistics the Office compiles are used to analyze and improve the institution as a whole, in order to better benefit students, faculty, alumni, staff and the outside community. Prior to being called the Office of Institutional Research and Data Administration, or OIR, the Office went through several name changes. From the years 1959-1961,...

Dates: 1977-2006

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

Office of International Affairs records

Collection

Identifier: A063

Overview Prior to 1975, matters relating to international affairs at Northeastern University were the joint responsibility of the University Relations Office and the Student Center. In 1975, several committees were established to address the needs of a growing population of international students. Responsibilities shared among these committees included international recruitment, coordination of international visitors, and addressing the cultural, legal, and academic needs of foreign students. These...

Dates: 1951-1991 (bulk 1977-1988)

Found in: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

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Division of Student Affairs records

Edward B. Landry papers and memorabilia

Jewish Renaissance Project oral histories

Northeastern University Motion Picture collection

Northeastern University Office of University Photography contact sheets and negatives

Northeastern University Photograph collection

Office of Communications records

Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Service-Learning records

Office of Institutional Research records

Office of International Affairs records

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