Vanderbilt University--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:

Catherine Moore Pilley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0682
Abstract

This collection contains a series of clippings and photographs about Catherine Pilley, a member of Gamma Phi Beta, dated 1932-1936.

Dates: 1932 - 1936

John Poindexter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0789

Ada Raines Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0353
Abstract

Contains newspaper clippings, commencement programs, a graduate reunion invitation, a play program, a German script, a program for the centennial of Vanderbilt University, and more.

Dates: 1905 - 1975

Newton Ford Raines Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0354
Abstract

The collection contains materials related to Newton Ford Raines' admission to Vanderbilt University.

Dates: 1875 - 1876

Thomas Irby Rogers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0369
Abstract

The Thomas Irby Rogers Collection contains one receipt, housed in one file folder, for tuition in the Law School at Vanderbilt University in 1882.

Dates: 1882

Charles E. Roos Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0371
Abstract

This collection contains a single 6 page manuscript titled "Forty-Eight Hours at Vanderbilt" written by Charles Roos in 1985. The essay documents Roos's involvement in the 1960 James Lawson case at Vanderbilt. The '48 hours' document June 7-8, 1960.

Dates: 1985 October 22

ROTC-Navy Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0297
Abstract

This collection contains a deconstructed scrapbook of photographs of ROTC-Navy at Vanderbilt Univerity from the years 1966-1970.

Dates: 1966 - 1970

Round Table Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0374
Abstract

The Round Table Collection, 1896-1979, includes programs from meetings of the Round Table Club of Davidson County, Tennessee.

Dates: 1896 - 1979

Charles Madison Sarratt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0383

Christopher Schmidt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0645

James G. Stahlman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0413
Abstract

The James G. Stahlman Papers, 1915-1976, consist of correspondence, speeches, photographs, business files, and other documents of newspaper publisher James G. Stahlman, 1893-1976.

Dates: 1915 - 1976

Eldon Stevenson Papers

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Identifier: MSS.0419

Jane Sutherland Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0427

Henry Lee Swint Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0429
Abstract The Henry Lee Swint Papers date from 1933 to 1978 and are comprised primarily of correspondence, writings, and research notes. Swint carried on an extensive correspondence with students, former students, and colleagues at other institutions, mainly discussing research interests and personal concerns. A more limited correspondence with faculty and other colleagues at Vanderbilt contains information regarding administrative matters, including controversial subjects such as the 1960 dismissal...
Dates: 1933 - 1978

Theory and Practice of Inter-American Literature Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0445
Abstract

This collection contains six essays that represent the final research projects from six undergraduate students enrolled in Honors 181: "The Theory and Practice of Inter-American Literature", Spring 2002.

Dates: 2002

Vanderbilt Aid Society Records

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Identifier: MSS.0471
Abstract

The Vanderbilt Aid Society Records, 1894-1950, consist of correspondence, financial reports, and meeting minutes of the Ladies Aid Society for the Students of Vanderbilt University, later renamed the Vanderbilt Aid Society, 1894-.

Dates: 1894 - 1950

Vanderbilt Garden Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0473
Scope and Content Note

This collection of 2.5 linear feet comprising six boxes contains all materials and records that have been generated and kept by the Vanderbilt Garden Club and includes history essays, minutes, photographs, audio tapes of meetings, programs, a scrapbook, and other items.

Dates: 1922 - 2006

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