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Inventory of the Class Reunion Books Collection, 1856 - [ongoing]
Special Collections and ArchivesOlin Library
Wesleyan University
252 Church Street
Middletown, CT 06457 USA
Tel: (860) 685-3864
Fax: (860) 685-2661
Email: sca@wesleyan.edu
URL: http://www.wesleyan.edu/libr/schome/
Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University |
| Creator | Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) |
| Title | Class Reunion Books Collection, |
| Dates | 1856 - [ongoing] |
| Linear Feet | 4 |
| Archival Boxes | 8 |
| Abstract | Wesleyan University began holding reunions for its alumni in the late 1860s. Prior to that, alumni stayed in touch with one another through correspondence. The University began compiling news and events related to its graduates beginning in the 1850s, and these collections of updates were frequently gathered into volumes distributed to class members. |
| The Class Reunion Books typically contain letters or information from alumni with news of their families, careers, and other updates. They also contain reminiscences of Wesleyan. Later books frequently include photographs. | |
| Call Number | 1000-156 |
| Location | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Special Collections & Archives staff. |
| Language of Material | Material in English |
Historical Note
Wesleyan University began holding reunions for its alumni in the late 1860s. Prior to that, alumni stayed in touch with one another through correspondence. The University began compiling news and events related to its graduates beginning in the 1850s, and these collections of updates were frequently gathered into volumes distributed to class members.
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Collection Overview
The Class Reunion Books typically contain letters or information from alumni with news of their families, careers, and other updates. They also contain reminiscences of Wesleyan. Later books frequently include photographs.
Collection Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically by year of graduation.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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Related Material
More biographical information about alumni can be found in Wesleyan University's Alumni Records or Alumni Directories, published approximately once every ten years since the 1880s.
The Vertical Files Collection in Wesleyan's Special Collections & Archives also contains biographical information about alumni.
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Online Catalog Headings
These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Class Reunion Books Collection, Collection #1000-156, Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Transferred from University Relations on periodic basis.
Processing Information
Processed by Kate Levy, September 2008
Encoded by Valerie Gillispie, November 2008
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