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 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: June 2009 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS January 8, 2010 Added 1875-1880 item to container list, and made adjustments to date ranges. Guide to the Viewbooks Collection, 1875 - [ongoing] Special Collections & ArchivesWesleyan University Middletown, CT, USA

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 Descriptive Summary Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) Viewbooks Collection, 1875 - [ongoing] 1000-116 Material in English 1.75 4 For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Special Collections & Archives staff. Wesleyan University viewbooks are brochures or booklets featuring photographs and information about the university. They are most often intended for prospective students, but may also be designed to attract donors. The Viewbooks Collection contains items related to Wesleyan University from 1875 through 2006. They frequently include photographs and statistics from the time period. Administrative Information 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.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Viewbooks Collection, Collection #1000-116, Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA.

 Acquisitions Information

Gathered by staff of University Archives.

 Processing Information

Processed by Valerie Gillispie, June 2009

Encoded by Valerie Gillispie, October 2009

 Historical Note

Wesleyan University viewbooks are brochures or booklets featuring photographs and information about the university. They are most often intended for prospective students, but may also be designed to attract donors.

 Collection Overview

The Viewbooks Collection contains items related to Wesleyan University from 1893 through 2006. They frequently include photographs and statistics from the time period.

 Online Catalog Headings

These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.

Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.)--Students. Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.)--History. Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.)--Admission. Advertising--Universities and colleges. Viewbooks. Related Material

Vertical Files on Admissions and the Admissions Department available in Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University.

 Detailed Description of the Collection 1 1a Wesleyan University, circa 1875-1880

2 page description of Wesleyan's curriculum, campus, Middletown, and expenses. For further information or for catalogues, apply to the President, Rev. Cyrus D. Foss, D.D., Middletown, Conn.

 1 1 Snap Shots from Wesleyans [<emph render="italic">sic</emph>] Campus, 1893

Includes photos with captions, but no other text. 2 copies.

 1 2 Souvenir of Wesleyan University, published in the interests of the Athletic Associations of the College by the Wesleyan Argus, 1896

Includes photos with captions, but no other text. 3 copies, two with a brown cover, one with a red cover.

 1 3 A Circular of Information Concerning Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., 1899

Issued by the faculty for the benefit of prospective students.

 1 3 Wesleyan University: Her History and Her Needs, 1900 1 3 Undergraduate Life at Wesleyan, circa 1901-1903

By Arthur Goodrich, managing editor of The World's Work.

 1 3 Undergraduate Life at Wesleyan, circa 1905

By Arthur Goodrich.

 1 4 Views of Wesleyan at Middletown, Conn., circa 1906-1907

Cover title: Glimpses of Wesleyan.

A booklet published for the purpose of presenting to friends of Wesleyan University a few glimpses of her campus and its beautiful surroundings. Published by Robert W. Rice [class of 1908] and John J. Norton [class of 1910]. Delta Kappa Epsilon House, Middletown, Conn.

1 4 A Talk with a Sub-Freshman by an Undergraduate of Wesleyan University, circa 1910

2 copies, slightly different layout and cover on each.

 1 4 A Trip to Wesleyan, 1913

Arranged for the Wesleyan Alumni Council, by K. M. Goode, [class of] 1904. 2 copies.

 1 5 From such sources as this--, 1919-1920

Written by Henry Merritt Wriston as part of the campaign to raise $3,000,000 for the university's endowment. 2 copies.

 1 5 Connecticut and Wesleyan, 1920

3 copies.

 1 5 A Trip to Wesleyan, circa 1920

2 copies.

 1 6 A Trip to Wesleyan, 1922

Edited by the Wesleyan University Alumni Council.

 1 6 A Trip to Wesleyan, 1924

Edited by the Wesleyan University Alumni Council.

 1 6 A Trip to Wesleyan, 1928

Edited by the Wesleyan University Alumni Council.

 1 6 Wesleyan's Next Century, 1928 1 7 Wesleyan University, Middletown Connecticut, 1930

Text with prints by Louis Orr.

 1 7 Wesleyan University, circa 1931

2 copies.

 1 7 A Student Description of College Life at Wesleyan, Written and Edited by Undergraduates, circa 1931-1932

Text only.

 1 8 Wesleyan University, circa 1935

2 copies.

 1 8 Wesleyan University: A Student Looks at Wesleyan, circa 1935

Written and Edited by Undergraduates (Professor Snow's Course in Advanced Composition)

 1 8 Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1936-1937

Includes photographs, no text. 3 copies.

 1 8 An Illustrated Description of Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, in Words and Pictures, 1936-1937

Published by the University.

 1 8 Wesleyan University, Midddletown Connecticut: Illustrated, 1937

A supplement to the Wesleyan University Alumnus, January 1937. 2 copies.

 1 8 Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, in Words and Pictures, 1938-1939 1 9 Wesleyan, 1940

Also includes An Illustrated Description of Wesleyan University,

 1 9 An Illustrated Description of Wesleyan University, January 1941

Supplement to the Wesleyan University Alumnus, Volume XXV, Number 3. 2 copies, one of which has no printing on cover.

 2 1 Wesleyan University postcard set, circa 1945

Published by the College Store, Wesleyan University.

 2 1 Wesleyan University: A College of Liberal Arts, 1946

2 copies.

 2 1 The Veteran and Liberal Education, 1947

Includes note stating that Wesleyan was only able to admit one-fifth of applicants in 1946, and that circumstances have forced the school to turn away strong applicants.

 2 2 Wesleyan University: A College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Middletown, Connecticut, 1953

2 copies.

 2 2 Still More Brightly . . . circa 1953

Published by the Development Program, Wesleyan University. 2 copies. One copy includes letter from John E. Kaltenbach, Executive Director of University Development.

 2 3 Wesleyan University: A College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, circa 1956

2 copies.

 2 3 Wesleyan University: An Independent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Men, circa 1957-1958

Cover photograph of two students talking outside Foss Hill dormitories. White lettering on cover.

 2 3 Wesleyan University: An Independent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Men, circa 1959-1960

Cover photograph of two students talking outside Foss Hill dormitories. White lettering on cover. 2 copies.

 2 4 Wesleyan University: An Independent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Men, 1960-1961

Cover photograph of two students talking outside Foss Hill dormitories. Red lettering (Wesleyan) on cover. 2 copies.

 2 4 Wesleyan University: An Independent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Men, 1961-1962

Cover photograph of two students talking outside Foss Hill dormitories. Red lettering (Wesleyan University)on cover. 2 copies.

 2 5 Wesleyan University: An Independent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Men, 1962-1963

Cover photograph of College Row. 2 copies.

 2 5 Wesleyan University: An Independent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Men, 1963-1964

Cover photograph of columns outside Olin Library. 2 copies.

 2 6 Wesleyan University, 1964-1965

Cover photograph of contemplative student. 2 copies.

 2 6 to every Wesleyan Alumnus . . ., 1964-1965

Plans for Wesleyan's Development Program. 2 copies.

 2 6 to every Wesleyan Alumnus . . ., Fall 1965

Regarding sale of American Education Publications to Xerox.

 2 7 Wesleyan University, 1965-1966

Cover includes photos of men talking outdoors, Olin Library, and a basketball player. 2 copies.

 2 7 Wesleyan University, 1969-1970

Discusses introduction of coeduation and graduate education. 2 copies.

 3 1 Wesleyan University Bulletin, September 1973

Volume LXVII, Number 3. Cover is series of red 'W's.

 3 1 Wesleyan University Bulletin, 1977-1978 3 1 Wesleyan University Bulletin, 1978-1979 3 1 Wesleyan University, 1978-1979

Pamphlet.

 3 2 Wesleyan University, 1979-1980

Pamphlet.

 3 2 Wesleyan University Bulletin, 1980-1981 3 2 Wesleyan University, 1980-1981

Pamphlet.

 3 2 Wesleyan University Bulletin, 1981-1982 3 2 Wesleyan University, 1982-1983

Pamphlet.

 3 3 Wesleyan University Bulletin, 1983-1984 3 3 Wesleyan University Bulletin, 1984-1986 3 3 Wesleyan University, 1985-1986

Pamphlet.

 3 4 Wesleyan University, 1986-1987

Red cover.

 3 4 Wesleyan University, 1987-1988

Pamphlet.

 3 4 Wesleyan University, 1988-1989

Black cover.

 3 5 Wesleyan University, 1989-1990

Black cover.

 3 5 Wesleyan University, 1990-1991

2 copies.

 3 5 Wesleyan University, 1991-1992

Pamphlet.

 3 6 Wesleyan University, 1993-1994

Pamphlet.

 3 6 Wesleyan University, 1994-1995

Pamphlet.

 3 6 Wesleyan University, 1995-1996

Oversize brochure that unfolds into a poster.

 3 6 Wesleyan University, 1996-1997?

Oversize brochure that unfolds into a poster.

 3 6 Wesleyan University, 1996-1997

Trifold oversize brochure. Quote on cover: place in our community of learning. Wesleyan University

 3 6 Wesleyan University circa 1997

Quote on cover: A Wesleyan education: critical and creative thinking that can change your life . . . and can help you chane the world.

 3 6 Wesleyan University circa 1999

Quote on cover: 'Wesleyan is one of a handful of colleges that can stake a legitimate claim to the title tops in the nation.' -- The Fisk Guide to College, 1999.

 4 1 Wesleyan University Prospectus, 2002-2003 Academic Year

Multiple publications within portfolio.

 4 1 Wesleyan University: Middletown, Connecticut, Founded in 1831, 2003

Unfolds into poster.

 4 2 Wesleyan University: Middletown, Connecticut, Founded in 1831, 2004

Unfolds into poster.

 4 2 Wesleyan University Prospectus, 2005-2006 Academic Year

Multiple publications within portfolio. 2 copies.