University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Records MC 14

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University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Records MC 14

1868-1935

https://libraries.uark.edu/specialcollections/findingaids/ead/transform.php?xml=mc14

Materials include records from the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas (first named Arkansas Industrial University). The bulk of the materials date from the creation of the university in 1871 to the end of the 19th century while some materials date during the 20th century. The collection contains documents instrumental to the founding of the university, including materials concerning location and funding decisions. Also included is correspondence to the Board of Trustees as a whole and to individual board members and a copy book for correspondence sent from the board. There are also reports to the board from several committees, including the Building Committee. The Building Committee files contain information about the building of Old Main, including specifications and correspondence with supervising architects. The PWA Building Program files contain information on the construction of the medical building in Little Rock, Vol Walker Library and the Chemistry building. Also included are applications and testimonial correspondence for faculty and staff employment and for president of the A.I.U.

5 linear feet (9 boxes)

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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 11621714

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, University Libraries

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