Miscellaneous subject collection, 1851-1985

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Miscellaneous subject collection, 1851-1985

1851-1985

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Contains records, papers, memorabilia, printed matter, and photographs concerning Hunter College. Includes material on "history of Hunter College," 1879-1902, including pamphlets, sheet music, correspondence, clippings, record book of Board of Directors for public schools in 15th ward, New York City, 1867-1880, and guest book, 1870-1962; war activity, 1941-1946, including correspondence, brochures, and photographs concerning Hunter Defense Committee, WAACs, USO, WAVEs, and others; open admissions, 1969-1970; change of name from Normal College to Hunter College, 1914; statements of gifts and trusts, 1937-1975; student unrest, 1969-1970; "curiosa," including scrapbook of Prof. Eugene Aubert, 1907, teaching materials of Jenni Merrill, and photographs and other materials of Helen G. Cone; disabled students, 1978; master plan, 1964-1968, with material concerning Bronx buildings used by Navy, 1945-1946; Eleanor and Franklin Delano Roosevelt; student rights, financial aid, and fees, 1971-1980; new building construction, 1970-1976; Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, 1941-1973; Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association, 1924-1963; and correspondence regarding WPA project at Hunter, 1939.

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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

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Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association.

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

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Cone, Helen Gray, 1859-

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United States. Work Projects Administration

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Aubert, Eugene.

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Hunter college

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