University Archives reference file [manuscript], 1965-2002.

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University Archives reference file [manuscript], 1965-2002.

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The collection contains files on reference topics researched by archives staff together with copies of a few frequently requested documents. Topics include the Corrigan Report on athletics, 1979; boarding houses; the cemetery; Dawson's row; academic and professional degrees conferred; Easters; fraternities and sororities including the Shackelford hearing and Spicer report; Also gardens; miscellaneous U. Va. history; "The Honor Men"; the James McConnell statue; Madison House; Miller Hall; the "Morea" suit; University names; Georgia O'Keeffe; patent policy; Edgar Allan Poe; the Rockfish Gap Report; B. F. D. Runk; the U. Va. seal; societies including the 7 Society, the Mystic Seven and Skull and Keys; student activities fund; student organizations; Office of University Relations; student slang; and the Samuel Yellin wrought iron gates.

ca. 200 items.

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