Collection: Alumni Office records | Archival Collections

The functions of the Alumni Office include the maintenance of alumni records, sponsorship of special programs for alumni, liaison with the alumni association, and representation of alumni interests within the campus community. The collection consists of the office's operating records and includes committee files, memorabilia and photographs.

Dates

1927-1960

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open for research.

Duplication and Copyright Information

Photocopies of original materials may be provided for a fee and at the discretion of the curator. Please see our Duplication of Materials policy for more information. Queries regarding publication rights and copyright status of materials within this collection should be directed to the appropriate curator.

Extent

5.50 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Scope and Content of Collection

The records of the Alumni Office span the years 1927 ¥£to¥£ 1961; the bulk of the materials cover the mid-1950s. They include minutes, correspondence, reports, press releases, and financial records relating to the administration of the Alumni Office and its programs.

Administrative History

The Alumni Association was organized in 1893, and reorganized in 1947 to consolidate the previously created separate professional school alumni organizations. Its purpose was to promote the interests and welfare of the university and further good relations between the university, Maryland residents, and alumni. The staff of the Alumni Office, as on-campus liaison, carried out its goals through fundraising, sponsoring social events to develop support for the university through loyal alumni, and serving on various university committees. The Alumni Office reports directly to the president of the university.

Arrangement

This collection is organized as six series:

Series 1: Memorabilia
Series 2: Administrative Files
Series 3: Committee Files
Series 4: Associated Alumni Organization
Series 5: University Departments and Programs
Series 6: Photographs

Custodial History and Acquisition Information

The records of the Alumni Office were transferred to the University of Maryland College Park Libraries in the 1970s.

Related Material

Related material can be found in the following records groups: Records of Alumni Office (UMS), Records of Alumni Office (UMCP), Records of Alumni Association, Records of Alumni Association International, Records of the Office of Alumni Programs, and Records of Alumni Affairs. The University Publications collection contains material from the Alumni Office (UPUB A42), Alumni Association (UPUB A43), Alumni Association International (UPUB A44) and College Park Alumni Association (UPUB C30)

For other related archival and manuscript collections, please see the following subject guides.

Administrative Information

Title: The Alumni Office Records
Status: Completed
Author: Guide revised by: Gretchen K. Youngerman, July 1989.
Date: 1989-07-01
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Code for undetermined script
Language of description note: Finding aid written in English

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Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

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College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
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Alumni Office records

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