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Albert Camus Papers, 1936 - 1959

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Abstract Or Scope: Albert Camus (1913-1960) was an influential intellectual and writer. He was born and raised in Algeria, but spent most of his life during World War II and afterwards in France. Camus received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.

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Questionnaire prepared by Carl Viggiani and answered by Camus, circa 1957 Box 1

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Letter from Camus to Viggiani, 18 July 1957

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Letter from Camus to Victor Butterfield, 18 February 1959

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John Cage Papers, 1937 - 1992

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Abstract Or Scope: John Cage (1912-1992) was an experimental musician, composer, and writer.

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Corrected typescript (headnote), 3 p., n.d.

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Corrected typescript, 45 p., n.d.

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Center for Advanced Studies Records, 1958 - 1969

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Abstract Or Scope: The Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) was founded at Wesleyan University in 1959 and existed until 1969. The CAS invited fellows to reside at Wesleyan and participate in the intellectual life of the campus. Each year, the fellows were a diverse group of academics, scientists, social scientists, writers, artists, and other intellectuals. Sigmund Neumann served as director of CAS from 1959-1962, Paul Horgan from 1962 until 1967, and Phillip Hallie as acting director from 1967-1969. Victor Butterfield, president of Wesleyan University until 1967, was actively involved in the Center.

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General Correspondence, 1961-1964 Box 1, Folder 1

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General Correspondence, 1963-1964 Box 1, Folder 2

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Correspondence, 1964-1965 Box 1, Folder 3

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Wesleyan Centennial Records, 1931

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Abstract Or Scope: During early October 1931, Wesleyan University celebrated its centennial. The event brought together current students, faculty, alumni, parents, and honored guests including the Canadian Prime Minister. The events also consisted of banquets, concerts, recitals, lectures, and sporting events.

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Hartford Courant front page 27 September 1931 Page 1

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Reprinted front page from The American Sentinel newspaper from 19 September 1830 Page 3

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Invitations to invited guests, schedules of events, circulars etc. Page 15-26

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Chapel Programs Collection, 1871 - 1972

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Abstract Or Scope: Wesleyan University's Memorial Chapel was built and dedicated in 1871. It was intended to commemorate those Wesleyan students and alumni who fought in the Civil War, and later additions of stained glass windows acknowledge student service in other wars. The Memorial Chapel has been the main site of religious ceremonies at Wesleyan since 1871. The services were primarily Methodist.

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1882-1887 Box 1, Folder 1

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1916 Box 1, Folder 2

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1917 Box 1, Folder 3

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Do Gieng Ciu Collection, 1916 - 1921

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Abstract Or Scope: Do Gieng Ciu, a member of the Wesleyan class of 1916, was a native of China. In 1921, Ciu returned to Kutien, China, to become a missionary.

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Photograph, about 7.5 x 4.75 inches, of Ciu in graduation cap and gown holding a rolled diploma. Box 1, Folder 1

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Photograph, about 10.75 x 8.25 inches, of Ciu. Box 1, Folder 2

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Map of Kutien, about 9.25 x 13 inches, with inset of Ciu. Box 1, Folder 3

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Class of 1873 Boat Club Records and Rowing Scrapbooks, 1871 - 1883

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Abstract Or Scope: The class of 1873 Boat Club was organized on October 4, 1870, by 19 members of the class of 1873. It participated in the first Wesleyan regatta, which was held July 19, 1871, with the clubs of the classes of 1872, 1873, and 1874 competing.

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Records of '73 Boat Club, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn, ledger volume, 22 cm. Box 1, Folder 1

Includes constitution and bylaws, membership lists, minutes (1871), record of competitions and results (1871), and clippings from CT, MA, and NY newspapers (1871-1874).

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Boating Notes / John E. Eustis [class of 1874], scrapbook volume, 33.5 cm. Box 1, Folder 2

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pasted atop an earlier, unrelated account book. The Account book is organized in calendar format with records of accounts due and outstanding bills of individuals. Includes newspaper clippings of regattas and rowing contests in the United States and England (1874-1877) and programs to Wesleyan's Fall Regatta (October 29, 1881) and Spring Regatta (May 20, 1882).

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Untitled, incomplete scrapbook, 33.5 cm. Box 1, Folder 3-4

Consists of loose newspaper clippings of rowing events (1874-1876) and blank ledger book, lacking approximately half its pages (2 folders).

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Class Day Programs, 1864 - 1940

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Abstract Or Scope: Class Day was an annual celebration related to the commmencement exercises at Wesleyan University, and usually occurred in June. Programs often included speeches, musical performances, poetry, and the awarding of prizes. The programs were arranged by members of the graduating class and featured their fellow senior students.

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1864 Box 1, Folder 1

3 copies.

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1865 Box 1, Folder 2

2 copies.

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1866 Box 1, Folder 3

2 copies.

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Class Reunion Books Collection, 1856 - [ongoing]

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Abstract Or Scope: Wesleyan University began holding reunions for its alumni in the late 1860s. Prior to that, alumni stayed in touch with one another through correspondence. The University began compiling news and events related to its graduates beginning in the 1850s, and these collections of updates were frequently gathered into volumes distributed to class members.

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Chronicles for the Year 1856-1857 Box 1

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Chronicles for the Year 1858-1859 Box 1

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Class of 1856

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Laban Clark Papers, 1794 - 1935

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Abstract Or Scope: Laban Clark (1778-1868) worked as a missionary and an elder in the Methodist Church in New York state. He suggested Middletown, Connecticut as the site of a Methodist college, Wesleyan University, and served as the first president of Wesleyan's Board of Trustees.

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Reverand Laban Clark, D.D., by Florence B. Dean, circa 1929 Box 1, Folder 1

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Laban Clark, notes by George M. Dutcher, undated

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Illustration: Rev. Laban Clark, D.D., Father of Wesleyan University, Wesleyan University Alumnus , Volume 15 No. 3, December 1930

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