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Western Connecticut State University

 Organization

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Alfred Geddes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 008
Abstract Geddes was appointed Dean of Men at Danbury State Teacher’s College in 1947 and served in that role until he retired in 1974. In 1939, he earned a Masters in education from Yale, and in 1955 received his Doctorate in Student Personnel from New York University. He joined the Army in the 1930s and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Geddes was a military history enthusiast and amassed a number of books on the subject. His papers contain personal materials from his career as...
Dates: 1913-1959; Majority of material found within 1940-1950

Connecticut State University System Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 1-csus
Abstract

The Connecticut State University System dates back to 1849. Colleges in the system all began as teachers colleges and gradually were given responsibility for educational programs such as liberal arts, business, technology, and health services. They were brought together into a state college system in 1965, and were granted university status in 1983.

Dates: 1965-2004

Danbury Hatters Project Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 037
Abstract

Collection of biographical sketches derived from primary sources by WCSU undergraduates for Dr. Herbert Janick's Historical Research course.

Dates: 1982-1999

Division of Student Affairs Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 5
Abstract The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for oversight of university functions affecting student life and for setting and enforcing related policies. The division's records consist of administrative information, committee files, annual reports, and budgetary records as well as files pertaining to student organizations. The records of the Division of Student Affairs span the dates 1926’-2006, and are organized into seven series: (1) Athletics/Recreation, (2) Campus Ministries, (3)...
Dates: 1926-2006

Dr. Ellen Rosenberg's Religion in Society and Culture Student Paper Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 041
Abstract

Dr. Ellen M. Rosenberg was a member of the anthropology department at Western Connecticut State University. This is a collection of research papers completed by students of her "Religion in Society and Culture" course in 1975. The papers profile congregations in the Danbury Area.

Dates: 1975

Herbert F. Janick Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 012
Abstract

The Herbert F. Janick Papers span the years 1889-2003 and consist mainly of Janick’s historical research (focused on CT and Danbury) for his many articles and in particular for his book on the history of Western Connecticut State University. The collection includes many oral history interviews conducted by Janick and many conducted by his students.

Dates: 1889-2002

June Goodman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 009
Abstract

The June Goodman Collection documents her local activism in the 1960s. She received a master's degree in education from WestConn in 1970. The collection focuses on Goodman's commitment to education, specifically her work with the Committee of 1,000 and its fight to improve and expand the Danbury school system in the 1960s. Much of the collection chronicles the bitter nature of the debate.

Dates: 1947-1997 , (Bulk 1952-1967); Majority of material found within 1952 - 1967

Pi Lambda Theta, Beta Omega Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 053
Abstract

The collection is made up of materials that Pi Lambda Theta members saved over the years that the Beta Omega chapter was in existence. The collection contains materials like membership pins and meeting iconography (candles, organizational symbols, music, letterhead, etc.), as well as, information regarding the activities of the chapter and meeting minutes.

Dates: 1972-1997

Ruth Alice Haas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 033
Abstract Ruth Alice Haas (1903-1986) arrived the Danbury Normal School in 1931 to serve as Dean of Women. For fifteen years, she lived in Fairfield Hall as the primary mentor and supervisor for boarding students. Over the years, she assumed more responsibility. In 1946, after President Jenkins’ death, she was the unanimous choice for president. She served as president for twenty-eight years, through times of significant growth and change for the school. These papers contain a cross section of her...
Dates: 1922-1987

Student Newspapers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG 5.15.1
Abstract

The collection includes newspapers published by student through the history of Western Connecticut State University and its institutional antecedents.

Dates: 1931-2002

Undergraduate Writing and English Theses

 Collection
Identifier: RG 6.1.7
Abstract

This is a collection of undergraduate student papers. Some undergraduate courses require a final paper or thesis in lieu of a final exam.

Dates: 2003-2011

Western Connecticut State University Photographs and Miscellanea

 Collection
Identifier: RG 8
Abstract

This is a collection of photographs and realia spanning the history of Western Connecticut State University. The collection includes images and objects that document the growth, evolution and public profile of the institution.

Dates: 1903-present

Additional filters:

Subject
Danbury (Conn.) 9
Correspondence. 6
Publications. 6
Scrapbooks. 6
Clippings. 5
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Photographs. 5
Universities and colleges -- Administration. 5
College students. 3
Fliers (printed matter) 3
Reports. 3
Universities and colleges. 3
Teachers colleges. 2
Theses. 2
Agendas 1
Alcoholism -- Prevention -- Directories 1
Audiotapes. 1
Beanies. 1
Board Games. 1
Books 1
Budgets. 1
Calendars. 1
Child care services -- Connecticut . 1
College Teaching -- Connecticut. 1
College freshmen -- United States. 1
College student government -- Connecticut -- Danbury (Conn) 1
College student orientation -- United States 1
College students -- Drug use -- United States -- Directories. 1
College students -- United States -- Alcohol use -- Directories. 1
College students -- United States -- Alcohol use -- Prevention -- Directories. 1
College students -- United States. 1
Connecticut -- Genealogy. 1
Connecticut -- Schools. 1
Danbury (Conn.) -- Church History. 1
Danbury (Conn.) -- History. 1
Directories. 1
Drug abuse -- Prevention -- Directories . 1
Early childhood education -- Connecticut. 1
Education -- Connecticut -- History . 1
Education -- Finance. 1
Education, Higher -- Connecticut . 1
Ephemera. 1
Essays. 1
Ethnology -- Religious aspects. 1
Greek Letter Societies -- Connecticut -- Danbury. 1
Hat trade -- Connecticut -- Danbury . 1
Invitations. 1
Labor unions -- United States -- History 1
Manuscripts (for publication). 1
Memorabilia. 1
Minority college students -- United State . 1
Newsletters. 1
Newspapers. 1
Ohio -- Genealogy. 1
Ohio -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1
Oil paintings. 1
Oral histories (document genres). 1
Pamphlets 1
People with disabilities -- Education -- United States 1
Postcards 1
Public education -- Connecticut 1
Religions. 1
School Records. 1
State universities and colleges -- Connecticut. 1
Steamboat disasters -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century 1
Strikes and lockouts. 1
Student Service. 1
Student projects 1
Students -- Recreation. 1
Students, Foreign -- Connecticut -- Danbury 1
Substance abuse -- Prevention. 1
Teachers -- Connecticut. 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Connecticut. 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons. 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Connecticut 1
United States -- History -- World War, 1939-1945. 1
Universities and colleges -- Connecticut -- Finance. 1
Universities and colleges -- Students. 1
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Newspapers -- History. 1
Waterbury (Conn.) 1
Women teachers. 1
Women's colleges. 1
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