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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
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Division of Academic Affairs Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 6
Abstract

The role of the the Division of Academic Affairs has evolved in name and purpose over the history of the WCSU. Currently the division is headed by the V.P. of Academic Affairs & Provost. The Division of Academic Affairs collection includes: administrative records, accreditation records, admissions data, institutional research and assessment records, and strategic planning information.

Dates: 1904-2018
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Office of University Publications & Design Records

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Identifier: RG 7.3.2
Abstract

The University Publications and Design Department is responsible for the production of academic publications and promotional materials for the university. The bulk of this collection consists of the working files for Diane Golden, Director of UP&D, from 1988 to 2000.

Dates: 1964-2014 , (Bulk 1988-2000); Majority of material found within 1988-2000
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Ralph Carlton Jenkins Papers

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Identifier: MS 034
Abstract

In 1935 Ralph Jenkins became Principal of the Danbury Normal School, and, in 1937 became the first President of Danbury State Teacher’s College. Through his doctoral research he became an outstanding authority on the life and works of Henry Barnard. This is a collection of his papers and some titles from his collection of books.

Dates: 1933-1937
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Ruth Alice Haas Papers

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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
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Western Connecticut State University Photographs and Miscellanea

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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
Found in: Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

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