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Danbury (Conn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 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

Danbury Hatters Project Papers

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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: 1926-2019

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

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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

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

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

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