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University of Arkansas College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean Records

 Collection
Identifier: MC 158

Scope and Content Note

Collection contains correspondance, meeting minutes, budgets, and other materials.

Dates

  • 1930-1970

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Arkansas was formally established in 1912. Earlier, all departments which would make up the new college had been a part of the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. The original curriculum of the college consisted of English, mathematics, history, Latin, some foreign languages, public speaking, and elementary sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences is one of the largest colleges on the campus in terms of students enrolled and number of degrees awarded. The first dean of the college was Edgar F. Shannon who served from 1913 until 1914. Successive Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences were as follows: George W. Droke (1914-1925), John Clark (1925-1927), Virgil L. Jones (1927-1939), Hemphill M. Hosford (1939-1946), Guerdon David Nichols (1946-1965), Robert F. Kruh (1965-1967), Robbin C. Anderson (1967-1971).

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Arrangement of the Papers

Collection maintains original file titles and arrangement.

Acquisition Information

The University of Arkansas College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean Records were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 1972 by the College of Arts and Sciences through Mabel J. Temple.

Processing Information

Amy Allen and Austin Bayles; completed in September 2018.

Title
University of Arkansas College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean Records
Status
Completed
Author
Austin Bayles
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444