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Alum Biographical Files

 Collection
Identifier: BC08-04

Abstract

This collection consists of materials relating to the educational and professional careers of select Barnard College alums. Materials in the collection include magazine and newspaper articles, interviews, obituaries, publications, creative writing, press releases, student transcripts, yearbook clippings, diplomas, award certificates, and event programs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1889 - 2022

Publication Rights

Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Barnard College Archives. The Barnard College Archives approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Extent

7.09 Linear Feet (17 Full Hollinger boxes)

0.327 Gigabytes (258 files) : docx, PDF

Language

English

Collection Arrangement

The collection includes two different arrangements for the paper and digital records. The paper records are arranged alphabetically by last name of the alum. For the digital files, the archivist maintained the original order of the files as received from the Alumnae Relations office, in which materials are in chronological groupings based on when the office was notified of an alum's death. Within these groupings, the records are organized alphabetically by the last name of the alum. The archivist placed the digital documents, at the highest directory level, into a new folder with a new file name.

The archivist arranged this collection into the following two series:

Series 1, Paper alum biographical files, is arranged alphabetically by the last name of the alum. Series 2, Digital obituaries received from Alumnae Relations Office, is arranged chronologically based on when the office was notified of an alum's death.

Physical Location

This collection is located in the Barnard Archives and Special Collections, Barnard Library. To use this collection, please contact the Barnard Archives and Special Collections at 212.854.4079 or archives@barnard.edu.

Acquisition Information

The acquisition date and source is unknown. The June 2025 accural was transferred from the office of Alumni Relations and Development in 2022.

Appraisal

The archivist removed duplicate digital documents, unsuccessful file transfers, empty digital folders, and digital files containing alum PII.

Accruals

Additions are expected.

Processing Information

In June 2025, Olivia Newsome processed a digital accural.

  • Death certificates, empty folders, unsuccessful transfers, probate notices
Title
Guide to Alum Biographical Files
Status
Completed
Author
Olivia Newsome
Date
June 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections Repository

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