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A Guide to the Records at the Indiana University Archives

Finding aid prepared by Anna M. Walter.

Summary Information

Repository
Indiana University Archives
1320 East Tenth Street
Herman B Wells Library E460
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Phone: 812-855-1127
Email: archives@indiana.edu
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives

Creator
University Club (Indiana University, Bloomington).

Title
Indiana University Club records, 1959-2008

Collection No.
C172

Extent
Approximately 2 cubic feet (3 boxes)

Language
Materials are in English

Abstract
The University Club was established at Indiana University in 1959 by combining four older Indiana University clubs: the Men's Faculty Club (established in 1912), the University Women's Club (originally titled the Faculty Women's Club when established in 1913, renamed in 1959), the Women's Faculty Club (established in 1923), and the Newcomer's Club (originally part of the University Women's Club). From 1959 until 1988, the University Club acted as an umbrella organization for the four separate clubs it contained. In this structure each individual club pursued its own programs and also participated in University Club programs. Starting in 1989, however, all programs developed by the four separate clubs have been listed under the rubric of the University Club and have been open to all members of the University Club. The goals of the University Club are to organize and implement social and cultural events.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Advance notice required for access.

Administrative History

The University Club was formed in 1959 by combining four older Indiana University clubs: (1) the Men's Faculty Club (established in 1912), (2) the University Women's Club (originally titled the Faculty Women's Club when first established in 1913, renamed in 1959), (3) the Women's Faculty Club (established in 1923), and the Newcomer's Club (originally part of the University Women's Club). From 1959 until 1988, the University Club acted as an umbrella organization for the four separate clubs it contained. In this structure each individual club pursued its own programs and also participated in University Club programs. Starting in 1989, however, all programs developed by the four separate clubs have been listed under the rubric of the University Club and have been open to all members of the University Club.

The purpose of the University Club is to organize social and cultural events such as dinners, dances, picnics, theater and opera parties, lectures, and receptions for distinguished visitors to the campus. Membership is open to Indiana University professors, instructors, full-time lecturers, librarians, administrative officials, part-time faculty members that are not Indiana University degree candidates, visiting faculty, and spouses of members.

Arrangement

Collection is organized into three series: University Club Papers, Publications, and Scrapbooks.

Scope and Content Note

The University Club collection has been divided into three series: Administrative records, Publications, and Scrapbook.

The first series consists of administrative records from the University Club. These records cover the years from 1959-1988 and are arranged alphabetically by subject. This series contains minutes and programs, financial information, and membership records.

The second series contains publications of the University Club. They span the period from 1997-2008 and are arranged chronologically. This series consists of Yearbooks and Newsletters. The publications in the series give news of events for the University Club and its related groups, the Men’s Faculty Club, the Women’s Faculty & Staff Club, and the University Women’s Club. The Yearbooks contain lists of the officers and board of directors, honorary members, past presidents, and members of the University Club, and also include the constitution and bylaws. The Newsletters list new members.

The third series consists of a large scrapbook for the years 1969-1971, which contains photographs and newspaper clippings documenting University Club events, such as society teas, lectures, and events such as “Gloriana Indiana,” a historical musical drama that relates to the early IU history, and the Mardi Gras Event in 1971 that was held to honor the new president John W. Ryan.

• Indexing Terms

• The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in IUCAT, the IU Libraries' online catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by searching the catalog using these terms.

• • Names
  • University Club (Indiana University) --History --20th century --Sources.
  • University Club (Indiana University) --Archives.
  • University Club (Indiana University) --Records and correspondence.
  • University Club (Indiana University, Bloomington) --History --20th century --Sources.
  • University Club (Indiana University, Bloomington) --Archives.
  • University Club (Indiana University, Bloomington) --Records and correspondence.
  • Indiana University, Bloomington --Societies, etc.
  • University Club (Indiana University)
• • Topics
  • Universities and colleges --Indiana --Societies, etc.

Separated Material

A set of architectural plans of 1959 were pulled and added to the Architectural Records collection. These plans are for additions on the Union Building, and they include drawings and a statement of expenses for the addition.

Related Material

The University Women’s Club collection C21; Men’s Faculty Club collection C306; the Newcomer’s Club collection C307; and the Women’s Faculty Club collection C308.

Administrative Information

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