University of Oregon Board of Regents records , 1874-1926

Overview of the Collection

Title
University of Oregon Board of Regents records
Dates
1874-1926 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.5 linear feet, (7 containers)  :  3 record storage boxes, 3 manuscript boxes, 1 half manuscript box.
Collection Number
UA 123
Summary
In 1876, the Oregon legislature vested a Board of Regents with governance of the University of Oregon, a role that lasted until 1929. Collection contains office files, correspondence, minutes, biennial and annual reports, Deady Hall repair files, department, dorm, and building naming and dedication files, professor profiles, dorm information, and a record book.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Oregon was created by an act of the Oregon legislature in 1872. In 1876, the legislature passed an act to "Provide for the Support and Government of the University of Oregon." Section 2 of that act vested the government of the University in a nine-person Board of Regents. In 1929, the Legislature established the State Department of Higher Education and invested it with the power previously held by the individual Boards of Regents at all Oregon universities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains office files, correspondence, minutes, biennial and annual reports, Deady Hall repair files, department, dorm, and building naming and dedication files, professor profiles, dorm information, and a record book.

Material is organized by accession and includes the following material: (lists are not comprehensive)

Accession 1996.849.A: Office files, correspondence, minutes, Deady Hall repair files, letters of support for UO creating and funding, and financial records, 1874-1916.

Accession 1996.96.A: Biennial and annual reports, 1885-1926.

Accession 2005.43.A: Record book, c. 1900s.

Accession 10667.A: Department, dorm, and building naming and dedication files, professor profiles, and dorm information.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
  • Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene

Corporate Names

  • University of Oregon
  • University of Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Administrative records
  • Annual reports
  • Correspondence
  • Financial records
  • Office files
  • Receipts (financial records)
  • Reports