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The University of Montana College of Arts and Sciences Records, 1941-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Montana College of Arts and Sciences.
Title
The University of Montana College of Arts and Sciences Records
Dates
1941-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
51.0 linear feet
Collection Number
RG 15
Summary
This collection contains records from the College of Arts and Sciences including departmental and divisional records, administrators’ and committees’ records, budgets, reports, correspondence, and personnel files.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula. Personnel files and student files are fully restricted.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

As of 2005, the University of Montana’s College of Arts and Sciences includes 22 divisions and departments and offers 15 specialized and pre-professional programs. In 1900, the College of Fine Arts offered courses in 13 areas and by 1950 this expanded to 23 areas. Many of the University of Montana’s Academic Schools and Colleges originated in the College of Arts and Sciences before becoming independent schools or colleges. These include the College of Forestry and Conservation, College of Health Professional and Biomedical Sciences, the School of Journalism, the School of Education, the School of Business Administration and the School of Fine Arts.

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Content Description

This collection contains records from the College of Arts and Sciences including departmental and divisional records, administrators’ and committees’ records, budgets, reports, correspondence, and personnel files. Series I, General Records, contains departmental and divisional records, administrators’ records, committees’ records, budgets, reports and correspondence. This series is in chronological, alphabetical order. Series II, Personnel Records, contains personnel files pertaining to the College of Arts and Sciences. Series II is restricted.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright to some portions of the collection may be held by The University of Montana

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], The University of Montana. College of Arts and Sciences Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

These records are divided into two series:

Series I: General Files, 43.6 linear ft., 1941-1991

Series II: Student and Personnel Records, 7.4 linear ft. 1952-1970 - RESTRICTED

Acquisition Information

This record group was transferred to the K. Ross Toole Archives by the College of Arts and Sciences in three parts accessioned in 1977, 1991, and 2001.

Future Additions

Additions to the collection are expected.

Processing Note

The processor maintained the original chronological order of the materials with the exception of student and personnel files, which were physically moved into a separate, restricted series.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid prepared by Ann Sullivan
2005

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