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Indiana University President's Office records, 1937-1962

612 cubic feet (617 boxes) Collection ID: C213
The first president of what was then Indiana College was elected by the Board of Trustees in 1829. Herman B Wells was named interim president in 1937 and president in 1938, a position he held until 1962. Collection consists primarily of correspondence, reports, and publications. A particularly rich collection, correspondence is to and from Wells and other high ranking university administrators. The files are arranged alphabetically.
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Indiana University President's Office records, 1937-1962 612 cubic feet (617 boxes)

Campus:
Indiana University Bloomington
Repository:
Indiana University Archives
Collection ID:
C213
Date:
1937-1962
Creator:
Indiana University. President
Scope Content:

Following the original order of the records, files are arranged alphabetically by folder heading. Collection is a rich source of university history during this time period, consisting not only of Wells's correspondence, but also the correspondence of several high ranking administrators.

Additions may be made to the collection as additional records are interfiled. Please contact Archives staff for further information.

Physical Description:
612 cubic feet (617 boxes)
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

The Leonard Bernstein Collection, circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990

2100 items.(Approximately) Collection ID: VAD8042
Materials collected from the composition studio of Leonard Bernstein, a conductor, composer, and musician active during the mid-20th century. The collection includes recordings, books, scores, awards, artwork, clothing, furniture, and other artifacts pertaining to his professional and personal life.
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The Leonard Bernstein Collection, circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990 2100 items.(Approximately)

Campus:
Indiana University Bloomington
Repository:
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Collection ID:
VAD8042
Date:
circa 16th century-2001, bulk 1940-1990
Creator:
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
Scope Content:

The collection consists of approximately 2100 items, the complete contents of Bernstein's composition studio in Fairfield, Connecticut . It includes his furniture; office supplies; recordings by Bernstein and other musicians; books, some of which are signed by the authors or Bernstein's friends; artwork and posters, either decorative or relating to performances in which he was conductor or composer; numerous certificates and awards, including Grammys and honorary doctorates; and other personal objects collected throughout Bernstein's life.

The materials in the collection were created between the 16th and 21st centuries, but primarily during Bernstein's career, approximately 1940-1990 .

Physical Description:
2100 items.(Approximately)