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Arnold G. Dana, Class of 1883, Yale College, scrapbook collection titled "Yale: Old and New"

 Collection
Call Number: RU 867

Scope and Contents

The materials consist of 102 scrapbooks (volumes 16-18 are missing) compiled by Arnold Guyot Dana concerning Yale. The scrapbooks, collectively titled "Yale: Old and New," document various aspects of Yale, including presidents, buildings and residential colleges, publications, departments and schools, sports, finances, and student life.

Dates

  • Circa 1800-1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Patrons must use HM 41 instead of the originals, except for volumes 16, 17, and 18, which have not been filmed.

Existence and Location of Copies

The scrapbooks are available on microfilm (19 reels, 35mm.) from Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library at cost. Order no. HM41.

Arrangement

Arranged by topic.

Extent

12 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ru.0867

Abstract

The materials consist of 102 scrapbooks (volumes 16-18 are missing) compiled by Arnold Guyot Dana concerning Yale. The scrapbooks, collectively titled "Yale: Old and New," document various aspects of Yale, including presidents, buildings and residential colleges, publications, departments and schools, sports, finances, and student life.

General note

Forms part of Yale Record Group 48-A (YRG 48-A), Yale pictorial records and collections.

Title
Guide to the Arnold G. Dana, Class of 1883, Yale College, Scrapbook Collection Titled "Yale: Old and New"
Status
Under Revision
Author
compiled by Daniel Hartwig
Date
October 1985
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)

Location

Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours