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1959 Buffalonian Talking Page 45 rpm record, 1959

The recording crackles to life, then bursts into fanfare. The announcer, in full radio voice, narrates the “talking page,” a 45-rpm disc included with the 1959 Buffalonian yearbook. Together, they provided “a verbal, as well as a pictorial résumé of the year’s activities.”

We hear of exciting news from all corners of the university. The football team had its best year ever. Count Basie performed at the Alpha Phi Delta Winter Dance. A scientist from the Bell Aircraft Corporation presented a lecture on rockets and the space age.

Finally, the charming 11-minute record draws to a close with an instrumental version of UB’s alma mater, signaling the end of an era for the Class of ’59, but also the beginning of a new adventure. Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas lent his voice to the 45, offering this message to graduating students: “With the loss of hair or the graying of hair or perhaps getting just a little bit paunchy, may you always be prouder year by year of your alma mater, the University of Buffalo.”

Similar to an old-time radio show, the narrator of the “talking page” is accompanied by a gamut of sound effects, including a ringing alarm clock and a yawn; Hayes Hall clock’s Westminster chimes; footsteps falling on campus pavement; and the ka-chunking rhythm of an IBM machine shooting out mid-semester grades.

*Text from “Objectology: The Sounds of College,” by Rebecca Rudell, in At Buffalo, Summer 2016. Online, along with a digital file of the record, at http://www.buffalo.edu/atbuffalo/article-page-summer-2016.host.html/content/shared/www/atbuffalo/articles/Summer-2016/in-every-issue/objectology.detail.html

Topics: Publications, University History Resources, Student Life

2009 Middle States Periodic Review records, 1998-2009

The 2009 Middle States Periodic Review records, 1998-2009 includes periodic review reports, review commission workshops, memorandum, correspondence, printouts of presentations, unit reports, and accreditation status.

Topics: Education History, University History Resources

2024 Middle States Self Study and Report records

Self study report and accreditation website from the University at Buffalo's 2024 Middle States Commission on Higher Education evaluation.

Topics: University History Resources

Amherst Campus Clippings, 1962-1980

Newspaper clippings dealing with various aspects of the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, in Amherst, New York.

Topics: University History Resources

Amherst campus site resolutions, maps, and memoranda, 1968-1969

Amherst campus site resolutions, maps, and memoranda (mainly photocopies), pertaining to the groundbreaking of the Amherst campus and the existing buildings that were present at that time. Collection includes copy of June 27, 1968 resolution by the UB Council for the Amherst campus; memos with description of the master plan and college sites; and several news releases detailing the design firms associated with the campus (Davis, Broday and Associates and Milstein, Wittek, Davis, and Hamilton), and structures on the Amherst parcel before construction. These structures were sold at public auction and required buyers to remove the structures from the site. Structures included frame and concrete homes, cottages, and barns on Rensch Road, Millersport Highway, and Skinnersville Road.

Topics: University History Resources

Annual Reports of Deans and Directors [microfilm], 1931-1982

This collection contains microfilmed annual reports from 1931 to 1982 of schools, departments, offices, institutes and centers of the University at Buffalo. In the 1980s, a portion of annual reports were microfilmed as the original reports were fragile typescripts or degrading mimeographs.

Reports in this collection cover pivotal moments in the development of the University. Particularly noteworthy are reports of the World War II era, (which include war training programs, job placement for women, and veterans services); Chancellor Samuel Capen’s tutorial instruction plan; and the establishment of the Colleges in the late 1960s through the 1970s.

As a format, annual reports give a broad overview of the University at a given point in time, including of academic units, budgets, bequests and fundraising, campus planning, and facilities; and statistics such as enrollment, degrees conferred, and faculty research publication. These reports are a critical research resource as they offer not only “what was,” but “what might have been” (i.e. insight into the assumed and planned trajectories of departments, campuses, budgets, academics, etc.) as well as “firsts.” Goals of programs and departments at their inception are noted. Reports of Schools and Faculties, particularly after 1950, often incorporate reports of departments.

Researchers should also consult individual collections for departments, schools, offices, etc. for additional reports either falling outside this date range or not microfilmed.

Topics: Education History, Publications, University History Resources

Annual Reports of Deans and Directors, 1966-2017

Annual reports give a broad overview of the University at a given point in time, including of academic units, budgets, bequests and fundraising, campus planning, and facilities; and statistics such as enrollment, degrees conferred, and faculty research publication. These reports are a critical resource for researchers as they offer not only “what was,” but “what might have been” (i.e. insight into the assumed and planned trajectory of departments, campuses, budgets, academics, etc.) as well as “firsts.” Goals of programs and departments at their inception are noted.

This collection contains printed annual reports of schools, departments, offices institutes and centers of the University at Buffalo. Materials were collected by University Archives on an ad hoc basis; therefore, the collection is not comprehensive. Researchers are advised to consult records of individual schools, departments, offices, institutes, and centers for additional annual reports.

In the 1980s, a portion of annual reports were microfilmed and cover the years 1931 to 1982. This film is available for use; see 5/2/MF 353-454.

 

Topics: Education History, Publications, University History Resources

Buffalo Film Seminars collection

Handouts about films shown as part of Buffalo Film Seminars, a course taught in the English Department at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Spring 2000-.

Topics: University History Resources

Campaign for UB, Generation to Generation printed material, 1998-2003

Print and audiovisual materials from the 2000 Campaign for UB.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections

Campus Unrest at the State University of New York at Buffalo Records, 1965-1990

This collection contains materials related to campus unrest at the University at Buffalo, 1966-1970. Included are materials regarding the "Faculty 45," and artifacts such as buttons, strike flags, banners, a tear gas canister, and a recording of the "Hayes Hall Blues," a song about the "Faculty 45."

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Campus Unrest Images by Gary Friend, 1970

These images depict scenes from the violent student protests and demonstrations which occurred on the University at Buffalo South Campus in 1970.  The images on this CD-ROM originally appeared in UB today, v. 23, no. 2 (Winter 2005).  The second disc includes a statement of responsibility: "By Gary Friend and Joe Parise."  Also included in the collection are sheets that contain prints of the images.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources, Audio/Visual collections

Campus Unrest scrapbook

A scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, internal University at Buffalo departmental documents and administrative documents related to Campus Unrest.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Canadian-American Studies Committee records, 1932-2011

Collection contains analog and digital reports of the Canadian-American Studies Committee concerning the Canadian Studies Program Enhancement Grant and the growth and interest of the study of Canada at the University at Buffalo, particularly through the development of the Canadian-American Studies Committee, the Canadian Studies Academic Program, the Canada-United States Trade Center, and the Canada-United States Legal Studies Center, 2002-2011. Thiscollection also includes a copy of the Canadian Geographical Journal, Vol. IV, No. 5, from May 1932.

Topics: University History Resources

Capen (Samuel P.) Hoods, Honorary Degrees, and Awards, 1922-1950

This collection contains the hoods, honorary degrees, and awards that Capen received during his career as an instructor at Clark College to his tenure as Chancellor of the University at Buffalo. In particular, the collection contains the University at Buffalo seal and the keys to Foster and Science Halls that he received on his inauguration to the University at Buffalo.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Capen (Samuel P.) Office of the President files on, 1922-1957

The Office of the President Files on Samuel P. Capen, 1922-1957 [bulk 1922], includes files containing biographical information on Chancellor Samuel P. Capen and the members of his family; also records concerning the inauguration of Capen in October 1922, as Chancellor of the University of Buffalo. Capen served from 1922 to 1950. The Dedication of Rotary Field and Foster Hall took place at the same time as the inauguration of Chancellor Capen. The collection includes news clippings, meeting minutes, event programs, invitations, speech transcripts, photographs, correspondence, and memorabilia.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Centennial Celebration of the University of Buffalo collection, 1946

Records pertaining to the Centennial of the University of Buffalo, 1946, including clippings; scrapbook; photographs; correspondence; invitations; programs; committee reports, etc.

Topics: University History Resources

Center for Research and Education in Special Environments records

Records created by the Center for Research and Education in Special Environments (CRESE) from 1960-2014. Contains research materials, including notes, photographs, slides, and chamber logs, closing documents, and audiovisual material on tape, DVD and reel. Much of the material pertains to diving.

Topics: University History Resources, Audio/Visual collections

Center for the Arts grand opening festival album, 1994

Photograph album documenting the opening ceremony for the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts.

Topics: University History Resources, Photographs

College Chartering Committee records, 1974

Records concerning the chartering of the Colleges, 1974 as kept by Yoram Szekely, Executive Secretary of the College Chartering Committee.

Topics: University History Resources

College chartering documents, 1974-1975

Chartering documents concerning the Colleges, 1974-1975. Formats includes records, microfilm, and reels. The media recordings may not be available in the library at this time.

Topics: University History Resources

Commencement programs, 1883-2022

Programs from University at Buffalo's various commencement ceremonies.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections, Photographs

Committee on General Administration and Dean's Council legislation book, 1936-1962

Notebook contains resolutions of the Dean’s Council and Committee on General Administration, covering 1936 to 1962, when the University of Buffalo was a private institution and prior to the 1962 merger with the State University of New York. The majority of the resolutions are by the General Administration Committee. For researchers, this collection offers a good index to policy and policy changes between 1936 and 1962. Acts cover buildings and campus planning, academic divisions, fraternities, tuition, and all other aspects of University administrative policies.

Topics: University History Resources

Confucius Institute collection, 2010-2022

The collection contains materials created and collected by the Confucius Institute chapter of the State University of New York at Buffalo (known as the University at Buffalo Confucius Institute or UBCI). Comprising physical and born-digital media, collection materials include documentation of events and activities, official publications issued by the Institute, awards, and signage.

Topics: University History Resources

Construction Photographs 1952-1994 [1971-1994 bulk]

This collection consists of photographs of North and South Campus buildings and sites in various stages of construction.

Topics: Photographs, University History Resources

Council Committee on Building and Grounds. Campus Buildings records, 1952-1959

Materials related to University at Buffalo campus construction between 1952 and 1959.

Topics: University History Resources

Course Catalogs, 1955-1997

The collection, Course Catalogs, 1955-1997, includes course catalogs, general advisement materials, course flyers, materials related to undergraduate degree minors and graduate school programs.

Topics: Publications, University History Resources, Student Life

Dental Medicine (School of) Department of Oral Biology publications, 1982-1992

Publications by the faculty of the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1988-1991.

Topics: University History Resources, Publications

Dental School faculty minutes, 1891-1941

Faculty meeting minutes from the School of Dentistry.

Topics: University History Resources, Education History, Faculty

Dental School, George B. Snow Award receipt books, 1892-1962

Receipt books for the George R. Snow Awards.

Topics: Student Life, University History Resources

Dentistry (School of) accreditation documents, 1972

Documents prepared by the School of Dentistry for national accreditation.

Topics: University History Resources

Department of Chemistry records

The Department of Chemistry records consists of administrative and departmental documentation, with particular focus on the graduate program. Of notable interest are the Annual Reports, Self Studies, Graduate Program Reviews, and photographic material, including digital images.

Topics: University History Resources

Division of Student Affairs annual reports

This collection contains annual reports from the Division of Student Affairs from 1981-1988. During this time period, offices such as Residence Life, Career Planning, Financial Aid, Student Testing and Research, University Counseling and Student Health reported to the Division of Student Affairs.

Topics: Education History, Student Life, University History Resources

Documenting the University at Buffalo Community Experience during COVID-19 Pandemic collection, 2020

Documenting the University at Buffalo Community Experience during COVID-19 Pandemic collection, 2020 contains materials submitted by University at Buffalo faculty, staff, and students sharing their experiences living, learning, and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics: University History Resources, Education History, Photographs, Audio/Visual Collections, Student Life, Buffalo and Western NY History

Eastman (Valerie) Files as First Coordinator of the Women's Studies College, 1970-1977

Includes reports, catalogs, position papers, minutes, leaflets and notes concerning the Women's Studies College.

Topics: University History Resources, Women's History in WNY

Education (School of) records, 1950-1967

Records, ca. 1950-1967, kept by Dr. Robert Fisk, Dean of the School of Education, including correspondence, general office files; records concerning the International Teacher Education, 1953-56; and reports and other documents concerning the Inter-University Project, ca. 1961-65.

Topics: University History Resources, Education History

Ephemera collection, 1868-1992

Ephemera including schedules, invitations, programs, medals, and other items from the departments of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, and law. Also includes general UB ephemera.

Topics: University History Resources, Ephemera

Faculty Executive Committee records

This collection contains minutes, correspondence, surveys and reports of the Faculty Executive Committee from 1995-2002.

Topics: University History Resources

Faculty Executive Committee records

This collection contains minutes, correspondence, surveys and reports of the Faculty Executive Committee from 2002-.

Topics: University History Resources

Faculty Senate Executive Committee minutes

Minutes from the University at Buffalo Faculty Senate Executive Commitee's meetings from 1977 to the present. Includes paper copies of minutes from 1977-2007 and digital copies of minutes from 1995 to the present.

Topics: University History Resources

Faculty Senate minutes

Minutes from University at Buffalo Faculty Senate meetings. Includes paper minutes from 1977-2007 and digital minutes from 2023 to the present.

Topics: University History Resources

Fillmore (Millard) Commemoration Event collection, 1960-2019

Invitations, clippings, event programs, and speech transcripts (incomplete) for the annual Millard Fillmore Commemoration event held at Fillmore's grave site in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York. Coverage of speech transcripts is roughly 1960-2009.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources,

Furnas (Clifford C.) Campus Site Study Task Group records, 1963-1964

On July 3, 1963, President Furnas wrote a memo expressing his personal thoughts and opinions about the size and growth potential of the (then present) Main Street campus. He suggested either a split campus site or an entirely new site. At the UB Fall Conference, September 19-20, 1963, John A. Beane brought the problem and possible solutions before the faculty and administration.

On October 7, 1963, Claude Puffer wrote a report entitled, “Should We Consider a New Campus?” and in November presented an “Alternate Master Plan for SUNYAB.”

By this time, the campus community was becoming interested in the future of the University. Furnas called a Campus Location Discussion on December 23, 1963. At that time, information about the present campus and alternate future sites or additions were discussed. Furnas appointed the Campus-Site Study Task Groups and provided them with statistics and other information.

On January 10, 1964, Furnas presented a memo with approximate reactions and preferences of the Campus-Site Study Task Groups. Then, on January 15, he sent each Task Group a copy of his recommendations to SUNY on the Buffalo Campus site(s). By late January and early February, each committee had reacted with approvals, corrections, additions, and suggestions.

Furnas wrote a “Recapitulation of Site-Selection Arguments” on February 3, 1964.

The collection includes 3 copies (in most cases) of reports and memos exchanged during the period July 3, 1963 to February 3, 1964. See less

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Furnas (Clifford C.) Memorial Room collection, 1900-2010

Collection includes records documenting the creation of the Clifford C. Furnas Memorial Room in Room 531 of Capen Hall at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York and the Memorial Exhibit in the University Archives, and nearly 900 pieces of memorabilia. Note: Location guide for the memorabilia is in Box/Folder 47.1.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Furnas (Clifford C.) SUNY merger records, 1959-1964

Records (mainly photocopies) of President Clifford Furnas concerning the University of Buffalo and State University of New York merger in 1962. Much of the records contain statistics of the twenty years leading up to the UB-SUNY merger, and include budgets, enrollment (including some with breakdowns by program and gender), faculty, research, and building construction. Additional narratives give historical context and significant overview of the University of Buffalo at the time of the merger and the immediate years prior, as well as alternate paths in lieu of the merger.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Greater University of Buffalo Development Program and other events, 1923-1964

Records of memorials, convocations, anniversary celebrations, and fund campaigns held by the University. The majority of files concern the 1951-1952 Development Campaign, including the 1951 Niagara Frontier Convocation. This material is arranged chronologically and includes minutes, memoranda, lists of committee members and participants, diagrams of organizational structure, printed pamphlets, and other materials.

Topics: University History Resources

Greek Life Review Committee Report, August 2019

Records related to Greek letter societies at the University at Buffalo.

Topics: University History Resources, Student Life, Digital Collections

Greiner (William R.) collection, 1991-2010

The William R. Greiner collection is comprised of five distinct collections, each described in its own series: 4/13/819, New York State resolution on the death of William R. Greiner; 4/13/966, William R. Greiner inaugural letters; 4/13/1106, William R. Greiner Renmin Law School mementos; 4/13/1143, William R. Greiner speeches and remarks; and 4/13/1249, William R. Greiner Kente graduation stoles.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Greiner (William R.) photographs, 1990-2005 (bulk 1992-1996)

Photographs, 1990-2005, of William R. Greiner as Provost and President of the State University of New York at Buffalo and other university events, arranged chronologically, showing Greiner and other participating in university commencements, dinners, dedications, meetings and other events. Of particular interest is coverage of the World University Games (WUGS), and Distinguished Speakers such as Bill Moyer, George H. Bush, John Glenn, Ken Burns, and Colin Powell.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources, Photographs

Hayes Hall Blues, April 1970

Digital reproductions of the original 45 rpm recording of the Hayes Hall Blues made by Michael H. Frisch and Charles Keil in April 1970.  The disc includes a copy of the lyrics in DOC, PDF and HTML formats. The recording is in both music audio CD and CD-ROM data formats. 

The disc also includes two versions of the UB alma mater, unrelated to the Hayes Hall Blues.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources, Audio/Visual collections

Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender records, 1997-2020

Contains analog and digital records of the Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender records, including: planning and promotional materials for workshops, lectures, conferences, celebrations, and other events; annual reports and drafts; information on IREWG grants, scholarships, and other awards; lists and descriptions of courses and curricula related to women and gender, including the Women's Studies program; documents related to Institutepromotion and outreach, including scholar interviews and the "Gender Matters' podcast; records from program collaborations and co-sponsorships; text drafts and final copies of newsletters, Listserv postings, brochures, and other publications; agendas, meeting minutes, and directories for IREWG committees, subcommittees, and focus groups; and records related to the administrative operations of the institute.

Also contains audiovisual material including VHS copies of films and IREWG events as well as streaming video of the 2005 Conference on Military Culture and Gender.

Topics: Women's History in WNY, Audio/Visual collections, University History Resources

Ketter (Robert L.) appointment books, 1969-1981

14 volumes of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter's appointment books. Ketter was President from 1970-1982. The appointment books were kept for Ketter by Edna Thill, Secretary to the President.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Ketter (Robert L.) evaluation records, 1974

In 1973, the SUNY Board of Trustees established a five-year term appointment for Presidents, with reappointment contingent upon evaluation and review according to procedures spelled out in documents in this collection. Ketter was the first of the Presidents to be evaluated and seems to have been the first to undergo such an evaluation in the country.

The collection contains "Guidelines for the Review Process for the Chancellor and Presidents," Ketter's appraisal, and the "Final Report of the Ad Hoc Committee for Presidential Performance Review at SUNY/AB."

Ketter's appraisal is notable for his contextual narrative of the University at Buffalo in the years immediately prior to his term, through 1974. Included are his assessment of the University's relationship with the greater Western New York community; university administrative and governance structures; enrollment; campus and academic planning; and funding.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Ketter (Robert L.) inauguration scrapbooks, 19671

Two scrapbooks of the inauguration of Robert L. Ketter as President of the University at Buffalo on February 15, 1971. Scrapbooks include invitations, schedules, badges, tickets and other ephemera, photographs, and news clippings.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Ketter (Robert L.) speeches and remarks, 1970-1982

File of speeches, remarks, introductions and other public statements delivered by SUNY at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter, 1970-1982, arranged in chronological order. Ketter was President from 1970-1982. In addition to drafts of speeches, the file also includes background information, comments and suggestions of the speeches by members of the University administration.

Also includes subject files kept by Harry Jackson, on various topics in higher education, likely used as source material in Ketter’s speeches. The files include notes, pamphlets, reports, newspaper clippings, and other printed items, and some original correspondence and memoranda of Harry Jackson, President Ketter and other University administrators.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Kolesnick (Bruce A.) World University Games collection, 1990-2004

Collection contains ephemera and memorabilia as well as audiovisual material as collected by Bruce A. Kolesnick during his work as special assistant to UB's executive director of the 1993 World University Games.

Topics: University History Resources, Sports, UB People

Location, Location, Location: A Special History of the University of/at Buffalo, 1969-2007

Collection contains the documents, reports and other materials used in the writing of the book Location, Location, Location: A Special History of the University of'/at Buffalo by William R. Greiner and Thomas Headrick.

Topics: University History Resources, Education History, Digital Collections

Love Canal Collections at the University at Buffalo

The University Archives is the repository of numerous collections related to environmental issues in Western New York. Particular attention has been paid to the environmental disaster Love Canal.

This website includes an introduction to the history and background of the events that occurred at Love Canal, two chronologies of events, scanned documents of the Ecumenical Task Force, database of Love Canal articles, and a glossary of definitions for individuals, organizations, businesses, government agencies, chemical waste dump sites, and major issues relating to Love Canal and other local environmental disaster areas.

Topics: Environmental Issues in WNY, Love Canal, University History Resources

Murphy, Orville T. papers, 1966-1976

Papers of Orville T. Murphy pertaining to curriculum and faculty governance, Department of History; activities of the search committee for the position of Director of American Studies; documents related to student demonstrations; documents related to the William Pryor Letchworth papers and other local archives.

Topics: University History Resources, Campus Unrest, UB People, Education History

National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science records

Contains the digital and paper records of the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science at the University at Buffalo. Records include, clippings, publications, survey reports, bibliographies, training videos, workshop materials, and conference materials.

Topics: University History Resources

Navel (Jeanette Martin) photograph retirement album, 1922-1969

Jeanette Martin Navel served as Secretary to the Chancellors and Presidents of the University of Buffalo, and the State University of New York at Buffalo, from 1922 to her retirement in 1969 (Chancellor Capen to President Meyerson). This album was presented to her on her retirement, and includes photographs of the University and more than fifty letters from members of the University administration, faculty, and staff, containing recollections of “Miss Martin’s” almost fifty years of service.

Photographs mainly consist of University Chancellors and Presidents, both portraits and at University events. Letters from UB people contain information on the then private University of Buffalo, including details of daily life, etc. An itemized list of photographs and letter correspondents is available on request.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Norton (Charles P.) speeches, 1905-1920

Two scrapbooks of speeches, 1905-07 (incomplete), with a few items up to 1920. Norton was Vice Chancellor of the University of Buffalo from 1905-1909, and Chancellor from 1909-1920. The main topic of the speeches, correspondence, and clippings in this collection is the “University Extension” movement of which he was the chief spokesperson during this period.

Also includes a speech on “The College Idea,” circa 1909-1910, and a photocopy of a letter from Norton to Stanford University President David Starr Jordon, February 8, 1910, about the development of the University of Buffalo.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Office of the President general files, 1921-1974 [bulk 1969-1974]

This collection consists of records from the Office of the President organized under ninteen major categories such as Administration, Committees, Facilities, Governance and Research.  Though some of the files date back as far as 1921, the bulk of the files are dated 1969-1974.  Of particular interest are the many files on Campus Unrest at the University at Buffalo, which can be found throughout the collection.

It is important to note that there is a great deal of overlap between this collection and collection 5/4/288: Office of the President general files, 1946-1973.  Researchers interested in Campus Unrest or the 1969‑1974 time period in general must consult both collections.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Office of the President general files, 1946-1973 [bulk 1969-1973]

This collection consists of records from the Office of the President organized under major categories such as Administration, Committees, Facilities, Governance and Research.  Though some of the files date back as far as 1946, the bulk of the files are dated 1969-1973.  Of particular interest are the many files on Campus Unrest at the University at Buffalo which can be found throughout the collection.  This collection also contains a considerable amount of information about the University of Buffalo's merger with the State University of New York.

It is important to note that there is a great deal of overlap between this collection and collection 5/4/470: Office of the President general files, 1921-1974.  Researchers interested in Campus Unrest or the 1969‑1974 time period in general must consult both collections.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Office of the President monthly reports, 1964-1975

These monthly reports give a broad overview of the University at Buffalo from 1964 to 1975 (reports were not created for the summer months of July and August). Heavy on statistics, included are enrollment numbers, at large and for academic units, and with comparisons to previous years. Data on campus buildings and planning, academic accreditations, evidence of faculty research and publication, awards, and policies, and university events are also included.

These reports cover pivotal years in the history of the University, namely the first decade as a state institution, expansion to the North (Amherst) campus, and student unrest. For example, the May 1964 report includes a description of President Furnas’ decision to allow Selective Service exams to be administered on campus. That decision prompted the first campus student sit-in on May 2. The report describes the decision, the concerns of the protesters, and the creation of a University Task Force Committee, made up of students and faculty.

Of particular note: Some files include the final reports, as well as the “raw data” and/or background material used to create the report. This background material offers highly detailed descriptions of faculty, departments, facilities, and events on campus, and may not have been written into the final monthly report. Researchers would be well-served to study this documentation.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Office of the President permanent files, 1938-1969

This collection contains subject files from the Office of the President covering various topics of University at Buffalo administration.  Arranged alphabetically, each file often contains many year's worth of records on a given topic (ex. 1950-1975).  Of particular interest are the files on academic freedom, the Feinberg Law and the resultant Keyishian v. Board of Regents lawsuit, and the House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAC).

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Office of University Events: Commencement records, 2020

Office of University Events: Commencement records, 2020 contains materials related to the virtual commencement ceremonies held by University at Buffalo's various schools in May 2020.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections, Audio/Visual collections, Photographs

Pedagogy (School of) records, 1895-1898

Contains a minute book, register, catalogs, and other printed material of the School of Pedagogy, University of Buffalo, 1895-1898.

Topics: University History Resources, Education History

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (School of) annual reports, 2005-2016

Annual reports from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Topics: Publications, University History Resources, Digital Collections

Photographic History of the Department of Physiology at Buffalo collection

Contains the bound and digital versions of the Photographic History of the Department of Physiology at Buffalo, as well as the original unbound papers used to create them. Also contains introductory materials, copies of photographs, and five biographical sketches of prominent figures in the study of Physiology and history of the Department of Physiology at Buffalo.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections

Planck (Charles) Professor as Master of College F papers, 1968-1973

Papers of Charles Planck, professor of political science and first Master of College F from its establishment in October 1968 until his resignation in June 1973. The papers are primarily concerned with the planning of College F, courses offered by College F, other colleges, and university relations with the colleges. Also included are papers relating to the Radical Faculty Caucus of 1969 and the "Hayes 45" faculty arrested in the strike of 1970.

Topics: Education History, UB People, University History Resources

Prominent Visitors to Buffalo, 1964-2013

This collection chronicles many of the politicians, authors, musicians, and activists that visited Buffalo as well as UB. Documentation includes photographs, coverage of events from the UB Spectrum student newspaper, and related ephemera. Speakers include Robert F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, Muhammad Ali, and Ralph Nader. Much of the coverage is from events from the 1960s and 1970s. Additional visitors and content are regularly added to the collection.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections

Public Affairs (Office of) Empire State Games File, 1982-1987

Records, 1983-1987, concerning the Empire State Games, a New York State amateur athletic competition, hosted by the University at Buffalo in 1985 and 1986.

Topics: University History Resources

Registration Statistics, 1931-1976

Registration statistics for the summer sessions, 1931-1960, and for the total registration at the university, 1948-1976, compiled by the Office of Admissions and Records.

Topics: Student Life, University History Resources

Sample (Steven B.) appointment books, 1981-1990

10 volumes of University at Buffalo President Steven B. Sample's appointment books. Sample was President from 1982-1991. The appointment books were kept for Sample by Louise Small, Secretary to the President.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Sample (Steven B.) inaugural files, 1982

Files concerning arrangements for the inauguration of Steven B. Sample as President of the State University of New York at Buffalo on October 12, 1982. Sample served from from 1982-1991. Includes scheduling, guest lists, committee minutes and correspondence, publicity, Sample’s inaugural address, and assorted ephemera.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Sample (Steven B.) photographs, Part I, 1981-1991

Photographs of Steven B. Sample as University at Buffalo President, showing Sample at university events. Sample was President from 1982-1991. Photos include University commencements, dinners, building dedications, meetings, homecomings, local politicians and notables, sports, visitors, speakers, delegations, and other events. Notable people present in the collection include designer Serge Chermayeff, conductor Semyon Bychkov, diplomat Henry Kissinger, poets John Montague and Robert Creeley, reporters Leslie Stahl and Tom Brokaw, Presidents Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela, activist Andrew Young, and astronomer Carl Sagan.

Photos are primarily 3 x 5 inch color prints with some 8 x 10 inch enlargements. There are two sets of photographs. The second set, contained in nine manuscript boxes, are duplicates and/or variants of the main collection stored in binders. Box 9 also includes some undated and/or unidentified prints and negatives.

The collection list is of the photographs in the binders. Those photos marked with and asterisk are also in the boxes. Photographers for Public Affairs took most of the photos; the public affairs photograph file number is included on the container list.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources, Photographs

Sample (Steven B.) photographs, Part II, 1981-1991

Photographs of Steven B. Sample as University at Buffalo President, showing Sample at university events. Sample was President from 1982-1991. Photos include University commencements, dinners, building dedications, meetings, homecomings, local politicians and notables, sports, visitors, speakers, delegations, and other events. This a corollary collection to 4/12/969, Steven B. Sample photographs, Part I, which contains the vast majority of photos from Sample’s presidency with enhanced description of images. It is likely that this collection (4/12/1275) duplicates 4/12/969, at least in part.

Photographs are primarily 3 x 5 in. color prints, with some 4 x 6 and 5 x 7 enlargements.

Box 1, 1981-1989; includes Fisher Price, Service awards, Incubator, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Bruno Freschi reception, Carl Sagan, and Spanish delegation.

Box 2, 1989-1991; includes Service awards, Council black tie event, and English tea.

Box 3, undated; includes Singapore trip and unidentified events.

Topics: UB People, University History Resources, Photographs

Sample (Steven B.) speeches and remarks, 1982-1991

This collection contains the speeches and remarks given by Steven B. Sample while President of the State University of New York at Buffalo. Events where these speeches and remarks were given include commencements, building dedications, dinners, receptions and government hearings.

Special note of titled speeches include:

“Liberal Arts in a Technological Age,” Box 17

“Choosing Excellence,” Box 23

“Whence Come and Wither Go the Liberal Arts and Sciences,” Box 33

“The Use and Beauty of the Humanities,” Box 38

“Looking Back, Looking Forward,” Box 43

Topics: UB People, University History Resources

Spectrum photographs

Students at the University at Buffalo launched a new newspaper in December 1950. The Spectrum succeeded the Bee (1921-1950) and Argus (1947-1950). This collection comprises primarily prints but includes some negatives.

Topics: Sports, UB, Buffalo and WNY History, Photographs, UB, Publications, UB, University History Resources, Student Life

Staff Executive Committee records, 2008-

Collection contains digital files created by the Professional Executive Committee and Staff Executive Committee, including minutes, agendas, meeting documents, images, video from the FEC/SEC brown bag session, governance documents, subcommittee files, a State of the Libraries sound recording, and survey results.

Topics: University History Resources

Stein (Ronald H.) records as Assistant to the President, 1971-1982 [bulk 1977-1979]

This collection consists of the working files of Ronald H. Stein from his time as Assistant to the President. Prominent among these are files containing information about affirmative action initiatives, faculty and professional staff unions, and the University at Buffalo’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Topics: Education History, UB People, University History Resources

Student Association Sesquicentennial Time Capsule, 1996

Mementos of 1996 collected by State University of New York at Buffalo students during the sesquicentennial of the University and intended to remain sealed as a time capsule until 2046. The items were presented to President William R. Greiner at the 150th commencement on May 19, 1996.

This time capsule contains more than fifty items. The items relate to student life and information about the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996.

Not to be opened until the bicentennial of the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2046.

 

Topics: Student Life, Ephemera, University History Resources

Student Personnel Services and Office of Admissions annual reports, 1948-1967

This collection contains annual reports created by the heads of units within Student Personnel Services for the Dean of Students, and also contains annual reports created by the Dean of Students for the Chancellor/President of the University, 1951-1967. The bulk of materials are dated 1951-1967, with some additional documents dated 1948. There are smaller admissions reports throughout the scope of the collection 1951-1966, and distinct admissionsannual reports dated 1966-1967, after the Office of Admissions was formed.

Topics: University History Resources

Student Unrest in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences records, 1970

Records, 1970, pertaining to student unrest in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences assembled by Gloria Koontz, department secretary. Includes leaflets, memoranda, position papers and other materials.

Topics: Campus Unrest, Ephemera, University History Resources

Support Your Campus Police Treasurer records, 1967-1968

Announcements, correspondence and financial records for Support Your Campus Police, a grassroots fundraising campaign organized by professors Alan R. Andreasen and Newton Garver. They sought to recognize the UB campus police for their unarmed response to students protesting the December 18, 1967 recruitment visit of Dow Chemical Corporation, the makers of napalm. Andreasen and Garver believed the unarmed response of the campus police helped minimize violence at the demonstration. Receiving mostly small donations from UB faculty, staff and administrators, Support Your Campus Police raised over $500.00 in little over a month.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

Task Force records, Office of the President, Robert Ketter administration

Records kept by Lawrence A. Cappiello, Assistant to the Executive Vice President, on five task forces appointed by President Robert Ketter in 1970.  Ketter established these task forces to study major issues facing the University at Buffalo. At that time, the University had experienced significant events, including campus unrest, an academic restructuring of the College of Arts and Sciences into Faculties, and planned expansion to the Amherst (North) campus. The task forces were Community Relations (Richard G. Brandenburg and Ralph W. Loew, chairs), University Community (Alan J. Drinnan, chair), University Governance (Donald W. Rennie, chair), University Organization (Daniel H. Murray, chair), and University Goals (Charles H. V. Ebert, chair). Each chair served as a general steering committee, preparing final reports and recommendations of the task forces forwarded to Ketter.

The collection has been minimally processed.  However, descriptions of each task force and their charge can be found in the collection finding aid.

Topics: University History Resources, Campus Unrest

UB Finding Aids

This database provides access to finding aids for institutional and manuscript collections in the University Archives. Finding aids include information on the contents of a collection such as size, arrangement, and an inventory of materials.

Note: The database does not represent all archival collections; additional collections are described in the University Libraries Catalog.

Topics: University History Resources

UB Living Stipend Movement records, 2017-2020

Records from UB Living Stipend, an organization focused on increasing wages for graduate student teachers and researchers.

Topics: Education History, University History Resources, Campus Unrest, Digital Collections, Social Activism, Student Life

UB Medicine, 2013-present

UB Medicine, 2013- contains published issues of UB Medicine, the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences' alumni magazine.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections, Publications

UB People Database

University Archives maintains files on many UB faculty, staff, and others associated with the university.  Materials contained in each file varies, but can include portraits, clippings, obituaries, publications, and/or curriculum vitae.

Topics: UB People, Photographs, University History Resources

UB Salary Information

The State University of New York at Buffalo Salary Roster is available for inspection in the University Archives during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

The Salary Roster is compiled by the UB Department of Human Resource Services and updated annually, late in the calendar year.

Salaries are included for all state salaried positions including graduate and teaching assistants (GAs and TAs). Non-State funded positions and student assistants are not included.

The Salary Roster is arranged alphabetically by employee name. Appointment type and department affiliation are provided.

Photocopying of the Salary Roster is not permitted.

Salary information is not provided over the telephone or via e-mail inquiry.

Topics: University History Resources

UB Sports History Database

This collection covers the early years of University at Buffalo athletics. The collection will continue to grow in phases and will eventually encompass all UB intercollegiate sports teams (both men’s and women’s) from their beginnings to the present day.

Topics: Sports, University History Resources, Digital Collections

University Antiquities collection, circa 1900-1980

A collection of boxed items, including china, silver, brass. Some items from the Capen, Lockwood, and Hochstetter estates.

Topics: University History Resources

University Archives Historical Film collection

Over 130 16mm films in University Archives have now been digitized and are available for view online. Among the footage are the annual Moving Up Day parades, commencements, football games, marching band formations, student unrest, and campus construction. Some gems were uncovered, including rare footage of the interior of the Darwin Martin house, mid-century downtown Buffalo, Lionel Hampton, and a Buffalo Sabres vs. Buffalo Norsemen hockey game. 

Topics: Audio/Visual Collections, Buffalo and WNY History, Campus Unrest, Design Archives, Digital Collections, Sports, Student Life, UB People, University History Resources, Wright, Frank Lloyd

University Archives oral history collection

Sound recordings of interviews of members of the University at Buffalo community, conducted by University Archives staff. Includes streaming audio interviews of previous University Archivists Shonnie Finnegan and John Edens.

Topics: University History Resources, Audio/Visual collections, Oral History, Buffalo and WNY History

University at Buffalo Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web Archive, 2020-2022

A collection of web sites that relate to the operation of the university in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, web sites that document the communication efforts of the university to the wider university community, web sites that document policies created and implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and web sites that complement the University Archives’ existing collecting areas including student publications.

Topics: University History Resources, Digital Collections, Student Life, Publications, Education History

University at Buffalo Policy Library, 1997-

This collection consists of official policies of the State University of New York at Buffalo. Paper copies were printed from the online University at Buffalo Policy Library. More recent policies were captured using web archiving software. Older versions of policies are included whenever possible to provide historical perspective.

Topics: University History Resources

University at Buffalo Songs collection, 1905-2006

This collection consists of songs and song sheets related to the University of Buffalo and its successor, State University of New York at Buffalo. Included with many songs written by UB students are the Alma Mater, first performed in 1905 and the Alma Mater with lyrics updated in 2006.

Topics: Audio/Visual collections, Student Life, University History Resources

University Council records, Part II, 1974-2002

This collection consists of records of the University at Buffalo Council. Including, information on council members, council committees, commissions, policies and other council matters.

Topics: University History Resources

University Ephemera, Artifacts, and Iconography, Chancellor's Medals, 1925-1971

Three Chancellor's medals presented between 1925 and 1951.

Topics: University History Resources

University Ephemera, Artifacts, and Iconography, Presidential Medallion, 1967

Silver medallion and chain created for the President of the University at Buffalo.

Topics: University History Resources

University Events (Office of), William J. Regan papers, circa 1988-2019

Professional papers and digital files of William J. Regan of the Office of University Events, largely concerning the Distinguished Speakers Series and the 14th Dalai Lama's visit to the University at Buffalo.

Topics: Digital Collections, University History Resources, UB People

University Information Services Campus Unrest subject files, 1969-1970

Files concerning campus unrest at the State University of New York at Buffalo including magazine articles; newspaper clippings; leaflets; press releases; reports; and other materials.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

University Information Services Campus Unrest Subject Files, circa 1964-1973

Articles and newspaper clippings on student unrest, circa 1964-1973, particularly concerning opposition to the war in Vietnam, at colleges and universities in the United States (other than the State University of New York at Buffalo), collected by the University Information Services, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources, Ephemera

University Information Services chronological files, 1967-1971

Files, 1967-1971, containing background information about university events including drafts of news releases; statements of university officials; copies of programs; leaflets; and other relevant material. Most of the folders pertain to student unrest in the late 1960s; files also contain information about administrative appointments; conferences; athletic events; and other university events.

Topics: Campus Unrest, University History Resources

University Libraries library history records, 1930-

Clippings and articles related to the University Libraries.

Topics: University History Resources

University Libraries organization charts, 1972-2020

Organization charts produced by the University Libraries at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Arranged by administrative unit.

Topics: University History Resources

University of Buffalo and World War II collection

Correspondence, reports, contracts, clippings, brochures and other documentation relating to the University of Buffalo during the time of World War II, including information on war service opportunities from the American Council on Education; the Army, Air Force, and Navy at UB; housing of troops at colleges; and an honor roll of University alumni killed in the war.

Topics: University History Resources, Buffalo and WNY History, Student Life

University Relations Subject files, circa 1963-1985

Subject files of UB's department of University Relations, circa 1963-1985.

Topics: University History Resources

WBFO station records

WBFO-FM 88.7, UB’s National Public Radio affiliate, first broadcast on Jan. 6, 1959, staffed by student volunteers. Later, another group of students established an FM radio station, with an FM license for broadcasting at 80.7 megacycles and continued as a student run activity with a student Program Manager until 2011, when UB sold WBFO to Western New York Public Broadcasting Association. The collection contains production and administrative files related to the operation of WBFO.

Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Student Life, University History Resources

Welch (Claude E.), Jr. papers, 1940-2023 (bulk dates 1961-2016)

This collection documents the professional work of Dr. Claude E. Welch, Jr., SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, whose career at the University at Buffalo spanned nearly six decades. Dr. Welch's pioneering research in human rights, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil-military relations, and political transitions, especially in Africa, are well documented throughout this collection.

Topics: Digital Collections, Audio/Visual collections, Photographs, UB People, University History Resources