Indiana University Halls of Residence Committee minutes, 1939-1971

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Summary

Creator:
Indiana University. Halls of Residence Committee
Abstract:
The Halls of Residence Committee was established in September 1939 with Ward G. Biddle as chairman. It took the place of a former committee in dealing with the planning and construction of new dormitories and also dealt with matters such as living arrangements, fees, and roommate preferences. Collection consists of the minutes of the committee, but also includes reports such as the occupancy percentage reports from 1940-1971.
Extent:
.6 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Item], Indiana University Halls of Residence Committee minutes, Collection C310, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.

Background

Administrative History:

The Halls of Residence Committee was established in September 1939. President Herman B Wells appointed Ward Gray Biddle as its first chairman. The Halls of Residence Committee began meeting formally in 1940 to discuss dormitory matters such as budgets, living arrangements, fees, roommate preferences, and occupancy percentage reports. During the period covered by these records two other administrators were appointed as chairman: Harold Jordan, 1942-1960, and Robert Burton, 1961-1971. This collection contains records spanning the period from 1939 to 1971.

Scope and Content Note:

The collection consists of the minutes of the Halls of Residence Committee (0.6 cubic feet), spanning the period from 1939 to 1971. The minutes also include occupancy percentage reports and budget reports. Prominent topics discussed at the committee meetings were living arrangements, fees, residence scholarships, and roommate preferences.

Acquisition information:
Accession Information: 0347
Processing Information:

Processed by Pamela Rickly.

Completed in 2007.

Arrangement:

Collection contains minutes arranged chronologically.

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Preferred citation:

[Item], Indiana University Halls of Residence Committee minutes, Collection C310, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.

Location of this collection:
Herman B Wells Library E460
1320 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-7000, United States
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