Collection ID: C319
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Summary

Creator:
Daniel Read Residence Center (Indiana University, Bloomington). Community Council
Abstract:
Completed in 1955, the Center was originally known as the Smithwood Center and intended as a new dormitory for female students. In 1960, the Center was renamed Daniel Read Residence Center to honor the late professor of ancient languages who taught Indiana University's first female students. The Council is made up of representative groups from within the Center, including center staff. It oversees any aspect of center life affecting students and staff and serves as an open forum for staff and students to proactively address center issues, to create center programming, to efficiently use community resources, and to help sponsor events. The collection spans the years 1975-2002 and consists primarily of minutes from Council meetings but also includes handbooks and manuals related to the Council and residence hall living. The folders, and the materials in them, are in their original order.
Extent:
1 cubic foot (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Item], Indiana University Daniel Read Residence Center Community Council minutes and other material, Collection C319, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Construction on Daniel Read Residence Center began in June 1953. Completed in 1955, the Center was originally known as the Smithwood Center and intended as a new dormitory for female students. In 1960, the Center was renamed Daniel Read Residence Center to honor the late professor of ancient languages who taught Indiana University's first female students. By 1996 the building was home to upperclassmen in the Music department and was perceived as a quieter, more study focused place to live.

In place throughout the IU system, community councils oversee any aspect of center life affecting students and staff. The Daniel Read Residence Center Council is made up of representative groups from within the center, including center staff. It serves as an open forum for staff and students to proactively address center issues, to create programming, to use community resources efficiently, and to help sponsor events.

Scope and Content:

The Daniel Read Residence Center Community Council collection is organized into two series: Minutes and Administrative files. The collection spans the years 1975-2002 with the bulk of the material coming from the years 1975-1990. The folders, and the materials in them, are in their original order.

The Minutes series spans 1975-1987. There are records of minutes from each council meeting that was held during the given year. Each folder also includes a list of the council members for the given year.

The Administrative files series, 1983-2002, includes manuals related to Read Center and the residence halls, resident assistant manuals, as well as other general files.

Acquisition information:
Accession numbers 2005/076, 2005/097, 2006/034.
Custodial history:

Accession 2005/076 transferred from Tehanee Ratwatte, Daniel Read Residence Manager, August 3, 2005; Accession 2005/097 (photographic negatives) transferred from Tehanee Ratwatte, September 6, 2005. Accession 2006/034 (Little 500 materials) transferred from Tehanee Ratwatte, May 4, 2006.

Processing information:

Processed by Rebecca Smith.

Completed in 2007.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into two series: Minutes and Administrative files.

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

Collection is open for research. Advance notice required.

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Indiana University Daniel Read Residence Center Community Council minutes and other material, Collection C319, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Herman B Wells Library E460
1320 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-7000, United States
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
812-855-1127
archives@indiana.edu