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University Archives

University Archives

Herman B Wells Library E460
1320 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-7000, United States
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The Indiana University Archives is the largest and most comprehensive source of information on the history and culture of IU. This site includes finding aids for the records of university and campus organizations as well as the personal papers of IU faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Danilo Orescanin speeches, 1983-1987

.2 cubic feet Collection ID: C226
Danilo Orescanin was a long time administrator associated with Indiana University in a variety of administrative roles. This collection contains speech files from his time as Vice President for University Relations between 1983 and 1987.

Indiana University Chancellor's speeches, 1950-1996, bulk 1962-1990

6.6 cubic feet (8 boxes) Collection ID: C548
Herman B Wells was named acting president of Indiana University in 1937 and then president the following year. He served as president until June 30, 1962. After his retirement from the role of president, IU created the position of University Chancellor, a position which Dr. Wells held until his death in 2000. This collection is made up of Wells' speeches given while he served in his role as Chancellor. Speeches include baccalaureate and commencement statements, Sigma Nu fraternity addresses, new building dedications, and a wide variety of speeches, introductions, addresses, and dedications given at Indiana University student and faculty events, as well as local community events.

Indiana University President's Office records, 1820-1851

1 cubic foot (1 box; 3 oversize folders) Collection ID: C207
Andrew Wylie assumed the position as the first president of Indiana College in 1829. He died on 11 November 1851 of pneumonia, which he developed after accidentally cutting his leg while chopping wood. The collection is comprised of correspondence files, speeches, and administrative files from Wylie's presidential tenure.

Indiana University President's Office records, 1891-1893

.6 cubic feet (1 box) Collection ID: C79
Records dating from the tenure of Indiana University President John Coulter. Organized into two series, the collection primarily consists of incoming correspondence during Coulter's tenure.

Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis speeches, 1979-2011

4 cubic feet Collection ID: C220
Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis was a long time Indiana University administrator. Gros Louis served as Vice President of the entire Indiana University multi-campus system as well as Chancellor of the Bloomington campus. In 1994 Indiana University President, Myles Brand, expanded Gros Louis' role in the university's administration changing his Vice Presidential title to Vice President for Academic Affairs. The collection consists of speeches made by Gros Louis during his academic career between 1979 and 2011.

President Adam W. Herbert speeches, 2003-2008, bulk 2004-2007

3 cubic feet (3 boxes) Collection ID: C344
Adam W. Herbert served as President of Indiana University 2003-2007. Collection consists of speeches given by President Herbert during his tenure at Indiana University as well as a few speeches he delivered as President Emeritus.

President Herman B Wells speeches, 1937-1962

20.6 cubic feet (22 boxes) Collection ID: C137
Herman B Wells served as President of Indiana University 1938-1962. Consists of speeches given by Herman B Wells during his term as President of Indiana University, including 1937, when he served as interim President.

President John W. Ryan speeches, 1971-1987

13.2 cubic feet (14 boxes) Collection ID: C45
Dr. John W. Ryan was the fourteenth president of Indiana University, serving from 1971 until 1987. This collection is comprised of his speeches.

President Myles Brand speeches, 1994-2001, bulk 1995-1997

1.6 cubic feet (3 boxes) Collection ID: C263
Myles Brand served as president of Indiana University 1994-2002. Collection consists of speeches given by Brand during his tenure as President of Indiana University.

President Thomas Ehrlich speeches, 1987-1994

3.4 cubic feet (4 boxes) Collection ID: C64
Collection consists of speeches given by Thomas Ehrlich during his tenure as president of Indiana University, 1987-1994.

Speeches of President Elvis J. Stahr, 1962-1968

6 cubic feet (6 boxes) Collection ID: C48
Consists of speeches given by Elvis J. Stahr during his term as President of Indiana University.