Wesleyan University vertical subject files


The Vertical Files Collection is comprised of materials about Wesleyan University. The materials, which include clippings, memos, fliers, programs, correspondence, and photographs, form the basis of this reference collection.

Dates

Creation: 1831-

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Some materials are in public domain - No Copyright - United States

Language

English

Martin Luther King, Jr. at Wesleyan

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receiving an honorary degree from Wesleyan University, June 7, 1964.

Andrus Field

The oldest continuously used football field in North America and its evolution has paralleled the growth of collegiate athletics in America.

College of Letters

Founded in 1959, a three-year interdisciplinary humanities program unique to Wesleyan.

 

Series I: General subjects

Series II: Administration/Administrative unites

Series III: Admissions, orientation, parents, and student life

Series IV: Alumni

Series V: Areas, facilities, landscaping

Series VI: Athletics

Series VII: Buildings

Series VIII: Campus

Series IX: Class files

Series X: Courses, curriculum, and programs

Series XI: Divisions and Departments

Series XII: Faculty

Series XIII: Fraternities, sororities, & honor societies

Series XIV: Middletown

Series XV: Paintings and objects

Series XVI: Presidents

Series XVII: Related individuals and organizations

Series XVIII: Scholarships and prizes

Series XIX: Students

Series XX: Trustees