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Archives, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Materials of enduring historic value to the University are arranged in Record Group series. Items such as minutes of meetings, newsletters, photographs, and papers of faculty can be found within a given series. The Archives also include biographical, buildings and grounds, and special subject files. All of the documents fall within a specific RECORD GROUP (RG), which are based on a numerical and hierarchical system.
RG 00, University, General Records
- Catalogs and Bulletins, 1871-present
- Commencement Programs, 1871-present
- Schedule of Classes, 18??-present
- Staff/Student Rosters, 1890-1999
- Telephone Directories, 1925-present
- University Histories, 1869-1968 1
- Charter Day, University Records (RG 00-14-00)
RG 01, Board of Regents, Records
- Agendas
- Meeting Minutes, 1869-present
- Papers, 1870-1943
- Correspondence, 1870-1943
- Contracts, 1930-1968
RG 02, President, Records
- Records, Correspondence, Speeches, 1968-2005
- Clifford M. Hardin, 1968-1969
- Durward B. Varner, 1970-1977
- Ronald Roskens, 1977-1989
- Martin A. Massengale, 1989-1994
- L. Dennis Smith, 1994-2004
RG 04, Faculty Senate, Records (formerly Academic Senate)
- Agendas
- Minutes of meetings, 1894-2007
- Correspondence, 1894-1996
- Committee minutes and reports, 1899-2000
RG 05, Chancellor, Records
- Papers, Correspondence, Speeches, 1871-1991
- Allen R. Benton, 1871-1976
- Allen R. Benton, Address, Chancellor Records (RG 05-02-00)
- Allen R. Benton, Personal Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-02-01)
- Edmund B. Fairfield, 1876-1882
- Irving J. Manatt, 1884-1888
- Charles E. Bessey, 1888-1891, 1899-1900 (interim)
- James H. Canfield, 1891-1895
- James H. Canfield, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-07-01)
- George E. MacLean, 1895-1899
- George E. Maclean, Speeches, Chancellor Records (RG 05-08-01)
- George E. Maclean, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-08-02)
- E. Benjamin Andrews, 1900-1908
- E. Benjamin Andrews, Chancellor Records (RG 05-09-01)
- E. Benjamin Andrews, Collected Files, Chancellor Records (RG 05-09-02)
- Samuel Avery, 1908-1927
- Samuel Avery, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-10-01)
- Samuel Avery, Speeches, Chancellor Records (RG 05-10-02)
- Samuel Avery, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-10-03)
- Samuel Avery, Subject Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-10-04)
- E. A. Burnett, 1927-1938
- E. A. Burnett, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-11-01)
- E. A. Burnett, Speeches, Chancellor Records (RG 05-11-02)
- E. A. Burnett, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-11-03)
- E. A. Burnett, Subject Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-11-04)
- C. S. Boucher, 1938-1946
- C.S. Boucher, Speeches, Chancellor Records (RG 05-12-03)
- C.S. Boucher, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-12-04)
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- R. G. Gustavson, 1946-1953
- R. G. Gustavson, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-13-01)
- R. G. Gustavson, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-13-02)
- R. G. Gustavson, Subject Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-13-03)
- R. G. Gustavson, Speeches, Chancellor Records (RG 05-13-04)
- R. G. Gustavson, Senate Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-13-05)
- R. G. Gustavson, Oral History (RG 05-13-06)
- John K. Selleck, 1953-1954 (interim)
- John K. Selleck, Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-14-01)
- John K. Selleck, University Correspondence, Chancellor Records (RG 05-14-02)
- John K. Selleck, Artifacts, Chancellor Records (RG 05-14-04)
- Clifford M. Hardin, 1954-1968
- Merk Hobson, 1969
- Joseph Soshnik, 1969-1971
- C. Peter Magrath, 1971-1972 (interim)
- James Zumberge, 1972-1975
- Adam C. Breckenridge, 1975-1976 (interim)
- Roy Young, 1976-1980
- Robert Rutford, 1980-1981 (interim)
- Martin A. Massengale, 1981-1991
- John W. Goebel, 1991-1992 (interim)
- Graham B. Spanier, 1992-1995
- James Moeser, 1996-2000
- Harvey Perlman, 2000- 2016
- Ronnie Green, 2016-2023
RG 06, Graduate College, Records
- Correspondence, 1957-1971
- Publications
- Graduate council minutes, 1910 1964
RG 07, Graduate School of Social Work
RG 08, College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources, Records (IANR)
- Duane Acker, IANR Records (RG 08-04-01)
- Louis V. Skidmore, Agricultural Economics Papers (RG 08-05-17)
- Theodore A. Kiesselbach, Agronomy Papers (RG 08-08-10)
- E.M. Brouse, Agronomy Papers (RG 08-08-13)
- Rosalind Morris, Agronomy Papers (RG 08-08-17)
- Block and Bridle Club, Student Life Records (RG 08-09-04)
- Marvel L. Baker, Animal Science Papers (RG 08-09-10)
- William J. Loeffel, Animal Science Papers (RG 08-09-11)
- Earl Maxwell, Forestry Papers (RG 08-10-10)
- George Round Oral Histories, Agriculture Communications Records (RG 08-16-05)
- Leunis Van Es, Veterinary Science Papers (RG 08-18-10)
- Correspondence, 1905-1975
- Publications, 1921-present
- Department of Agricultural Economics, 1911-present
- Department of Agricultural Leadership Education and Communication
- Department of Agronomy and Horticulture,1902-present
- Department of Animal Science,1931-present
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Center for Grassland Studies
- Department of Entomology, 1856-1988
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1920-present
- Department of Plant Pathology
- Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- School of Natural Resources
RG 09, Home Economics, College of Human Resources and Family Sciences, Records (see also RG37)
There were several name changes for this college, records may also be found under the title Home Economics. The college changed its name in 2003 and records for the College of Education and Human Sciences can be located under RG37.
- Margaret Fedde, Home Economics Papers (RG 09-01-10)
- Correspondence, publications, 1898-1999
- Department of Education and Family Resources
- Department of Food and Nutrition
- Department of Human Development and the Family
- Department of Textiles, Clothing, and Design
RG 10, Agricultural Experiment Station, Records
- Correspondence, Agricultural Experiment Station Records (RG 10-01-02)
- Chemurgy Department
- Agricultural Chemistry
- State Entomologist
- Plant Pathology
- University Farm
- Agronomy
- Scotts Bluff Experiment Station, 1943-1973
- North Platte Station, 1904-1970
- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center
- High Plains Agricultural Lab (Sidney, NE.)
- Box Butte Experimental Station
- Northeast Experiment Station in Concord
- Panhandle Station
RG 11, Agricultural Extension Service, Records
- Ivan D. Wood, Civilian Conservation Corps Photographs (RG 11-04-06)
- Mary and Elsie Rokahr, Cooperative Extension Papers (RG 11-07-10)
- Correspondence, department records, 1913-1990
- Publications, 1956-2003
- Director records, 1902-1968
- 4-H; Pest Management
- Nebraska County Agricultural Agents Association
- Radio Programs, Department of Agriculture Communications, 1975
- Agriculture
- Crop Management
- Plants of Nebraska
RG 12, College of Arts and Sciences, Records
- Dale R. Henning, Anthropology Papers (RG 12-05-10)
- Warren W. Caldwell, Anthropology Papers (RG 12-05-12)
- Botanical Seminar, Student Life Records (RG 12-07-05)
- Raymond J. Pool, Botany Papers (RG 12-07-12)
- J.E. Weaver, Botany Papers (RG 12-07-13)
- T.J. Fitzpatrick, Botany Papers (RG 12-07-14)
- W.W. Ray, Botany Papers (RG 12-07-15)
- Walter Keiner, Botany Papers (RG 12-07-16)
- Fred W. Upson, Chemistry Papers (RG 12-08-13)
- Bernice Slote, English Papers (RG 12-10-16)
- Virginia Faulkner, Editor Papers (RG 12-10-20)
- Olga Stepanek, English Papers (RG 12-10-23)
- Robert Knoll, English Papers (RG 12-10-24)
- Lowry Wimberly, English Papers (RG 12-10-50)
- Hilda Raz, English Papers (RG 12-10-52)
- James A. Rawley, History Papers (RG 12-14-16)
- Fredrick C. Luebke, History Papers (RG 12-14-21)
- Charles Kuhlman, History Papers (RG 12-14-23)
- O.K. Bouwsma, Philosophy Papers (RG 12-17-04)
- Harry Kirke Wolfe, Philosphy Papers (RG 12-17-10)
- Leon B. Aylsworth, Political Science Papers (RG 12-19-10)
- Clara Conklin, Travel Papers (RG 12-21-10)
- James M. Reinhardt, Papers (RG 12-22-10)
- Paul A. Johnsgard, Biology Papers (RG 12-31-09)
- John Janovy, Biology Papers (RG 12-31-10)
- Department records, 1907-present
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RG 12, College of Arts and Sciences, Records CONTINUED:
- African & African American Studies
- Art (see also RG 13, RG 57)
- Asian Studies
- Anthropology, 1933-1996
- Astronomy, 1900-1929
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences, 1959-1996
- Botany, 1865-1971
- Chemistry, 1913-1991
- Classics & Religious Studies, 1964-1997
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science & Engineering
- English, 1870-present
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography, 1930-1990
- Geology, 1891-2000
- History, 1880-2000
- International Studies
- Judaic Studies
- Latino & Latin American Studies
- Mathematics
- Medieval & Renaissance Studies
- Modern Languages & Literature, 1947-present
- Native American Studies
- Philosophy, 1889-1979
- Physics & Astronomy, 1924-1981
- Physiology, 1950-1968 (see also RG12)
- Political Science, 1899-1982
- Psychology
- Speech and Dramatic Arts, 1915-1972 (see also RG13)
- Sociology, 1884-1981
- School of Natural Resource Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
- Statistics
- Theatre Arts (see also RG13)
- Women's and Gender Studies, 1994-present
- Zoology, 1925-1986
RG 13, College of Fine and Performing Arts
The name of this college changed several times and so includes records created under former titles, including the School of Music, the School of Music and Fine Arts, and the School of Fine and Performing Arts. For records created after 2000, please see Record Group 57, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
- Correspondence, publications, 1908-1969
- Department records, 1903-1991
- Art and Art History
- School of Music
- Theatre Arts
- Nebraska Repertory Theatre
- Nebraska Young Artist Awards
- Arts Are Basic
- Ross Media Arts Center
- The Lentz Center for Asian Culture
- Great Plains Art Museum
- Robert M. Beadell, Sheet Music (RG 13-08-25)
RG 14, College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Records
This college was formerly called the School of Journalism. All records created under both titles are found within this RG.
- Publications, department records, 1923-1937
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- News-Editorial
- Publications, College of Journalism and Mass Communication Records (RG 14-08-01)
- Depth Report, College of Journalism and Mass Communications Records (RG 14-08-02)
- Nebraska High School Press Association, Journalism Records (RG 14-08-03)
RG 15 College of Business Administration, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1925-present
- Faculty papers
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Agribusiness
- Business Administration
- Economics; Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Study Abroad
- Gallup Leadership Institute
- Center for Entrepreneurship
RG 16, College of Dentistry, Records
- Publications, department records
- Adult Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Hygiene
- Endodontics
- Oral biology
- Diagnosis
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pedontics
- Preventive and Community Health
RG 17, College of Engineering, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1969-present
- Architectural Engineering
- Biological Systems Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Computer & Electronics Engineering
- Construction Management
- Construction Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Industrial & Management Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
RG 18, College of Architecture, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records
- Individual professor's papers, 1950-2005
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Community and Regional Planning
RG 19, College of Law, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1892 present
RG 20, College of Medicine, Records
Current and historical records are kept at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Archives
RG 21, School of Nursing, Records
Current and historical records are kept at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Archives
RG 23, Teachers College, Records (see also RG 37)
- Correspondence, publications, 1914-1971
- Department records, 1926-1984
- Faculty papers, 1911-1991
- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology and Measurements, 1913-1982
- Educational Services
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RG 23, Teachers College, Records (see also RG 37) CONTINUED
- Elementary Education
- History and Philosophy of Education, 1917-1978
- Industrial Arts
- Physical Education and Intramural Sports for Men
- Physical Education for Women, 1880-1991
- Secondary Education/Curriculum and Instruction, 1895 1963
- Department of Adult and Continuing Education, 1944-1987
- Department of Physical Education and Recreation
- School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- Teaching and Learning Center
- Nebraska Coordinating Unit for Vocational Education
- Nebraska Citizenship Educational Project
- International Teacher Development Program
- Nebraska Community Education Project; Nebraska Air Age Education Division
- Bulletin, Teachers College High School Records (RG 23-35-01)
- Student Publications, Teachers College High School Records (RG 23-35-02)
- Alumni Reunions, Teachers College High School Records (RG 23-35-04)
- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department
- Nebraska Career Information Systems
RG 24, Division of Continuing Studies, Records
- Publications, 1921-1975
- Department records, 1936-1974
- Life Long Learning/Evening Program
- Bureau of Audio visual information Instructional Media Center Mediated Instruction
- Nebraska Center for Continuing Education
- Nebraska Alcohol and Highway Safety Project
RG 25, Summer Sessions, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1907-1909
- Reviews, reports
RG 26, Computer Network, Records
- Publications, department records
RG 27, Registration and Records (RESTRICTED)
- Publications, department records
- Transcripts/permanent records, 1871-1975
- Enrollment statistics, 1871-1980
- Grade rosters
RG 28, Business and Finance Administration, Records
- Correspondence, publications, 1890-present
- Department records, 1953-1970
- Vice-Chancellor records, 1937-1969
- Director of Business and Finance
- Business Manager
- Comptroller, 1890-1966
- Accounting Office
- Bursar's office
- Veterans Affairs Office
- Landscape Services
- Budget and systems planning director
- Special Business Services
- University Police
RG 29, Student Affairs, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records
- Faculty papers, 1938-1968
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
- Director of Minority Affairs, 1981
- Admissions
- Campus Recreation
- Career Services
- Greek Affairs
- Housing
- TRIO Programs
- Nebraska Unions
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- Student Involvement
- Student Judicial Affairs
- University Health Center
RG 30, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Records
- Publications, department records, committee reports
RG 31, Libraries
- Correspondence, publications, 1900-1996
- Department records, 1900-present
- Committee minutes and reports, 1945-present
RG32, State Museum, Records
- Erwin H. Barbour, Papers, Museum Director Papers (RG 32-01-01)
- E.F. Schramm, State Museum Director Papers (RG 32-01-03)
- Publications, department records, 1891-present
RG 33, ROTC, Records
- National Society of Pershing Rifles, Records (RG 33-10-00)
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1880-1950
- Faculty papers
- Army ROTC, 1880-1915
- Navy ROTC
- Airforce ROTC, 1944
- University of Nebraska ROTC Band
- Cadence Countesses
- Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), WWII, 1943-1945
RG 34, University Press, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1942-1996
RG 35, Conservation and Survey, Records
- Publications, department records
- Faculty papers
- Individual professor's papers
- Nebraska Geological Survey
- Nebraska Water Resources Research Institutions
- Nebraska Remote Sensing Center
- Conservation Survey
RG 36, Nebraska Educational Television/Nebraska Public Radio
- Publications, department records, 1953-1997
RG 37, College of Education and Human Sciences (see also RG 09 and RG 23)
- Correspondence, 2003-present
- Publications, 2003-present
- Department records, 2003-present
- Educational Administration, 2003-present
- Educational Psychology, 2003-present
- Child, Youth and Family Studies, 2003-present
- Nutrition and Health Services, 2003-present
- Special Education and Communication Disorders, 2003-present
- Textiles, Clothing and Design, 2003-present
- Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, 2003-present
RG 38, Student Life Records
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Student Life Records (RG 38-03-56)
- The Arrowhead, Student Life Records (RG 38-01-03)
- Association of Women Students, Student Life Records (RG 38-02-06)
- The Awgwan, Student Life Records (RG 38-01-06)
- Cornhusker Annual and Senior Yearbook, Student Life Records (RG 38-01-01)
- Daily Nebraskan, Student Life Records (RG 38-01-02)
- Innocents Society, Student Life Records (RG 38-04-56)
- Iota Sigma Pi, Nitrogen Chapter, Student Life Records (RG 38-04-104)
- Komensky Club, Student Life Records (RG 38-03-20)
- Palladian Literary Society, Student Life Records (RG 38-03-06)
RG 39, Intercollegiate Athletics, Records
- Publications, programs, 1907-present
- Media guides
- Newsletters
- Scrapbooks, 1960-1975
- Histories
- Athletic Board
- Football
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Swimming and Diving
- Wrestling
- Cross Country
- Baseball
- Gymnastics
- Golf
- Rowing
- Fencing
- Bowling
- Chess
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Rifle Team
RG 40, Alumni Association, Records
- Correspondence, department records, publications, 1899-2004
RG 41, University Foundation, Records
- Publications, department records, minutes, reports
RG 43, Institutional Research and Planning, Records
- Correspondence, department records, 1965-1990
- Publications, 1966-1998
RG 44, International Programs, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1955-present
RG 45, Debate
- Intercollegiate Debate Seminary, Student Life Records (RG 45-02-00)
- Nebraska State High School Debating League, Student Life Records (RG 45-03-00)
- University Debating Association, Student Life Records (RG 45-01-00)
RG 48, Interdisciplinary and Special Programs
RG 52, Reference Collections
- Biography/Bibliography files
- Building and Grounds files
- Special Subject files
RG 53, American Association of University Professors (AAUP), Local Chapter Records
- Correspondence, 1948-1987
- Minutes, 1963-1988
- Reports, 1962-1987
RG 54, Sheldon Museum of Art, Records
- Nebraska Art Association, Records (RG 54-04-00)
- Nebraska Art Association, Exhibition Catalogs (RG 54-04-01)
- Mary Riepma Ross Film Theater, Records (RG 54-06-00, please see RG 57-07-00)
- Sheldon Art Association, Records (RG 54-08-00)
- Sheldon Art Gallery, Records (RG 54-01-00)
- Exhibition Catalogs, Sheldon Art Gallery Records (RG 54-01-01)
- Sheldon Film Theater, Records (RG 54-03-00)
RG 55, Equity, Access & Diversity, Records
Records for this collection are also under the former title, Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office
- Publications, department records
RG 56, Lied Center for the Performing Arts, Records
- Programs and brochures, 1987-present
RG 57, Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Records
All materials within this record group are from the year 2000 onward.
- Wilbur Chenoweth, Music Scores (RG 57-08-02)
- Willard Kimball, Music Papers (RG 57-08-03)
- John Rosborough, Music Papers and Scores (RG 57-08-04)
- Larry Moeller, Marching Band Records (RG 57-09-05)
RG 61, International Quilt Studies Center, Records
- Correspondence, publications, department records
RG 59, Nebraska Legislative Reference Bureau
RG 60, State University of Nebraska (SUN)
RG 63, Vice Chancellor for Research
RG 64, Extended Education and Outreach
RG 100, University of Nebraska-Omaha