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Collection Overview
Title: History of the University, 1831-2022
ID: UA/RG-01/H
Extent: 15.0 Boxes
Administrative Information
Repository:
Denison University Archives
Use Restrictions:
While Denison University may hold the physical rights for this collection, we may not hold the copyright or reproduction rights. If a researcher wishes to use or reproduce any of the material held in this collection, they are required to obtain copyrights, releases, and/or permissions their own. The Denison University Archives & Special Collections is not held liable.
Preferred Citation:
RG 01 The University, Series H History, Denison University Archives. Granville, Ohio.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1: Miscellany, 1831],
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Box 2: Events, 1852-1853, 1943-1983],
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Box 2A: Events, 1971-1993],
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Box 2B: Events, 1994-],
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Box 3: William S. Denison: Denison Family],
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Box 4: Denison Family Bible],
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Box 5: Books],
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Box 6: Heritage and Promise],
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Box 7: Ohio Liberal Arts Colleges],
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Box 8: Plaques, 1986, 2001, 2009],
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Box 9: Printing Plates, Miscellaneous Objects],
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Box 10: Printing Plates, Miscellaneous Objects],
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Box 11: Gavel made from Wood of "The Kicking Tree"],
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Box 12: Miscellaneous Artifacts],
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Box 13: Computer Vacuum Tube, Core Memory, Chip],
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Box 14: Articles of Incorporation; Consolidation of Denison University and Shepardson College; Amendments],
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Box 15: Doctoral Academic Cap],
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Box 16: Diplomas, Certificates, and Perpetual Scholarships],
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Box 16A: Diplomas, 1850-1921],
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Box 17: Old Miscellaneous Records],
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Box 18: Socket and Light Bulb from first Denison Electric System],
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Box 19: Replacement Clapper for Old College],
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Box 20: Scrapbook of Newspaper Clippings],
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Box 21: Dining Hall Dishes],
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Box 22: Dining Hall China, 1940s - 1950s],
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Box 23: Objects from Denison Homestead and Pequotesepos Manor, Connecticut],
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Box 24: Saddle Bag],
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Box 25: Carpet Mail Bag],
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Box 26: Portraits],
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Box 27: History: Film - "Her Son", ca. 1957],
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Digital Asset 1: Solidarity March, 2015],
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Item 1: Hospice of Central Ohio Award, April 23, 2015],
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Item 2: Professional Grounds Management Society Green Award, October 17, 2019],
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Box 28: Printing Plates],
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Item 3: Live United Award, 2018],
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Drawer 2-1: Student Army Training Corps: Induction Ceremony, October, 1918],
[All]
- Box 1: Miscellany, 1831
- Folder 1: History (Miscellany), 1831-1899
- Folder 2: History (Miscellany), 1900-1910
- Folder 3: History (Miscellany), 1911-1970
- Folder 4: History (Miscellany), 1971-
- Folder 5: Profile of Persons Associated with Denison University
- Folder 6: "A Look Back", 2000
- From the Alumni Directory, 2000
- Box 2: Events, 1852-1853, 1943-1983
- Folder 1: Proposed Removal of College from Granville, 1852-1853
- Folder 2: Vietnam War and Denison, 1965-1975
- Folder 3: Alternate College, March 1970
- Folder 4: Notebook with Various Clippings Pasted in Mostly about Denison President
- Folder 5: Denison Seal, Correspondence and History, 1935, 2020
- Folder 6: World War II: Hidden Government Documents
- Folder 7: Black Students' Demands, 1968-1970
- Folder 8: Black Students' Demands, March 1970
- Folder 9: Black Students' Demands, April 1970-1983
- Folder 10: 1959 Incident, 1959
- Folder 11: Boat Incident, 1961
- Item 1: Capstan Yearbook, September 1943
- A number of Denison alumni apparently pictured inside (list inside book)
- Box 2A: Events, 1971-1993
- Folder 1: Entrance Plaque Controversy, 1973
- Folder 2: Blackface Incident, May 1978
- Folder 3: "Dorming" Invasions, 1975-1978
- Folder 4: "Dorming" Incident, September 1981
- Folder 5: Tenure Decisions, 1974-1975, 1977
- Folder 6: "Mary Worth" Denison Episode, 1981, 1988-1989
- Folder 7: "Deep Throat" Controversary, October 1985
- Folder 8: Death on Campus, 1984
- Folder 9: South Africa Divestment, 1985-1987
- Folder 10: Economic Impact Study, 1988
- Folder 11: Iraq War Protests, 1991
- Folder 12: Racism Theatre Department (Alleged), 1992
- Folder 13: Racial Incident, April 1988
- Box 2B: Events, 1994-
- Folder 1: Fraternity Housing, 1994-
- Folder 2: CASE Award National Outstanding Baccalaureate Colleges Professor: Anthony J. Lisska, 1994
- Folder 3: Bullsheet Incident, April 1997 - May 1997
- Folder 4: Racial Harassment Response, January 1997
- Folder 5: Tenure Decisions, 1997
- Folder 6: Matthew Helm
- Folder 7: September 11, 2001: Response
- Folder 8: September 11: 1st Anniversary Commemoration 2nd etc
- Folder 9: Iraq War, 2003
- Folder 10: Explosion (Campus Incident), 2002
- Folder 11: Protest: Westboro Baptist Church, 2003
- Folder 12: Political Rallies, 2004-
- Folder 13: Hurricane Katrina, 2005-
- Folder 14: Funding Controversy Denison Campus Governance Association vs Black Student Union, April 2009 - May 2009
- Folder 15: Ohio Historical Marker Certificate, 2010
- Folder 16: Racial Issues; Gender/Sexual Orientation Issues, 2007
- Folder 17: Campus Mass Meetings, 2007
- Folder 18: Student Deaths, 2011-2015
- Folder 19: Campus Mass Meetings, 2007
- Folder 20: Racial Issues; Gender/Sexual Orientation Issues, 2006-
- Folder 21: DCGA Incident, 2019
- Folder 22: Student Voting, 2018-
- Folder 23: Student Deaths; Sean Bonner, November 2018
- Folder 24: Women's March in D.C., January 2017
- Folder 25: Immigrants' Rights March, Chicago, May 1, 2017
- Folder 26: Campus Climate Watch Incidents & Policies, 2014 - April 2017
- Folder 27: Campus Climate Incidents of Bias, Community Responses, April 2017
- Box 3: William S. Denison: Denison Family
- Folder 1: Autograph Album of Anna Evelina Denison
- Folder 2: William S. Denison's Home from the 1875 Muskingum County Atlas
- Folder 3: Bible of Joseph William Denison, Bible of Louis Kitchen
- Folder 4: Letters to Mary Fisher Denison
- Folder 5: Letters to William S. Denison
- Folder 6: Denison Coat of Arms
- Folder 7: The Denison Family (Ancestors of William S. Denison)
- Folder 8: William S. Denison (For whom University is named)
- Folder 9: Fisher Family Letters to and from Granville College Students, 1846
- Folder 10: Denison Family: Correspondence
- Item 1: Descendants of George Denison Book
- Item 2: Joseph William Denison - Funeral Guest Book, 1947
- Box 4: Denison Family Bible
- Box 5: Books
- Box 6: Heritage and Promise
- Box 7: Ohio Liberal Arts Colleges
- Note: Formerly 1H-12
- Box 8: Plaques, 1986, 2001, 2009
- Special Olympics, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, International Journal of Arts & Sciences, Sponsored Educational Group Participant (SEGP)
- Arrangement: Previously coded H-61, Object
- Box 9: Printing Plates, Miscellaneous Objects
- Arrangement: Previously coded H-61, Object
- Box 10: Printing Plates, Miscellaneous Objects
- Arrangement: Previously coded H-61, Object
- Box 11: Gavel made from Wood of "The Kicking Tree"
- Arrangement: Previously coded H-61, Object
- Box 12: Miscellaneous Artifacts
- Arrangement: Previously coded H-61, Object
- Item 1: Class Ring and Small Wallet from 1916 Pittsburgh Convention
- Item 2: Makeup Compact
- Item 3: Makeup Compact
- Item 4: Rock: Blackhand "Buena Vista Trench"
- Item 5: Denison Spoon, 1904
- Item 6: Light Fixture Plates
- Item 7: Denison University Press Plaque
- Box 13: Computer Vacuum Tube, Core Memory, Chip
- Arrangement: Previously coded H-61, Object
- Box 14: Articles of Incorporation; Consolidation of Denison University and Shepardson College; Amendments
- Note: Formerly 2C
- Folder 1: Consolidation of Denison University and Shepardson College
- Folder 2: Articles of Incorporation
- Folder 3: Certificates, Amendments, 1955-1978
- Folder 4: Proposal for Amendments and Related Correspondence, 1930 - 1967
- Folder 5: Charter or Articles of Association, 1867, 1910
- Box 15: Doctoral Academic Cap
- Location: Oversized - UA18, Row 1, Shelf 3
- Box 16: Diplomas, Certificates, and Perpetual Scholarships
- Note: Formerly 1H-91 (Diplomas), 1Z-91 (Certificates), and 2E (Perputal Scholarships)
- Box 16A: Diplomas, 1850-1921
- Location: Oversized - UA18, Row 1, Shelf 3
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Note: Formerly 1H-91
- Box 17: Old Miscellaneous Records
- Box 18: Socket and Light Bulb from first Denison Electric System
- Note: Formerly H-61
- Box 19: Replacement Clapper for Old College
- Note: Formerly 1H-61
- Box 20: Scrapbook of Newspaper Clippings
- Note: Formerly 1H94-94 Box 12
- Box 21: Dining Hall Dishes
- Note: Formerly 1H-61
- Box 22: Dining Hall China, 1940s - 1950s
- Note: Formerly 1H-61
- Box 23: Objects from Denison Homestead and Pequotesepos Manor, Connecticut
- Note: Formerly 1H-61
- Box 24: Saddle Bag
- Saddle Bag carried by President Pratt and President Going when collecting funds for the college
- Note: Formerly 1H-61
- Box 25: Carpet Mail Bag
- Note: Formerly 1H-61
- Box 26: Portraits
- Note: Two 16' by 20' portraits of individual children. Back of both has "Mrs. Mary Denison" written and notes of what color to make parts of the portraits. Not positive of what the medium is, either watercolor or some sort of pastel or pencil.
- Box 27: History: Film - "Her Son", ca. 1957
Film labelled Russell R. Benson - "Her Son"
Formerly RG 01 Series H-97 Box 1
- Digital Asset 1: Solidarity March, 2015
- Location: Preservica, ingested by SG on 2020/04/09
- Item 1: Hospice of Central Ohio Award, April 23, 2015
- Glass rectangle on glass base measuring 5" x 8".
- Acquisition Information: 1H - 61
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Location: UA 10, Bay 1, Shelf 1
- Item 2: Professional Grounds Management Society Green Award, October 17, 2019
- Green glass circle, measuring approximately 6.5" diameter. Awarded to Denison for outstanding sustainable practices.
- Acquisition Information: 1H-61
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Location: UA 10, Bay 1, Shelf 1
- Box 28: Printing Plates
- Item 3: Live United Award, 2018
- Award from United Way of Licking County. Clear blue rectangle measuring 8" x 3.5" on a black base.
- Acquisition Information: 1H-61
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Location: UA10, Bay 1, Shelf 1
- Drawer 2-1: Student Army Training Corps: Induction Ceremony, October, 1918
- 1H-90o
Browse by Box:
[
Box 1: Miscellany, 1831],
[
Box 2: Events, 1852-1853, 1943-1983],
[
Box 2A: Events, 1971-1993],
[
Box 2B: Events, 1994-],
[
Box 3: William S. Denison: Denison Family],
[
Box 4: Denison Family Bible],
[
Box 5: Books],
[
Box 6: Heritage and Promise],
[
Box 7: Ohio Liberal Arts Colleges],
[
Box 8: Plaques, 1986, 2001, 2009],
[
Box 9: Printing Plates, Miscellaneous Objects],
[
Box 10: Printing Plates, Miscellaneous Objects],
[
Box 11: Gavel made from Wood of "The Kicking Tree"],
[
Box 12: Miscellaneous Artifacts],
[
Box 13: Computer Vacuum Tube, Core Memory, Chip],
[
Box 14: Articles of Incorporation; Consolidation of Denison University and Shepardson College; Amendments],
[
Box 15: Doctoral Academic Cap],
[
Box 16: Diplomas, Certificates, and Perpetual Scholarships],
[
Box 16A: Diplomas, 1850-1921],
[
Box 17: Old Miscellaneous Records],
[
Box 18: Socket and Light Bulb from first Denison Electric System],
[
Box 19: Replacement Clapper for Old College],
[
Box 20: Scrapbook of Newspaper Clippings],
[
Box 21: Dining Hall Dishes],
[
Box 22: Dining Hall China, 1940s - 1950s],
[
Box 23: Objects from Denison Homestead and Pequotesepos Manor, Connecticut],
[
Box 24: Saddle Bag],
[
Box 25: Carpet Mail Bag],
[
Box 26: Portraits],
[
Box 27: History: Film - "Her Son", ca. 1957],
[
Digital Asset 1: Solidarity March, 2015],
[
Item 1: Hospice of Central Ohio Award, April 23, 2015],
[
Item 2: Professional Grounds Management Society Green Award, October 17, 2019],
[
Box 28: Printing Plates],
[
Item 3: Live United Award, 2018],
[
Drawer 2-1: Student Army Training Corps: Induction Ceremony, October, 1918],
[All]