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University of the State of New York Board of Regents Guest Books


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of two guest books or registers documenting visitors and guests of the Regents. Earliest entries include a calligraphy document, photograph of the official procession on the occasion of the dedication of the State Education Building, 1912, and names of guests attending convocations of the University of the State of New York. The second volume documents individuals and small groups of visitors to the Regents on miscellaneous occasions as well as to convocations.
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Guest books
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1912, 1914-1977
Bulk Dates:
1914-1977
Series Number:
B2345

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of two guest books or registers documenting visitors and guests of the Regents. Earliest entries include a calligraphy document and a photograph of the official procession on the occasion of the dedication of the State Education Building, 1912. The remainders of the entries in the first volume are typically of guests attending convocations of the University of the State of New York. The volume also includes photographs from the convocations, one of which depicts Albert Einstein at the time he received an honorary degree in 1936. The second smaller volume documents individuals and small groups of visitors to the Regents on miscellaneous occasions as well as to convocations.

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Detailed Description

Dates Contents Volume

Accretion: B2345-12
1912, 1914-1956 Guest Book ("University of the State of New York - Guest Book - President's Office") 1
1958-1977 Guest Book 2