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Memorandum from Dr. C. Adams, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Building Committee, to Christel McCanless, Librarian, Huntsville Campus Library.
The memo contains calculations for necessary shelf space and access space in the proposed library building and takes account of collection growth. Includes floor plans and elevations. -
Letter from Bethel Fite, Director of the Department of Library Extension and Program Services, to library assistant John S. Phillips at the University of Alabama Center in Huntsville.
Fite expresses his regret that Phillips must discontinue his employment at the University of Alabama Center in Huntsville and discusses the state of the University of Alabama System libraries. -
"Progress."
This pamphlet provides information about the General Electric Company's Apollo Support Department. This information includes details about the Apollo Support Department's mission and sites, individual examples of "What ASD'ers do" at places like the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island Launch Area, details on the General Electric Company's competitor the Boeing Company, Huntsville and its campus, individual "ASD People," and personal accident insurance. -
Letter to Christel L. McCanless requesting she "give generously to the expansion program" fundraiser for the University of Alabama Huntsville campus.
Christel L. McCanless is both the recipient and one of the senders of this letter. -
Letter from T. Earle Johnson to the University of Alabama faculty.
The letter concerns "the Commencement Excercises scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31." It provides information about the times and places of the ceremonies and processions and reminds the faculty that their participation is required. -
Order of march for the academic procession for the May 1968 graduation ceremony.
Includes a memorandum to the faculty from Michael F. La Bouve, Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, which notes where and when graduation will be held, as well as marching instructions. The order of march is included, with faculty and staff ordered by rank and seniority. -
Library return notice for Vitaliy Garber.
The notice informs Garber, "Since you are no longer teaching at the university, you are not eligible to check books out of the library." It includes a response from Garber and a note from another librarian. -
Form letter requesting the return of library materials.
In this letter, librarian Christel McCanless requests that the recipient return any library materials that they have and are no longer using. The letter has spaces for the date, recipient's name, and the materials the recipient needs to return. -
Letter to give notice of a list of books missing from the library.
The letter notes that the books were deemed missing by consulting the fall inventory and that the recipient should carefully examine the list to determine what items should be replaced. -
Letter to the Book Selection Committee to give notice of a list of books missing from the library.
The letter notes that the books were deemed missing by consulting the fall inventory and that the recipient should carefully examine the list to determine what items should be replaced. -
"Library - Lost Books" list.
This lists the missing library books alphabetically by author's last name. -
Letter from Christel L. McCanless concerning reserve books.
The letter concerns the use of a reserve shelf for students and faculty used to allow a particular item with few or no copies to be used by multiple individuals. The letter notes that this item cannot be taken from the reserve room. -
Letter to the Book Selection Committee from Christel L. McCanless concerning book replacement purchases.
In the letter, McCanless writes that the book replacement purchase requests have been received and reviewed, and that publisher's announcements and order forms have been attached to the letter. -
"A Review of the Development of the Huntsville Campus Library."
Prepared by Librarian Christel L. McCanless and presented to the Arts and Sciences Committee on Huntsville Degree Program. The document includes a review of library materials and an outline of future plans, including comparisons to collections at other universities. -
"Statement of the Library Building Program for the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
This statement outlines UAH's plans for a dedicated library building and library services. Details include space requirements for shelving, general building recommendations, and specifications for future expansion. The document also includes a page of Form OE 1031, which includes information on undergraduate enrollment trends and library and instructional facilities. -
Typewritten draft of a summary of UAH Library collections.
Includes handwritten notes from Librarian Christel McCanless and others. -
"Major Library Tools for Literature Searches."
This document discusses the types of publications used in information and literature searches, these being bibliographies, indexes, and abstract journals, and provides examples of these publications. It also gives examples of report citations and instructions on understanding them. -
"Things to Remember for the Successful Operation of the UAH Library."
This document provides a humorous take on what one must remember in order to keep the library running smoothly, such as having golf scores ready when dealing with the art department and consulting the cataloging department if in need of coffee cake. -
Memorandum from Christel McCanless to Anne Eiland regarding the development of the UAH Library.
The memorandum includes details on the library furniture instillation expenses, budget, holdings increases, and circulation. It also discusses other library activities from the year and problems the library is facing. -
Memorandum from Christel McCanless to Dr. John White.
This memorandum contains a self-study in question and answer format. This memorandum also contains information about the library staff and resources and an organizational chart for the library staff hierarchy. -
Library self study questions.
Includes notes handwritten by Librarian Christel McCanless. -
Letter from the editor of the Crimson-White to the staff of the Twilight Times.
In this letter, John S. Neel, the summer editor of the Crimson-White, the University of Alabama's student newspaper, congratulates the staff of the student-led Twilight Times on their first issue. Neel mentions in the letter how impressive it is that these students are able to produce their paper when they "are just going to school at night and holding down a regular job during the day." -
Memorandum from Jean Perrault to the UAH faculty concerning the request of books and journals.
This memorandum describes the changes in the process of requesting materials for the library to purchase. These changes include a new requirement for a value judgement of the requested material when filling out a request slip. Attached is a chart that displays the selection and maintenance process for new materials. -
"Administrative Order No. 8."
Sent from H. Clyde Reeves, Vice President for Huntsville Affairs, to all faculty and staff, this order outlines the "current administrative setup in Huntsville of the University of Alabama." The document provides clarification of certain administrative roles, including those of Finance Officer Earl Jacoby, Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Community Relations Philip M. Mason, and Director of Instruction Charley Scott. The order also outlines the structure of academic departments, roles of department chairs, and the organization of the Research Institute. It includes an organizational chart of the university, and pencilled notes have been added by then-head librarian Christel L. McCanless. -
"Monte Sano State Park."
"A spectacular view from Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, Alabama. Color by Wayne Floyd." -
Statements by Charley Scott to the University of Alabama in Huntsville community.
This document is a text version of the statements Charley Scott made on May 16, 1964 on the education needs and challenges in Alabama. Scott notes that he is addressing "students, prospective students, parents, secondary school representatives, and members of the University of Alabama staff in Huntsville." He frequently quotes Dr. Frank A. Rose, President of the University of Alabama. -
Letter from Charley Scott, Director of Instruction, to Christel McCanless, Librarian, at the University of Alabama Huntsville Center.
Scott notes his appreciation for McCanless' adept handling of the "Review of the Development of the Huntsville Campus Library." -
Letter from M. B. Spragins advertising the University of Alabama Huntsville Campus fundraising campaign.
The letter states that the fundraising goal is $750, 000. -
"Thiokol Huntsville Division Employee News Bulletin."
The bulletin mentions the company's "donation of surplus technical journals to the library at the University of Alabama Huntsville Campus." It notes that Thiokol has donated over 15,000 copies of unneeded journals, assisting the university in meeting accreditation requirements. -
"University of Alabama Centers-Announcements 1963-1964."
The pamphlet provides information about attending the University of Alabama Centers, including advantages of attending, entrance requirements, fees, withdrawls, refunds, and the registration calendar. It also gives information on the individual programs of study, including the program description and the classes offered for that program. -
"The New Huntsville Campus."
The leaflet provides "Facts About The University of Alabama's New Huntsville Campus" including general information, student enrollments, and projected growth. -
"University of Alabama in Huntsville Facts For Prospective Students."
The provided information includes facts about the instructional programs, research institute, admission requirements, freshman counseling, expenses, and more. -
"Personal Pledge" card.
This is a card used to record a "Personal Pledge" of money for a university fundraiser. -
"Reports of the Ad Hoc Committee on Development of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The contents include: "Report I. The Nature and Scope of Undergraduate Programs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville," "Report II. The Nature and Extent of Graduate Programs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville," and "Report III. The University of Alabama Research Institute." The reports include a list of membership of the "Ad Hoc Committe on Development of the University of Alabama in Huntsville," as well as letters from University of Alabama President Frank A. Rose and development committee chair Alex S. Pow, then Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University of Alabama. -
Invitation to "a major convocation announcing plans for the future of the University of Alabama."
The inside front cover notes, "The symbol on the cover is the signet of the University of Alabama STRIDE program. A sunburst surrounding the traditional 'A' proclaims a new era in the progress of the University."