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Typewritten draft of a summary of UAH Library collections.
Includes handwritten notes from Librarian Christel McCanless and others. -
Program for the "Dedication of the Graduate Studies Building."
This program provides background information on contributions that allowed for the creation of the Graduate Studies Building and the program of events. It includes a "host" nametag. The building was later renamed Madison Hall and was demolished in 2015. -
"Information On Your University of Alabama in Huntsville."
This informational leaflet offers answers to questions about the university such as "What is the status of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)?," "What sports are available at UAH?," "What is the size and quality of the faculty?," and many others. It also includes photographs of student organizations and university buildings. -
Program for the University of Alabama in Huntsville Cultural Series performance of "Curlew River."
The program provides notes on the background of the pieces that would be performed at the event and their composers, the program's sequence of events, and the cast, ensemble, and production members. The event began with "The Musical Offering" by J. S. Bach followed by Benjamin Britten's music drama, "Curlew River." -
Invitation to the dedication of the UAH Graduate Studies Building.
The Graduate Studies Building was later renamed Madison Hall, which was demolished in 2015. -
UA Faculty Newsletter, October 1967.
The newsletter includes multiple articles describing the growth of the UAH, including cultural events, new faculty appointments, and faculty activities. Also included is a list of events happening on the main University of Alabama campus in November 1967. -
"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. -
Summary of the "rapidly expanding activities of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The document offers an overview of research, graduate instruction, undergraduate instruction, and continuing education, as well as a description of the university's facilities and the surrounding area. The author notes that "planning of a first phase of a permanent library and of a science and engineering laboratory/classroom building" is underway. -
"UAH Faculty and Staff 1966-67 Directory."
The directory provides the name, position, home address, office location, and telephone number of the UAH faculty and staff. -
"1966 Inaugural Banquet of the Student Government Association of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The program includes the banquet menu, the program events, and a list of SGA officers and legislators. -
"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. -
"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. -
University of Alabama Faculty Newsletter, April 1966.
The newsletter includes the outline of "a plan adopted by the University of Alabama to further develop instructional, research and service programs of the present Huntsville operations as integral parts of the University." The first point of the plan notes, "Effective September 1, 1966, the Huntsville operations of the University of Alabama shall be designated the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)." The plan is signed by Frank A. Rose, president of the University of Alabama. -
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 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." -
"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. -
Press release noting the addition of 55,000 volumes to the University of Alabama library system.
The release states, "Almost half of the increase results from a 21,000-volume build-up of the Huntsville stock." It also includes details about other system libraries. -
"University of Alabama in Huntsville Library Regulations."
This document outlines library hours, location of books and periodicals, and circulation procedures. -
Memorandum from the English Department to Charley Scott, H. Clyde Reeves, Philip Mason, and Christel McCanless.
In this memo, members of the English Department protest the removal of library materials from Morton Hall to the Graduate Studies Building (later Madison Hall). The writers report their concern that "the housing of English materials in the graduate studies building, we are convinced, will prohibit the students' availing themselves of library facilities." -
Christel McCanless giving library instruction to UAH students.
McCanless, then the head librarian, is shown at far right. -
"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 Huntsville Facts for Prospective Students."
The bulletin includes a summary of degree programs and admissions requirements for students applying to the university. -
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. -
"Statement Of Expenditures For Huntsville Campus Library Books, Periodicals, And Other Instructional Materials."
This document provides the budget and expenditures for the library in the 1963-64 period. -
"University of Alabama in Huntsville Announces The Opening of Fall Quarter September 21, 1964."
The anouncement states the undergraduate and graduate majors that will be offered beginning in September of 1964 and briefly discusses registration for classes. -
"University of Alabama Huntsville Center Library-Information Concerning The Library."
The document provides the library hours, library smoking policy, location of library materials, and fines for the loss of library materials. -
"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.