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Butler University

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1923

Places

Found in 118 Collections and/or Records:

Bruce Bigelow papers, 1986 - 1991

 File — Box 10
Identifier: MSS-SM 073
Scope and Contents Writings of Butler University Emeritus professor of history, Bruce Bigelow. The writings were either published and/or presented at some point. The titles include "The Disciples of Christ in Antebellum Indiana: Geographical Indicator of the Border South," 1986; "19th Century Indiana as Depicted by Edward Eggleston: Themes for Historical Geography," 1990; "The Indiana School of Literature and Regional Culture," 1990; and "Booth Tarkington: A Novelist’s Perspective of Urban Transformation in...
Dates: 1986 - 1991

Butler Alumnae Literary Club Files

 Collection
Identifier: UA05.08
Abstract

This collection includes the records and history of the Butler Alumnae Literary Club.

Dates: 1911 - 2018

Butler Club

 Collection
Identifier: UA03.20
Abstract

This collection contains the records of Butler Club from 1983-1984 and 1987-1988.

Dates: 1987 - 1988

Ovid Butler Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS004
Scope and Contents This collection contains a variety of materials relating to Ovid Butler, the Butler family, and North Western Christian University ranging in dates from 1818 to 2013. One of the most notable parts of the collection is the original letter book of Ovid Butler from July 1862 to September 1866. In this he copied the letters he both sent and received. The bulk of this collection concerns the Butler family genealogy. There are several folders, as well a full report by Melina Fox, a...
Dates: 1819 - 2013

Butler University 9/11 Memorial Book, 2002

 File — Box 10
Identifier: MSS-SM 071
Scope and Contents

Memorial book containing handwritten notes recording the feelings of students, faculty, and staff as they remember the events of 9/11 a year after it happened. This was offered to students outside of Atherton Union on Butler University’s campus. Students were able to write something with marker and sign it. Many of the sentiments have to do with prevailing through hard times as a country, freedom, and prayer.

Dates: 2002

Butler University Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS101
Abstract

This collection includes information generated by the students and Butler staff participating in the Air Force ROTC program. There is a special emphasis on Angel Flight (also known as Frank E. Borman Angel Flight), an honorary organization of college women who promote the interests of the Air Force and Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps). The collection includes a pledge manual, photographs, and ephemera.

Dates: 1949 - 1982

Butler University Army Air Force Band WWII photographs, circa 1940s

 File — Box 10
Identifier: MSS-SM 065
Scope and Contents

Photographs from the 1940s of the U.S. Army Air Forces Band at Butler University and at Hinkle Fieldhouse. There is description of the photographs on the back. Many of the pictures include band conductor Robert J. Schultz who also worked at Shortridge High School.

Dates: circa 1940s

Butler University Buildings and Grounds Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA00.01
Abstract

This collection documents the history and development of Butler University's campuses, buildings, and exterior spaces, spanning from around 1855 to 2021. It includes photographs, document files, blueprints and architectural renderings.

Dates: circa 1855 - 2021

Butler University Charters and Bylaws

 Collection
Identifier: UA01.00
Abstract

Charter and by-laws for Butler University, formerly known as North-Western Christian University and Butler College; also includes documentation of Articles of Incorporation.

Dates: 1850 - 1992

Butler University Events Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA00.03
Abstract

The Butler University Events Research Collection includes correspondence, documents, ephemera, photographs, and publications documenting significant events held at and traditions of Butler University.

Dates: 1857 - 2021