John P. Kondelik “BU and the Dream of Distinction” Papers
Scope and Contents
Most of this collection is comprised of typed or handwritten notes of Kondeliks’, pertaining to significant persons, places, and the general history of Butler University from the early to mid 1900s. Alongside these notes are various articles and clippings that provide relevant information. Of note are materials referencing president of the university Athean, who was seemingly involved in some sort of scandal during his term. Additionally, some written materials reference a case involving “Miss Weaver,” so seemingly these events were at a time, impactful on the university’s function. There are some empty folders and removed materials in this collection, reflected in the container list.
Dates
- Creation: 1915 - 1990
Creator
- Kondelik, John P. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Biographical Note
John P. Kondelik seems to have worked primarily as a librarian during his time, serving as the director of libraries at the Stockwell-Mudd Library of Albion College for about 17 years after a previous 44 in the profession. He was connected to Butler University from about 1984–1993, where he was the Irwin Library System director. The paper “BU and the Dream of Distinction” seems to reflect the history of the university with a specific focus on its early creation and the transition from its previous institute, Northwestern Christian University. This paper seemingly served as his PH. D dissertation, a degree which he earned from the University of Michigan. The paper was originally published in 1993.
Extent
0.84 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Contains notes and research materials compiled by Kondelik during the process of writing the paper, “BU and the Dream of Distinction.”
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records’ creator or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presumed donation by John Kondelik, former librarian at Butler University, circa 1993.
Subject
- Butler University (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the John P. Kondelik “BU and the Dream of Distinction” Papers
- Author
- By Erika Kovach, April 2024
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
4600 Sunset Avenue
Irwin Library 345
Indianapolis Indiana 46208 United States
specialcollections@butler.edu