New York University Archives Biographical Files
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Abstract
The New York University Archives Biographical Files consist of files containing biographical material on people connected with New York University or are notable for other reasons. The collection was created by the University Archives to make a central collection for reference staff fulfilling requests for information on individuals associated with the University. Materials date from the late 19th century through the early 21st century.
Historical note
The New York University Archives Biographical Files was created by the University Archives to make a central collection for reference staff fulfilling requests for information on individuals associated with the University.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in alphabetical order by last name.
Scope and Contents
The New York University Archives Biographical Files consist of files containing biographical material on New York University (NYU) professors or people who are connected with NYU in another way. The files contain clippings, programs, curricula vitae, memorandum, booklets, business cards, notes, correspondence, and biographical information forms collected by the Office of Public Affairs. Materials date from the late 19th century through the early 21st century.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Because of the assembled nature of this collection, copyright status varies across the collection. Copyright is assumed to be held by the original creator of individual items in the collection; these items are expected to pass into the public domain 120 years after their creation. The New Yrok University Archives is not authorized to grant permission to publish or reproduce materials from this collection.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; New York University Archives Biographical Files; MC.317; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Some materials in this collection were transferred from various New York University departments in 2016 and 2017. No information was recorded about the acquisition of the other materials in this collection. The accession numbers associated with these transfers include 2016.041 and 2017.036.
Custodial History
In May 2025, biographical materials were transferred from the New York University Archives Portrait Files (MC 319). The accession number associated with this accretion is 2025.025.
Appraisal
In May 2025, materials related to Joseph Smalley were removed and placed into the Matthew Wise Collection on the Joseph Smalley AIDS Memorial Quilt Panel (MC 422).
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Processing Information
Decisions regarding arrangement, description, and physical interventions for this collection prior to 2020 are unknown. In 2020 the collection level description was updated for compliance with DACS and ACM Required Elements for Archival Description.
In May 2025, biographical materials were transferred from the New York University Archives Portrait Files (MC 319). Biographical materials of individuals already exisiting in the collection were added to the pre-existing folder. Approximately 30 new individuals were added to the collection and they were intellectually integrated into the finding aid in alphabetical order by last name. Folders related to these new individuals were added to Box 192, folders 13-46. Dates and folder numbers were also added to the newly added individuals.