New York University Archives Collection of NYU Presidential Portraits
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Abstract
From 1831-2023, 16 men have acted as the Chancellor or President of New York University. The New York University Archives Collection of NYU Presidential Portraits consists of portraits representing people who have held this title.
Historical Note
From 1831-2023, 16 men have acted as the Chancellor or President of New York University. Beginning in 1831, the top-ranking office was titled Chancellor. In 1956, the Office of the President was created as the chief administrative post.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically by presidential term.
Scope and Contents
The New York University Archives Collection of NYU Presidential Portraits (dated circa 1831-2023) consists of 16 portraits representing people who have held the title of Chancellor or President of NYU.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from the University Archives. Please contact New York University Archives, special.collections@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; New York University Archives Collection of NYU Presidential Portraits; MC 376; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Many of the portraits were commissioned by the University; they were stored and displayed in various locations across campus, most recently in the Mamdouha S. Bobst Gallery in Bobst Library. They were transferred to the NYU Archives in February 2023. The accession number associated with this transfer is 2023.009.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Originals are not available due to fragility and exhibition; use photographed copies.
Accruals
Further accurals to this collection are expected.
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Processing Information
Portraits were inspected by conservators in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department in 2022. The portraits of Brademas, Oliva, and Sexton were surface cleaned and the frames were adjusted or repaired, and glazing was added by Bark Frameworks in 2022.