TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
Historical Note
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Arrangement of the Collection
Restrictions
Access Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Dedications and Rites programs, 1926-2004
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Southern Methodist University Dedications and Rites programs
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Creator: |
Southern Methodist University |
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Title: |
Southern Methodist University Dedications and Rites programs |
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Inclusive Dates: |
1926-2004 |
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Abstract: |
The Dedications and Rites Program collection contains programs of services that dedicate new buildings as well as various architectural structures on the Southern Methodist University (SMU) campus. The collection covers a wide array of dedications that have taken place on campus throughout the twentieth century. |
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Accession No: |
SMU 1991.0070 |
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Extent: |
2 boxes (1 linear foot) |
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Language: |
Material is in English |
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Repository |
Southern Methodist University Archives, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University |
The collection includes the dedications of some of the most commonly used buildings and locations on campus. Dedication programs in the collection include, but are not limited to: the Perkins Administration building; the Fondren libraries; Residence Halls; the Umphrey Lee Student Center; and buildings within the Owen Fine Arts Center.
Also included are programs for campus ceremonies such as the inauguration of Willis M. Tate, the unveiling of the Robert S. Hyer bust, and the dedication of the World War II Memorial Plaza.
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The collection contains programs for building dedications and other major campus events from 1926-2004. Most of the records stem from the middle of the twentieth century. The collection is organized in chronological order. Although only years are listed, folders are organized down to the month and dates of the event. This information will be of interest to researches who are hoping to find basic general information on the histories of buildings on the SMU campus.
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Arrangement of the Collection |
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The collection is organized into 1 series: |
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Series 1: Dedications and Rites programs, 1926-2004 |
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Access to Collection:
Collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights:
Permission to publish materials must be obtained from the Director of the DeGolyer Library.
Copyright Statement:
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain copyright authorization.
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This collection is indexed under the following terms in the Southern Methodist University Libraries' online catalog. Researchers desiring related materials may search the catalog using these terms. |
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Southern Methodist University -- Buildings. |
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Southern Methodist University -- History. |
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Dallas (Tex.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. |
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Programs -- Texas -- Dallas. |
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Southern Methodist University plaques project (SMU 1991.0083)
Southern Methodist University campus building files (SMU 1997.0290)
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Southern Methodist University Dedications and Rites programs, Southern Methodist University Archives, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University.
Deposit.
Tim Bowman, 2010, Judy Kingkaysone, 2011, Jae Suh, 2012
Lara Corazalla, 2011, Ada Negraru, 2012
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Series 1:
Dedications and Rites programs, 1926-2004
2 Boxes |
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McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, 1926 |
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Perkins Administration, 1939 |
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03 |
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Fondren Library (West), 1939-40 |
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“Twenty-five Years Later”, 1940 |
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Perkins Gymnasium, 1942 |
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Perkins Theology, 1945-51 |
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World War II Memorial Services, 1946 |
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Fondren Science Building, 1949 |
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Residence Halls, 1950-59 |
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Institute of American Freedom, 1953 |
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Seismological Observatory, 1953 |
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Perkins Theology-Selecman Hall, 1954 |
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J. W. Fincher Memorial Building, 1954 |
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Willis M. Tate Inauguration, 1955 |
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Umphrey Lee Student Center, 1955 |
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Bust of Robert Stewart Hyer, 1956 |
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Coliseum, 1956 |
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Perkins Theology-Methodist Historical Library, 1957 |
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Perkins Gymnasium-Natatorium, 1958 |
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Memorial Health Center, 1960 |
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Owen Fine Arts Center-Music Building, 1962 |
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Fondren Library (West)-Texana Room, 1963 |
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Owen Fine Arts Center-Harrison Building, 1967 |
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Owen Fine Arts Center-Ruth Collins Sharp Drama Building, 1968 |
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Owen Fine Arts Center-Mudge Art Building, 1968 |
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Owen Fine Arts Center-Bob Hope Theatre, 1968 |
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27 |
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Fondren Library Addition/East, 1969 |
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Carr Collins, Jr. Hall, 1994 |
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The Campaign for SMU, 1997 |
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03 |
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Fondren (East) Library Center, 1998 |
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Honors Day Convocation, 1998 |
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Class of 1998 Plaza, 1998 |
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Memorial Grove, 1998 |
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Meadows Museum, 1998 |
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World War II Memorial Plaza, 1999 (1) |
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World War II Memorial Plaza, 1999 (2) |
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Laura Bush Promenade, 1999 |
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Class of 1999 Plaza, 1999 |
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Perkins Chapel Rededication, 1999 |
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Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Theology Quadrangle, 1999 |
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Honors Day Convocation, 2000 |
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Paul B. Loyd, Jr. All-Sports Center, 2000 |
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Kenneth Z. and Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center, 2000 |
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Jack S. and Laura Lee Blanton Academic Developmental Complex, 2000 |
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Gerald J. Ford Stadium, 2000 |
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International Festival of Opening Courts (Meadows Museum), 2001 |
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Celebrating: Opening of the New Meadows Museum, 2001 |
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New Meadows Museum, 2001 |
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Calatrava Fountain Sculpture, 2001 |
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John Goodwin Tower Center Medal of Freedom, 2001 |
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Jerry R, Junkins Electrical Engineering Building, 2001 |
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Doak Walker Plaza Dedication, 2001 |
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Harold Jeskey Lecture Hall Reception, 2001 |
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Dedman Life Sciences Building, 2001 |
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Dedman Life Sciences Building Dedication, 2001 |
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Harold A. Jeskey Lecture Hall, 2001 |
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Jerry R. Junkins Electrial Engineering Building, 2002 |
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Linda and Mitch Hart eCenter- SMU in Legacy, 2003 |
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Laura Lee Blanton Student Services Building, 2003 |
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SMU-Taos; Information Commons Building, 2004 |
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