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Descriptive Summary

Historical Note

Scope and Content Note

Organization of Collection

Restrictions

Index Terms

Administrative Information

Description of Series

1. Departments and Programs

University of Texas San Antonio

A Guide to the UTSA University Archives Vertical File, 1970-2009



Descriptive Summary

Creator: University of Texas at San Antonio
Title: UTSA University Archives Vertical File
Dates: 1970-2009
Creator Abstract: The University of Texas at San Antonio was established in 1969. As of 2009, the University comprises three campuses: UTSA's Main Campus in northwest San Antonio, its Downtown Campus, and the HemisFair Park Campus, which includes the Institute of Texan Cultures museum.
Content Abstract: The collection spans the years 1970 through 2009 and includes assorted materials, collected by the UTSA Library Archives and Special Collections staff, pertaining to the history of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Materials include brochures, newsletters, promotional and publicity materials, correspondence and memoranda, reports, printouts of web pages, degree program descriptions, exhibition catalogs, organizational charts, greeting cards, and other materials.
Identification: UA 1.03
Extent: 3.75 linear feet (4 boxes)
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Historical Note

The University of Texas at San Antonio was established in 1969. As of 2009, the University comprises three campuses: UTSA's Main Campus in northwest San Antonio, its Downtown Campus, and the HemisFair Park Campus, which includes the Institute of Texan Cultures museum.

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Scope and Content Note

The collection spans the years 1970 through 2009 and includes assorted materials, collected by the UTSA Library Archives and Special Collections staff, pertaining to the history of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The Departments and Programs series includes brochures, newsletters, promotional and publicity materials, correspondence and memoranda, reports, printouts of web pages, degree program descriptions, exhibition catalogs, organizational charts, greeting cards, and other materials.

This collection is housed at UTSA's HemisFair Park Campus, though off-site access is also available at UTSA's John Peace Library.

This collection is housed at UTSA's HemisFair Park Campus, though off-site access is also available at UTSA's John Peace Library.

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Organization of Collection

1. Departments and Programs

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Usage Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

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Index Terms

Organizations
University of Texas at San Antonio--History.
Subjects
Universities and colleges--History--20th century.
Universities and colleges--Texas--San Antonio.
Vertical files (Libraries).
Locations
San Antonio (Tex.)--History--20th century.
Texas--Education--Universities and colleges.
Genres/Formats
Vertical files.
Brochures.
Newsletters.
Promotional materials.
Printouts.
Correspondence.
Memorandums.
Exhibition programs.
Reports.
Greeting cards.
Local Subjects
UTSA History
UTSA Records

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], UTSA University Archives Vertical File, UA 1.03, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

The collection has been assembled by the UTSA Archives and Special Collections Department.

Processing Information

Processed and encoded by Angela McClendon Ossar, University Archivist, May 2009, July 2009.

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Inventory of the UTSA University Archives Vertical File

 

1. Departments and Programs

Arranged alphabetically by department or program, and chronologically thereafter.
Box
1 Academic Support and Undergraduate Services, Office of
Learning Communities brochure, undated
Admissions and Registrar, Office of
Degree program description brochures, circa 1973
Applications, College Roadmap to Success brochure, and other materials, 1986-1998 and undated
Alumni Association
Newsletters, brochures, and other materials, 1985-2007 and undated
UTSA Ambassadors Program
Brochure and other materials, 2005 and undated
Architecture, Interior Design, Building Development programs
Poster advertising College of Fine Arts and Humanities and College of Business programs, undated
Art and Architecture, Division of
Description of degree programs and exhibition catalogs, 1980s-1994 and undated
Art and Art History, Department of
Publicity materials, 2005-2007
Art Gallery
Exhibition catalogs, 1986-2007 and undated
Behavioral and Cultural Science, Division of brochures, undated
Black Heritage Week brochure, 1995
Business Affairs
Memorandum re: SACS accreditation and Rewards and Recognition Program awards program, 1999-2003
Business Services
Brochure, undated
Campus Activities Board
Brochure, undated
Campus Recreation
Brochure, undated
Career Services, Office of
Annual report 1997-1998, 1998
Center for Archaeological Research
Herrara Gate special report and Friends of Archaeology newsletter, 1997 and undated
College of Business
Annual reports
1989-1993
1994-2008
1996
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Brochures, undated
Building dedication, 1994-1995
Correspondence related to Louis Rodriguez, 1st Dean of the College of Business, 1972-1978
College of Education and Human Development
A tribute to Arcadia H. Lopez [DVD], 2007
College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Brochures, memoranda, and degree plan information, 1988-1991
Newsletter, UTSA Current, 1991-1992
Newsletter, Ovations, 1996-1999
Undergraduate academic policies and procedures, 1996
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Newsletter, The COLFA Irregular, 2001
College of Sciences newsletters, 1997-2003
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Newsletter, Ventanas, 1998-1999
Annual report, 1995-1996, 1996
Computer Science, Division of
Newsletter, Bit Runner, 1996
Box
4 Conference on Administrative Information Systems [VHS], circa 1990
Box
1 Core curriculum reports, 1991
Counseling center, 1991
Culture and Policy Institute
Brochure and web page printout, 2004 and undated
Dean, Office of the
General education requirements, 1980 September 1
Guidelines for re-appointment, tenure, promotion, and termination, 1996
Handbook for provisionally admitted students, circa 1970s
Institutional rules on student services and activities, 1978
Development Office
Lecture series documents, 1991
San Antonio Engineering and Bioscience Initiative materials, undated
"Pathways to Giving" and other publications, undated
Photographs from event, undated
Disability Services
Newsletter, Disability Awareness, and brochure, 1997 and undated
Earth and Physical Sciences, Division of
Self-study evaluation of the Master of Science in Natural Resources, 1986
Box
2 Education, Division of
Newsletter, La Palabra, 1988
Undergraduate program review self-evaluation, Vol. I, 1996
Undergraduate program review self-evaluation, Vol. II-III [restricted], 1996
Self-study for program improvement, 1999
Emergency handbooks, undated
Engineering, Division of
Report Literature on Engineering Technology with letter attached, 1972 and 1980
Progress Report No. 2 of the Talent Search Committee, 1980 September
San Antonio Council on Engineering Education--Committee on Engineering Technology--final report, 1980 October
Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering--degree program description, 1988
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering--degree program description, 1988
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering--degree program description, 1988
Engineers and Engineering Education in Texas by Herbert H. Woodson, 1990
English, Classics, and Philosophy, Department of
Student Handbook and conference announcement, 2004 and undated
Box
4 Enigma machine presentation given at UTSA by CIA curator, local news clips [VHS], 1995
Box
2 Extended Education, Office of
"Extended Education" booklet, 1995-2000
Facilities Planning and Construction, Office of
Assorted planning materials, 1970-1971 and undated
Food Services
Box
1 Food Services newsletters, 1999
Box
2 Foreign Languages, Division of
Brochures and invitation, 1974 and undated
Friends of Shakespeare
List of sustaining members and program description, 1993
Gifted and Talented Program
American Creativity: A Bridge Between Centuries, circa 1983
Title page: "Draft of a textbook to be used in Humanities 1011 [course] at The University of Texas at San Antonio during the 1983 UTSA Gifted and Talented Student Program."
Graduate Studies, Office of
Brochures for Graduate Studies programs, circa 2001
Health Services
Brochure, undated
Hispanic Research Center
"Access, equality, and anima: the legacy of our community's struggle for knowledge", April, 1999
Materials regarding Mexican American Archives project, collected by Special Collections Librarian Dora Guerra, 1992-1996 and undated
"Hispanic Research at UTSA" booklet, 1996 May
Memorandum regarding potential donors to Mexican American Archives project, 1997
Newsletter, El Noticiero, 1997-1999
Strategic Plan--Hispanic Research Center Mexican American Collection, 2001 March
Printout of website, 2001 March and 2004 June
Hispanic Research Center Faculty Advisory Board--agenda and meeting documents (including strategic plan), with notes of Head of Special Collections and Archives, 2001
History, Department of
Syllabus, brochure, and newsletter, 2004-2006 and undated
Student paper, "A History of the History Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio," 2005
Honors college brochures, undated
Housing and Residence Life, Office of
Letter, 2005
Human Resources Department
Booklet, Recruitment and Interviewing Guidelines, August 1996
Training and other brochures, 2000-2009
Information Technology, Office of
Emails and newsletter, 2005-2007
Institute for Small Business Strategic Links newsletters, 1991-1997
Institute of Texan Cultures
Annual report, 1998
Exhibits and events--promotional materials, 2000s
Web page printout, "Significant Dates in Institute of Texan Cultures History," 2002
Organizational chart, circa 2003
Emails to staff, 2003-2007
Emma Tenayuca exhibit [CD], undated
Brochures and bookmark, undated
Newsletter, The Texican, and related materials, 1998-2006
Box
3 Guidelines for Institute of Texan Cultures employee awards program, 2005
Web page printout, "Visitor Information," 2005 January
Institutional Compliance, Office of
"Do The Right Thing" booklet, brochure, and related materials, undated
Interdisciplinary Studies and Curriculum and Instruction, Department of
"Bridging" Summer Institute packet, 2004
Interfraternity Council
Brochure, "UTSA Greek Community," 1977
Mathematics and Statistics, Division of
Box
2 Statistics: reflections on the past and visions for the future, 2000
Box
3 Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute
Reports, 1998
Minority Affairs, Office of
Photograph of Henry B. Gonzalez, autographed to the office, undated
Modern Languages and Literatures, Department of
Box
2 Memory in World Cinema Conference programs, 2009-2010
Box
3 Music Department
Madrigal Christmas Dinner programs and clippings, 1978-1979 and 1994
Assorted materials, 1990-2007
Orientation and Transition Services
Roadrunner Roundup program, 2004
Roadrunner planner 2010-2011, 2010
Parking and Transportation Services
Brochures and maps, 2005 and undated
Physical Plant
Information manuals, 1986 and undated
Police Department
Handouts and reports, 1979-2007 and undated
Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP)
U.S. Dept. of Energy Grant final report [2 copies], 1983
Reports, 1988-1990
President, Office of the
A Shared Vision: UTSA 2016, 2007
UTSA master plan summary, 2007
Plan Your University program materials, circa 1975
Holiday greeting cards, 1990-2004 and undated
UTSA President's Associates mailing, brochures, dinner program, 1990-1991 and undated
President's Reports, 1991-1998
President's report, 1995-1996
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Box
3 Invitations, 1996-2005
2007 Scholarship and awards dinner [DVD], 2007
Recipes and remembrances, 2004
Project Team
UTSA Portal Communication Plan: Implementation report, 2004
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Invitations, 1997
Purchasing Department
Vendor list of historically under-utilized businesses, 1993
Registrar, Office of the
Newsletter and handout, 2002
Research Development, Office of
Brochures, undated
Roadrunner Club
Brochure, "Membership Has Its Privileges," and other materials, 1990-2004
Scholarship Office
UTSA Scholarship Opportunities brochures, 2004-2006
Sigma Tau Delta
Poetry reading flyer, 1996
Small Business Development Center
Annual reports and other materials, 1993-2000
Student Leadership and Activities Office
Leadership Development Program booklet, 1997-1998
Registered student organizations, undated
Student Leadership and Cultural Programs
Brochures, undated
Student Life, Office of
New student orientation packet, 1991
Off-campus apartment complex directories, 1979-1996
Testing Services, Office of
Booklets, 1985-2001
Box
4 Texas Folklife Festival
Assorted materials, 1994-2009
Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success
Brochures and bookmark, undated
TRIO Programs
Assorted materials, 2004
University Advancement
"UTSA: The Rising Star of Texas" booklet, circa 2005
University Center
Brochures and materials related to expansion event, 1996 and undated
University Center program of dedication, 1996
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University Committees
Booklet about university committees, 1990
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University Committee on Teaching Effectiveness and Development
Teaching effectively at UTSA, 1987
University Communications
"Guide to University Communications" booklet, 1990s
University of Texas System
Booklet, the "University of Texas System: The Chancellor's Council: Executive Committee" [Dr. Peter Flawn's name written on front cover], 1973 October 15
Gubernatorial Appointments to Full Terms on the Board of Regents... / by Frank C. Erwin, Jr., 1978
Articles pertaining to the University of Texas System, 1981 and undated
University Publications
"Campus Images: The University of Texas at San Antonio" postcard booklet, 2000s
UTSA Bookstore brochures, undated
UTSA chapter of the Texas Faculty Association, 1995
UTSA Downtown brochures, 1995-1997
UTSA environmental scan, 1999
UTSA Uncovered, circa 1990s
Vice President for Research
Booklet, "Research: Biotechnology, Sciences, and Engineering," undated
Visitor Center
Brochures, undated
UTSA Women's Club
News article, cookbook entitled "The Fastest Little Cookbook in Texas," and invitation to wine and cheese event at Lutcher Center, 1984-1989 and undated
Women's Studies Institute
Newsletter and other materials, 2004-2006
Notebook titled, "A history of women faculty," 1996
Women and Gender Studies Committee
Assorted materials, 2001-2002

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