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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: 2 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: Archives and Special Collections Department, Library, The University of Texas at San Antonio.

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.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

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 1986-1994 and undated
Athletics Department
Assorted materials, 1981-2006 and undated
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 Recreaction
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
"UTSA Business" report, 1989-1996, 2008
College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Brochures, memoranda, and degree plan information, 1988-1991
Newsletter, UTSA Current, 1991-1992
Newsletter, Ovations, 1996-1999
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Newsletter, The COLFA Irregular, 2001
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Newsletter, Ventanas, 1998-1999
Culture and Policy Institute
Brochure and web page printout, 2004 and undated
Development Office
Lecture series documents, 1991
San Antonio Engineering & 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
Education, Division of
Newsletter, La Palabra, 1988
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
Extended Education, Office of
"Extended Education" booklet, 1995-2000
Facilities Planning and Construction, Office of
Assorted planning materials, 1970-1971 and undated
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
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
Box
2 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
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 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
Brochures and bookmark, undated
Newsletter, The Texican, and related materials, 1998-2006
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
Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute
Reports, 1998
Minority Affairs, Office of
Photograph of Henry B. Gonzalez, autographed to the office, undated
Music Department
Madrigal Christmas Dinner programs and clippings, 1978-1979 and 1994
Assorted materials, 1990-2007
Orientation and Transition Services
Roadrunner Roundup program, 2004
Parking and Transportation Services
Brochures and maps, 2005 and undated
Physical Plant
Information manuals, 1986 and undated
Police Department
Handouts and reports, 1989-2007 and undated
Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP)
Reports, 1988-1990
President, Office of the
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 Report, 1991-1998
Invitations, 1996-2005
Project Team
UTSA Portal Communication Plan: Implementation report, 2004
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
Small Business Development Center
Annual reports and other materials, 1993-2000
Student Leadership and Activities Office
Leadership Development Program booklet, 1997-1998
Student Leadership and Cultural Programs
Brochures, undated
Testing Services, Office of
Brochure, undated
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 Committees
Booklet about university committees, 1990
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
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
Women and Gender Studies Committee
Assorted materials, 2001-2002

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