MC 46 Jacqueline C. Mancall papers, 1974-2003, 6 cubic feet

The Jacqueline C. Mancall papers consist primarily of speeches, publications, conference materials, and grant records projects from the career of a Drexel information science professor.
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MC 35 Manuscript and printed leaves from books, 1115-1769, 1 cubic foot

Twenty-four individual leaves representing the history of books from early manuscript leaves on vellum to printed texts on biblical, legal and natural history subjects. read more >>>

UR 7.3, Men’s Basketball records, 1895-2001,  3.33 cubic feet

The collection contains a large series of newspaper clippings related to men’s basketball dating from 1953 to 1988; game and player statistics dating as early as 1895 through 1990; series containing media guides, game programs, calendars, and other printed ephemera; and a small set of slides from circa 1997.  read more >>>

UR 4.5 Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics records, 1973-1997, 3 cubic feet

The department of mechanical engineering began granting degrees in 1914. Its first department head, J. Harland Billings, was appointed in 1918. It became the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics in 1975. The collection includes correspondence, faculty meeting minutes, brochures detailing policies and guidelines for students, and a brief set of event files. A large portion of the collection consists of personnel records of department staff.

The collection is unprocessed. A preliminary inventory is available in the archives; contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu for more information. Portions of the collection containing student and personnel records are closed to researchers. See the university archives’ policy on access to records for further information.

UR 7.16 Men’s Lacrosse records, 1948-1988, 1 cubic foot

The collection consists of newspaper clippings, press releases, programs, statistics, and photographs.  Materials are all interfiled chronologically; for some years, they have been compiled into scrapbooks.

This collection is partially processed.  A preliminary inventory is available; for more information, contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu.

UR 7.5 Men’s Rifle Team records, 1946-1956, 3 folders

The records of the men’s rifle team consist of a small set of newspaper clippings from 1953 to 1956 and an athlete roster and report on the team’s performance in 1945-46.

This collection is partially processed.  A preliminary inventory is available in the archives; contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu for more information.

UR 7.7 Men’s Soccer records, 1948-1984, 0.66 cubic feet

The collection consists of newspaper clippings, press releases, rosters, programs, player data sheets, and some photographs.  All materials are currently interfiled chronologically.

This collection is partially processed.  A preliminary inventory is available in the archives; contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu for more information.

UR 7.6 Men’s Tennis records, 1946-1988, 0.17 cubic feet

The records of the men’s tennis team include newspaper clippings, photographs, statistics, match schedules, and athlete information sheets.  All materials are currently interfiled chronologically.

The collection is partially processed.  A preliminary inventory is available; for more information, contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu.

UR 7.10 Men’s Track records, 1946-1991, 2.33 cubic feet

The collection consists of press releases, newspaper clippings, meet programs, team rosters and schedules, statistics and score sheets, and photographs.  All materials are currently interfiled chronologically.

This collection is partially processed.  A preliminary inventory is available; for more information, contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu.

UR 9.1 Middle States Association accreditation records, 1953-1990, 4 cubic feet

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools certifies educational institutions to grant degrees and diplomas.  The collection consists of preliminary and final reports to the Middle States Association; research materials gathered in the preparation of these reports; and the records of the working groups established during the self-study.  The bulk of the records are from the re-accreditation that took place during the 1990s.

This collection is unprocessed.  A preliminary inventory is available in the archives; contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu for more information.  Because the collection may contain confidential information, portions are currently restricted pending review by the archivist.  See the university archives’ policy on access to records for further information.

UR 3.6 Microcomputing Program records, 1977-1985 (bulk 1983-1985), 1 cubic foot

In 1983, Drexel University launched its microcomputing program, requiring freshmen to buy or have access to Apple Macintosh computers.  With this program, Drexel became one of the first colleges in the nation (and the first university) to require students to purchase personal computers.  This collection contains materials relating to early developments in personal computing at Drexel, including working papers from 1984 and 1985 which discuss applications for personal computers in a variety of academic disciplines.  It also includes complete runs of early issues of Drexel publications and newsletters relating to microcomputing aimed at students, staff, and computer support consultants.  Newspaper clippings related to Drexel’s decision to require students to purchase Macintoshes, microcomputing program correspondence, and a few miscellaneous reports and pamphlets on computing in general can also be found with the collection.

This collection is unprocessed.  A preliminary inventory is available in the archives; contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu for more information.

UR 1.3 Kenneth G. Matheson administration records, 1922-1932, 3 cubic feet

Kenneth Matheson was president of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry from 1922 to 1931. read more >>>

UR 1.1 James MacAlister papers, 1889-1941, 0.66 cubic feet

James MacAlister (1840-1913) served as the first president of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry from 1891 to 1913. He was a proponent of vocational and technical education throughout his career. This collection documents his term as president, his views on education, and his involvement in the early history of the Drexel Institute. Records include MacAlister’s letters, a book that he published, lectures, and his personal notebook, as well as research notes believed to have been compiled by Harriet Worrell for the book Drexel Institute of Technology 1891-1941: A Memorial History. Of particular interest in the collection are letters to Booker T. Washington and Andrew Carnegie and correspondence with James Wilson and Wilson Brothers & Company, the architectural firm that designed Drexel’s first two buildings.

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PC 2 Ellen (Rushmore) McKeon collection, 1897-1898, 22 items

Ellen (Rushmore) McKeon graduated from Drexel’s department of domestic science and arts in 1898.  This collection includes photographs of instructors, students, and classrooms in the department of domestic science and arts.  It also has photos taken at Wissahickon Creek and three pictures from the women’s basketball team.  Identified individuals in collection are: Albert P. Brubaker, Ellen Morris, Katherine J. Coolidge, Helen M. Spring, Anna Anthony, and Maude G. Hopkins.

This collection is partially processed.  A preliminary inventory is available in the archives; contact the archivist at archives@drexel.edu for more information.

UR 1.1, 0.66 cubic feet

James MacAlister (1840-1913) served as the first president of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry from 1891 to 1913.  He was a proponent of vocational and technical education throughout his career.  This collection documents his term as president, his views on education, and his involvement in the early history of the Drexel Institute.  Records include MacAlister’s letters, a book that he published, lectures, and his personal notebook, as well as research notes believed to have been compiled by Harriet Worrell for the book Drexel Institute of Technology 1891-1941: A Memorial History.  Of particular interest in the collection are letters to Booker T. Washington and Andrew Carnegie and correspondence with James Wilson and Wilson Brothers & Company, the architectural firm that designed Drexel’s first two buidlings.

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