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Collection Overview

Administrative Information

Historical Note

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Office of the Registrar Records, 1897-1991

Finding Aid

Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections.

2011

Collection Overview

Creator: Mount Holyoke College. Administrative Offices
Title: Office of the Registrar Records
Dates: 1897-1991
Abstract: The records of the Office of the Registrar contain a large amount of general material dated from 1897 to 1990.
Extent: 51(44.6 linear ft.)
Language: English
Identification: RG7.30
Location: LD7084.8

Administrative Information

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

Office of the Registrar Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA.

Restricted

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

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Historical Note

The position of Registrar was established in 1893, as part of the faculty. From 1938 to 1959,the Registrar was part of the Office of Administration. In 1959, it became part of the Office of the Academic Dean. From 1971 to 1975, the Registrar was part of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. In 1975, the Office of the Registrar was established.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records of the Office of the Registrar contain a large amount of general material dated from 1897 to 1990. This consists of guidelines for registration and registration forms, dates to remember during the academic year, clarification of grades, numbers and statistics on faculty and staff members, and recommendations for course selections. There are also annual reports dated from 1930-31, and 1934 to 1991. These include comments and statistics on enrollment numbers in courses, degrees, honors work, independent work, and the Five College Exchange Program. There is also correspondence dated March 22, 1898. Also included in the records are entrance exams statistics, course enrollments and grading sheets, academic records cards (actual and on microfilm) and January Program registration records.

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