American Association of University Professors, University of Connecticut Chapter Records
Abstract
The UConn Chapter was established on 27 April 1932 when the constitution was adopted and officers elected. The Chapter title changed several times, reflecting the growth and development of the institution: Connecticut Agricultural College (1932-1933), Connecticut State College (1933-1939), and University of Connecticut (1939-present). The purpose of the national organization is to promote a “powerful body of informed opinion among university teachers and investigators of America” through the combined works of the local chapters. The national association establishes standards on such subjects as “academic freedom, tenure, and ethics” which, it hopes, will be actively supported by the local chapters.
Dates
- undated, 1931-1981
Access
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Restrictions on Use
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History
The UConn Chapter was established on 27 April 1932 when the constitution was adopted and officers elected. The Chapter title changed several times, reflecting the growth and development of the institution: Connecticut Agricultural College (1932-1933), Connecticut State College (1933-1939), and University of Connecticut (1939-present). The purpose of the national organization is to promote a “powerful body of informed opinion among university teachers and investigators of America” through the combined works of the local chapters. The national association establishes standards on such subjects as “academic freedom, tenure, and ethics” which, it hopes, will be actively supported by the local chapters.
Information quoted from American Association of University Professors, “Chapter Organization and Management,” in the bound volume Minute Book: 1932-1957, 1st item, p. 1, Series I.
Extent
3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Series I: Minutes, Newsletters and Calls to meeting (1933-1970) includes calls to meetings, agendas, newsletters, and minutes with occasional correspondence and reports interfiled. There are no minutes for the years 1951-1952. Arranged chronologically.
Series II: Reports and Resolutions (1936-1962) is composed of various reports developed by the UConn chapter of the AAUP and the National AAUP filed in chronological order. The reports cover a wide range of topics.
Series III: Correspondence (1931-1965) contains correspondence to and from the national headquarters of the AAUP; correspondence to and from other chapters, calls to meetings and some reports. There are no records for the years 1946-1949. Files are arranged chronologically by year. Correspondence for 1959-1961 is further broken down by subject.
Series IV: Chapter letters (1933-1967) consists of mailings from national headquarters, Washington, D.C. on topics of general concern. There are no chapter letters for 1946-1949. Arranged chronologically.
Series V: Membership (undated, 1932-1966) includes local membership lists and national lists of those nominated for membership. There are no records from the years 1952-1953, 1957-1958, 1963-1964 and 1964-1965. Arranged chronologically.
Series VI: General File (undated, 1936-1947) contains such items as sample questionnaires for chapter activities, and newspaper clippings.
Series VII: AAUP contracts (1979-1981) holds two copies of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees
Acquisition Information
The UConn Chapter of the AAUP donated the collection to Archives & Special Collections prior to 1998.
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Education Subject Source: Fast
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- minutes (administrative records) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- American Association of University Professors, University of Connecticut Chapter Records
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 1987 December
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
