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4/12. Steven B. Sample, 1982-1991

 Record Group Term
Identifier: 4/12
An electrical engineer who is known for his patents on various digital control panels including the touch pad on microwaves used all over the world, Sample became the University's twelfth President in 1982. He led the University to greater levels of recognition, as reflected in UB's election to the prestigious Association of American Universities. After leaving the University at Buffalo in 1991 he became the tenth President of the University of Southern California. In 2001, Sample wrote The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership, which was voted as one of the top 10 business books of that year. In 2004, the Sample received the "Chancellor's Medal," the most prestigious award given by the University bestowed to individuals whose accomplishments have greatly added to the prestige of the city of Buffalo and often to the University as well.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Steven B. Sample appointment books

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39072039027622]
Identifier: 4-12-789
Abstract

10 volumes of University at Buffalo President Steven B. Sample's appointment books. Sample was President from 1982-1991.

Dates: 1981-1990

Steven B. Sample inaugural files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-12-773
Abstract

Inaugural files on University at Buffalo Steven B. Sample. Sample was President from 1982-1991.

Dates: 1982

Steven B. Sample invention papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-12-1168
Abstract This collection contains research, patent information, correspondence and other information regarding three inventions of University at Buffalo President Steven B. Sample: the Improved Perineometer; the Means for Controlling Formation of Vascular Plaque, Crystals, and Stones in Living Organisms; and the Self-contained Portable Device for Rendering Thermostatically Controlled Localized Thermotherapy. Also found in this collection are newspaper clippings regarding President Sample’s other...
Dates: 1987-1990

Steven B. Sample photographs, Part I

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-12-969
Abstract

Photographs of Steven B. Sample as University at Buffalo President, showing Sample at university events. Sample was President from 1982-1991.

Dates: 1981-1991

Steven B. Sample photographs, Part II

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-12-1275
Abstract

Photographs of Steven B. Sample as University at Buffalo President, showing Sample at university events. Sample was President from 1982-1991.

Dates: 1981-1991; Majority of material found within 1989-1991

Steven B. Sample speeches and remarks

 Collection
Identifier: 4-12-1153
Abstract

This collection contains the speeches and remarks given by Steven B. Sample while president of the State University of New York at Buffalo. Sample was President from 1982-1991.

Dates: 1982-1991