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College presidents -- New York (State) -- Buffalo

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Samuel P. Capen Hoods, Honorary Degrees, and Awards

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-7-20
Abstract

Hoods, honorary degrees, and awards of Samuel P. Capen, first director of the American Council in Education (1919-1922); first full-time Chancellor of the University of Buffalo (1922-1950); and spokesman for academic freedom and educational reform.

Dates: 1922-1950

Office of the President files on Samuel P. Capen

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-7-21
Abstract

The Office of the President Files on Samuel P. Capen, 1922-1957 [bulk 1922], includes materials related to Samuel P. Capen's tenure as Chancellor. The collection specifically includes materials related to his inauguration and the dedications of Foster Hall and Rotary Field.

Dates: 1922-1957; Majority of material found in 1922

Samuel P. Capen papers

 Collection — Box 1-30
Identifier: 4-7-19
Abstract

Professional and personal correspondence, speeches, articles and memorabilia of Samuel P. Capen, first director of the American Council in Education (1919-1922); first full-time Chancellor of the University of Buffalo (1922-1950); and spokesman for academic freedom and educational reform.

Dates: 1893-1956

Inaugural greetings sent to Clifford C. Furnas

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39072039027507]
Identifier: 4-9-1066
Abstract

Institutional greetings sent to Clifford C. Furnas upon his inauguration as 9th chancellor of the University of Buffalo.

Dates: 1955

Clifford C. Furnas Memorial Room collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-9-843
Abstract

Collection includes memorabilia from and records documenting the creation of the Clifford C. Furnas Memorial Room in Room 531 of Capen Hall at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York and the Memorial Exhibit in the University Archives.

Dates: 1900-2010

Clifford C. Furnas papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-9-805
Abstract

Collection contains personal papers, memorabilia, publications, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs from the professional and family life of Clifford C. Furnas mostly collected and arranged by his wife, Sparkle Moore Furnas.

Dates: 1900-1986; Majority of material found within ( 1917-1969)

William R. Greiner collection

 Collection
Identifier: 4-13-1404
Abstract

The William R. Greiner collection is comprised of five distinct collections, each described in its own series: 4/13/819, New York State resolution on the death of William R. Greiner; 4/13/966, William R. Greiner inaugural letters; 4/13/1106, William R. Greiner Renmin Law School mementos; 4/13/1143, William R. Greiner speeches and remarks; and 4/13/1249, William R. Greiner Kente graduation stoles.

Dates: 1991-2010

Robert L. Ketter appointment books

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-11-675
Abstract

14 volumes of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter's appointment books. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.

Dates: 1969-1981

Robert L. Ketter evaluation records

 Collection — Envelope 1: [Barcode: 39072039027598]
Identifier: 4-11-324
Abstract

Files pertaining to the 1974 evaluation of President Robert L. Ketter by the Board of Trustees and Ketter himself.

Dates: 1974

Robert L. Ketter inaugural files

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39072039027580]
Identifier: 4-11-672
Abstract

Inaugural files of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.

Dates: 1970-1971

Robert L. Ketter inauguration scrapbooks

 Collection — Oversize-box UAOS 4: [Barcode: 39072039027556], Volume: 2-3
Identifier: 4-11-657
Abstract

Scrapbooks of the inauguration of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter. Ketter was inaugurated on February 15, 1971 at Kleinhans Music Hall, and was in office from 1970-1982.

Dates: 1971

Information Services file on Robert L. Ketter

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-11-65
Abstract

Clippings and press releases on University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter, as collected by the Office of Information Services.

Dates: 1963-1989

Robert L. Ketter speeches and remarks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-11-581
Abstract

File of speeches, remarks, introductions and other public statements delivered by State University of New York at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter, 1970-1982. In addition to drafts of speeches, the file also includes background information, comments and suggestions of the speeches by members of the University administration. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.

Dates: 1970-1982

Martin Meyerson inauguration scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize-box UAOS 4: [Barcode: 39072039027556], Volume: 1
Identifier: 4-10-656
Abstract

Scrapbook of the inauguration of University at Buffalo President Martin Meyerson. Meyerson was the 10th President of the university, and served from 1966-1970.

Dates: 1967

Information Services file on Martin Meyerson

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39072039027549]
Identifier: 4-10-400
Abstract

Copies of University at Buffalo President Martin Meyerson's statements and speeches, news clippings, press releases, and biographical information, as collected by the Office of Information Services.

Dates: 1966-1970

Martin Meyerson printed material

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39072039027531]
Identifier: 4-10-26
Abstract

Small collection of printed material for the inauguration of University at Buffalo President Martin Meyerson. Also includes master plans, clippings, and articles of the era.

Dates: 1966-1968

Martin Meyerson speeches and statements

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: 4-10-9
Abstract

Speeches and statements given by Martin Meyerson during his tenure as tenth president of the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dates: 1966-1970

New York State resolution on the death of William R. Greiner, 2010

 Series — Box 1: Series 4/13/819 [Barcode: 39072039027895]
Identifier: 4/13/819
Abstract

Resolution passed by the Senate of the New York State Legislature on the occasion of the death on December 19, 2009, of William R. Greiner, 13th president of the University at Buffalo.

Dates: 2010

Charles P. Norton speeches

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39072039027440]
Identifier: 4-6-18
Abstract

Two scrapbooks of speeches, 1905-07 (incomplete), and a few items up to 1920, of Charles P. Norton, University of Buffalo Chancellor 1905-1920.

Dates: 1905-1920

Office of the Chancellor/President vertical file

 Collection
Identifier: 5-H-VF
Abstract

Contains administrative histories, clippings, and miscellaneous printed material regarding the Office of the Chancellor/President.

Dates: 1966-2005

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

John B. Simpson inaugural greetings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-14-1011
Abstract

Institutional and personal greetings and gifts sent to John B. Simpson upon his inauguration as 14th President of the University at Buffalo.

Dates: 2004

John B. Simpson mementos and trips collection

 Collection — Envelope 1: [Barcode: 39072039028059]
Identifier: 4-14-1255
Abstract

The John B. Simpson mementos and trips collection is comprised of three distinct collections, each described in its own series: 4/14/1255, John B. Simpson United States Department of Education trip to Asia; 14/4/1257, John B. Simpson international visits mementos; and 14/4/1258, John B. Simpson gifts and citations.

Dates: 2004-2011

William R. Greiner inaugural letters, 1991

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4/13/966
Abstract

Letters, cards, and notes of congratulation to William R. Greiner upon his being named thirteenth President of the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dates: 1991

William R. Greiner Renmin Law School mementos, 2002

 Series — Carton 1: Series 4/13/1106 [Barcode: 39072039027937]
Identifier: 4/13/1106
Abstract

Itinerary and souvenirs from President William R. and Mrs. Greiner’s trip to Renmin University of China School of Law, May 17-26, 2002. Greiner was the 13th President of the University at Buffalo.

Dates: 2002