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Title:	Centennial Office records
Dates:	1990–1998 (bulk 1992–1997)
Call Number:	A36

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Series:	1. Committees, 1990–1998
Volume:	1.40 cubic ft.
Arrangement:	Alphabetical
Summary:	This series documents the activities of the various Centennial committees through correspondence and minutes. Information about the Faculty Advisory Committee can also be found in the Steering Committee folders, as well as in Series 3. One Hundred Fund. Information about the Centennial publications is also in Series 2. Subject Files, Centennial Book and Centennial Calendar folders. More information about the activities of the Convocations Committee and about Opening Day can be found in Series 2. Subject Files, Centennial Convocation folders. Further information about exhibits can be found in Series 2. Subject Files, Exhibits folders.
Box	Title		Date
1	Administrator/Staff Advisory Committee		1994–1995
1	Alumni Advisory Committee		1994–1996
1	Athletics Committee		1994–1996
1	Centennial Committee (5 folders)		1993–1998
1	Centennial Path Committee		1990, 1994–1997
1	Closing Celebration Committee		1994–1996
	College Liaisons
1		Bouvé‚ College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	1995–1996
1		College of Arts and Sciences	1995–1996
1		College of Business Administration	1995–1996
1		College of Computer Science	1995
1		College of Criminal Justice	1996
1		College of Engineering	1995–1997
1		College of Nursing	1995–1996
1		Division of Cooperative Education	1995–1996
1		School of Law	1995–1997
1		University College	1995–1996
1	Committee Chairs		1994–1997
1	Community and Government Relations Committee		1994–1996
1	Convocations Committee		1994–1997
1	Cultural Activities Committee		1994–1997
1	Executive Committee		1993
1, 14, 15	Exhibits Committee (8 folders)		n.d., 1994–1997
1	Faculty Advisory Committee		1996–1997
1	Honorary Committee		1993–1996
1	Honors Committee (3 folders)		1994–1997
1	Memorabilia Committee		1994–1997
1	Physical Plant Committee		1994–1995
1	Public Relations Committee (2 folders)		1994–1997
1	Publications Committee		1994–1996
1, 2	Steering Committee (7 folders)		1993–1997
2	Student Advisory Committee		1993–1997
2	Technology Committee		1994–1995
2	Working Committees		1994–1997
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Series:	2. Subject Files, n.d., 1989–1998
Volume:	1.65 cubic ft.
Arrangement:	Alphabetical
Summary:	The Subject Files include correspondence, meeting notes, and planning materials of the directors. The bulk of the material, spanning 1992–1997, was created and/or maintained by Barbara Burke. This series features: a video of a lecture on Northeastern University's history given by William M. Fowler, Jr. ("Alive and kicking at 100: Northeastern University); an audio cassette recording of Paul Anka singing a song he penned for the Centennial Campaign's Victory Celebration in 1998 (Victory Celebration: "My Way"); slides from the Centennial Slide Library (Centennial Slide Collection); and photographs of the 100th Birthday Party held for Professor Emeritus Alfred J. Ferretti in February 1997 (Ferretti, Alfred). Information about the Centennial Convocation and Exhibits can also be found in the Convocations Committee folder in Series 1. Committees. Materials pertaining to the Centennial Book and Calendar can be found in the Publications Committee folders in Series 1. Committees.
Box	Title		Date
2	"Alive and Kicking at 100: Northeastern University," by William M. Fowler, Jr., Text and Video (2 folders)		1996
2	Archives and Special Collections Department: Correspondence		1993–1996
2	Banners, Flags, and Signs		1993–1997
2	Bostonian Society Boston Historic Markers Program, "The Landing Place" Application		1997, 1999
	Centennial
2		Book	1993–1997
2		Calendar	1995–1997
2		Campaign	1991–1996
2		Victory Celebration: "My Way," by Paul Anka: Text and Audio (2 folders)	1998
2		Closing Celebration	1998
2		Concert	1994–1997
2, 12		Convocation (11 folders)	1995–1997
2		Path First Brick Event	1996–1997
2		Poster Session	1998
2		Slide Collection (4 folders)	n.d., 1994–1995
2	Center for the Study of Sports in Society: Correspondence		1996
2	Class of 1902 Research Project		1995
2	Cohen, Irwin: Meeting Notes		1996–1997
2	Commencements		1995–1998
2	Correspondence (2 folders)		1989–1997
2	Curry, John A.: Biographical Information and Meeting Notes		1989–1996
2	Events Calendar		1995–1997
2, 15	Exhibits (6 folders)		1994–1998
2–3	Ferretti, Alfred J.: 100th Birthday Party (3 folders)		1996
3	Fowler, William M., Jr.: Meeting Notes		1993–1997
3	Freeland, Richard M.: Meeting Notes		1996
3	Goals		1990, 1992
3	Henderson House National Register Application		1995
3	Homecoming		1996–1997
3	Honorary Degree Recipients Research Project		n.d.
3	Huntington Avenue Construction		1994–1996
3	Logo (2 folders)		1992–1997
3	Kerr Hall National Register Application		1995–1997
3	Mailing List, University		n.d., 1996
3	Mementos		1995–1997
	Northeastern University
3		Board of Trustees Presentation	1995
3		Corporation	1995
3		Historical Timeline	n.d., 1995
3		Joint Advisory Council Presentation	1994
3	Orientation		1993
3	Parking and Public Safety: Correspondence		1995–1997
3	Postcard		1990, 1995–1998
3	ROTC: Correspondence		1995–1996
3	"Rationale for Founding Date of Northeastern University”		n.d.
3	Research		n.d., 1994
3	Relatives of Northeastern University Pioneers		n.d., 1989
3	Resident Student Association: Bid for Regional Conference		1997
3	"Saluting the Past, Shaping the Future: Report Prepared for President Elect Richard Freeland”		1996
3	Space/Events Planning Handbook		n.d.
3	Speakers Suggested		1996
3	Stationary		n.d., 1997
3	T–Shirts		1993, 1995
3	Theme		1994–1995
3	Volunteers		1994–1996
3	Website		1996–1997
3	YMCA Boston		1990, 1994
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Series:	3. One Hundred Fund, 1993–1998
Volume:	0.75 cubic ft.
Arrangement:	Alphabetical and Chronological
Summary:	This series contain grant proposals, and most of the files contain some commentary about them and why they were or were not funded. The Proposals Funded files contain correspondence with grantees and reports from them on the progress of their grants. Material about the One Hundred Fund and the granting process can also be found in the Steering Committee folders in Series 1. Committees; additional information about the committee in charge of the grant is found in the Faculty Advisory Committee folder in the same series.
Box	Title	Date
3	Correspondence (2 folders)	1993–1998
3–4	Proposals (7 folders)	1995–1997
4	Proposals Funded: A–Z (8 folders)	1995–1997
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Series:	4. Oral History Project, 1990–1998
Volume:	0.75 cubic ft.
Arrangement:	Alphabetical and Chronological
Summary:	The Oral History Project records contain transcripts and audio cassettes of interviews conducted with Northeastern University faculty, staff, and alumni who could offer a historical perspective on the University. Some of the interviews were conducted by students of the Oral History course offered by the Department of History.
Box	Title		Date
4	Correspondence		n.d., 1994–1997
4	Forms		n.d.
	Manuals:
6		Interviewer's Handbook	1994–1995
6		Oral History	ca. 1990
6	Project Lists (2 folders)		n.d., 1994–1997
6	Status Report and Proposal for Celebration		1995
	Interviews:
4		Amico, Sal: Associate Bursar Transcript	1997
7		Amico, Sal: Associate Bursar Tape	1997
4		Angus, Robert B.: College of Engineering Transcript	1995
4		Barrs, James T.: English Dept Transcript	1995
4		Berris, Leon: Class of 1929 Transcript	n.d.
7		Berris, Leon: Class of 1929 Tape
4		Berkett, S: Transcript	n.d.
4		Bernstein, Samuel J.: Prof. of English Transcript	1996
7		Bernstein, Samuel J.: Prof. of English Tape	1996
4		Blackman, Eugene: Dept. of Drama, Speech & Music Chair Transcript	1995
7		Blackman, Eugene: Dept. of Drama, Speech & Music Chair Tape	1995
4		Bryan, Robert W.: Class of 1995 Transcript	1995
7		Bryan, Robert W.: Class of 1995 Tape	1995
4		Burke, Barbara: Executive Director of the Centennial Celebration Transcript	1997
11		Burke, Barbara: Executive Director of the Centennial Celebration Tape (2 tapes)	1997
4		Cloney Transcript	n.d.
4		Connolly, John "Tinker": Director of Matthews Arena Transcript	1995
4		Connolly, Mary Lou: Secretary to Pres. Ell Transcript	1996
7		Connolly, Mary Lou: Secretary to Pres. Ell Tape	1996
4		Cooperstein, Ida: Widow of Louis Cooperstein, Prof. of Modern Languages Transcript	1994
7		Cooperstein, Ida: Widow of Louis Cooperstein, Prof. of Modern Languages Tape	1994
4		Corsano, Nicholas: ME 1926 Transcript	1995
7		Corsano, Nicholas: ME 1926 Tape	1995
4		Crotty, Philip T.: Prof. of Management Transcript	1995
7		Crotty, Philip T.: Prof. of Management Tape	1995
4		Deltano, Edmund: VP of Finance Transcript	1995
7		Deltano, Edmund: VP of Finance Tape	1995
4		Devlin, Charles M: Dean of Student Financial Services Transcript	1994
7		Devlin, Charles M: Dean of Student Financial Services Tape	1994
4		DeRoche, Joseph B: Instr. of English Transcript	1995
7		DeRoche, Joseph B: Instr. of English Tape	1995
4		Essigmann, Martin W: Dean of Research Transcript	1994
7		Essigmann, Martin W: Dean of Research Tape	1994
4		Fabrizi, Benedetto: Prof. of Modern Languages Transcript	1996
7		Fabrizi, Benedetto: Prof. of Modern Languages Tape	1996
4		Flynn, Mary R: Coordinator of Co–op Nursing Transcript	1995
7		Flynn, Mary R: Coordinator of Co–op Nursing Tape	1995
4		Ferretti, Alfred J.: Prof. Emeritus, Engineering Transcript	1995
7		Ferretti, Alfred J.: Prof. Emeritus, Engineering Tape	1994
4		Foster, Arthur R: Prof. Mech Engineering Transcript	1995
7		Foster, Arthur R: Prof. Mech Engineering Tape	1995
4		Fowler, William M., Jr.: LA 1967, Prof. and Chair, History Dept. Transcript	1998
8		Fowler, William M., Jr.: LA 1967, Prof. and Chair, History Dept. Tape	1998
4		Freilich, Morris: Prof. of Sociology & Anthropology Transcript	1995
8		Freilich, Morris: Prof. of Sociology & Anthropology Tape	1995
4		Fullington, Norbert: Prof. of History Transcript	1995
8		Fullington, Norbert: Prof. of History Tape	1995
4		Galmarino, Alberto: Prof. Emeritus–Mathematics Transcript	1996
8		Galmarino, Alberto: Prof. Emeritus–Mathematics Tape	1996
4		Garfield, Mildred C.: NU staff for 45 years Transcript	1990
8		Garfield, Mildred C.: NU staff for 45 years Tape	1990
4		Grinold, Jack: Staff, Sports Information Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
4		Haskins, George: Class of 1926 Transcript	1995
8		Haskins, George: Class of 1926 Tape	1995
4		Hawley, Carlene M: Staff–Liaison to President's Office Transcript	1997
11		Hawley, Carlene M: Staff–Liaison to President's Office Tape	1997
4		Herman, Gerald: Prof. of History Transcript	1996
8		Herman, Gerald: Prof. of History Tape	1996
4		Howell, David M: Prof. of Chemistry Transcript (no tape)	1994
4		Johnson, B: Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
4		Jordan, John W., Jr.: Dean of University College Transcript	1995
8		Jordan, John W., Jr.: Dean of University College Tape	1995
4		Joslyn, Clyde F: Class of 1939 Transcript	1995
8		Joslyn, Clyde F: Class of 1939 Tape	1995
4		Kaplan, Mort S: Director Center for the Arts Transcript	1994
8		Kaplan, Mort S: Director Center for the Arts Tape	1994
4		Karlsson, Britta L: Assoc. Prof. of Medical Life Sciences Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Keith, Mildred F: Staff Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Katz, Israel: ME 1941, Dean of Center for Continuing Education Transcript	1994
8		Katz, Israel: ME 1941, Dean of Center for Continuing Education Tape	1994
5		Kitchin, Charles E.: Prof. Emeritus, Modern Languages Transcript	1996
8		Kitchin, Charles E.: Prof. Emeritus, Modern Languages Tape	1996
5		Landry, Edward B: Class of 1923 Transcript	1996
8		Landry, Edward B: Class of 1923 Tape	1996
5		Lee, Frank: Prof. of Sociology and Anthropology Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Levin, Jack: Prof. of Sociology Transcript	1995
8		Levin, Jack: Prof. of Sociology Tape	1995
5		Long, Juanita O: Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
5		Luttgens, Kathryn: Prof. Emeritus–Physical Education Transcript	1995
8–9		Luttgens, Kathryn: Prof. Emeritus–Physical Education Tape	1995
5		MacDonald, Elizabeth A: Assistant to the Dean Transcript	1996
9		MacDonald, Elizabeth A: Assistant to the Dean Tape	1996
5		MacDonald, Gilbert: Class of 1932, VP of Student Affairs Transcript	1994
9		MacDonald, Gilbert: Class of 1932, VP of Student Affairs Tape	1994
5		Mackey, Alan: University & Day College Administrator Transcript	1995
9		Mackey, Alan: University & Day College Administrator Tape	1995
5		Malchman, Lawrence: Prof. of Accounting Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Maloof, Nancy: Class of 1971 Transcript (no tape)	1996
5		Marcotte, Alfred G.: Prof. of Electrical Engineering Transcript	1998
9		Marcotte, Alfred G.: Prof. of Electrical Engineering Tape	1998
5		Marsh, Frank E: Dean of Education Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Martel, Ronald: Dean of Student Life and Director of Residential Life Transcript	1995
9		Martel, Ronald: Dean of Student Life and Director of Residential Life Tape	1995
5		McCabe, Philip R: Director of Alumni Relations Transcript	n.d.
9		McCabe, Philip R: Director of Alumni Relations Tape	n.d.
5		McEneaney, Thomas J: Staff/Career Services Transcript	1996
9		McEneaney, Thomas J: Staff/Career Services Tape	1996
5		McShane, Clay: Prof. of History Transcript	1996
9		McShane, Clay: Prof. of History Tape	1996
5		Meloy, William H: Golden Graduate Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
5		Melvin, Jesse: Transcript	1994
9		Melvin, Jesse: Tape	1994
5		Mitchell–Brown, Verdaya: Staff/John O'Bryant African Am. Inst Transcript	1995
9		Mitchell–Brown, Verdaya: Staff/John O'Bryant African Am. Inst Tape	1995
5		Moran, Timothy: Prof., University College Transcript	1996
9		Moran, Timothy: Prof., University College Tape	1996
5		Morse, Patricia: Transcript	1995
9		Morse, Patricia: Tape	1995
5		Motley, J. Keith: Dean of Student Affairs Transcript	1995
9		Motley, J. Keith: Dean of Student Affairs Tape	1995
5		Norvish, Franklin: Prof. Emeritus of English Transcript	1995
9		Norvish, Franklin: Prof. Emeritus of English Tape	1995
5		Nowak, Welville B.: Prof. Emeritus of English Transcript	1995
9		Nowak, Welville B.: Prof. Emeritus of English Tape	1995
5		Ollen, Richard: Class of 1955 Transcript	1997
9		Ollen, Richard: Class of 1955 Tape	1997
5		Pattison, Samuel: Class of 1944 Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
5		Pendleton, Philip W.: Director, Counseling Center Transcript	1996
9–10		Pendleton, Philip W.: Director, Counseling Center Tape	1996
5		Pinkham, Thomas: Class of 1929 Transcript	1994
10		Pinkham, Thomas: Class of 1929 Tape	1994
5		Reppucci, Eugene: Class of 1960, VP for Development Transcript	n.d.
10		Reppucci, Eugene: Class of 1960, VP for Development Tape	n.d.
5		Roberts, Helen & William: Staff & Budget Director Transcript	1995
10		Roberts, Helen & William: Staff & Budget Director Tape	1995
5		Robinson, Edward: Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
5		Robinson, Raymond H.: Prof. and Chair, History Dept. Transcript	1995
10		Robinson, Raymond H.: Prof. and Chair, History Dept. Tape	1995
5		Rochefort, J. Spencer: Prof. of Engineering Transcript	1996
10		Rochefort, J. Spencer: Prof. of Engineering Tape	1996
5		Rosenberg, Fred A: Prof. of Microbiology Transcript	1996
10		Rosenberg, Fred A: Prof. of Microbiology Tape	1996
5		Rosenberg, Vivian Alpern: LA 1949, Librarian Transcript	1994
10		Rosenberg, Vivian Alpern: LA 1949, Librarian Tape	1994
5		Ross, Brenda: Class of 1938 Transcript (no tape)	n.d.
5		Rowlands, Jeanne: Athletic Director for Women Transcript	1995
10		Rowlands, Jeanne: Athletic Director for Women Tape	1995
5		Rubin, Morton: Prof. of Sociology Transcript	1995
10		Rubin, Morton: Prof. of Sociology Tape	1995
5		Sawin, George: Class of 1926 Transcript	1995
10		Sawin, George: Class of 1926 Tape	1995
5		Schneiderman, Eva: Class of 1941 Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Shaw, Stanley: Class of 1939 Transcript	1995
10		Shaw, Stanley: Class of 1939 Tape	1995
5		Shepard, Robert A: Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Slavin, Albert: Prof. of Accounting Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Solano, Kenneth C: Prof. of English and Journalism Transcript (no tape)	1994
5		Soloman, Bernard: Class of 1946 Transcript	1994
10		Soloman, Bernard: Class of 1946 Tape	1994
5		Spears, Donald Robert: Class of 1937 Transcript	1995
10		Spears, Donald Robert: Class of 1937 Tape	1995
5		Thompson, Warren H: Class of 1941 Transcript (no tape)	1995
5		Vetstein, Harvey: Assoc, Dean of Students Transcript (no tape)	1995
5		Viola, Alfred: Prof. of Chemistry Transcript	1995
10		Viola, Alfred: Prof. of Chemistry Tape	1995
5		Viola, Joy (Winkie): Dean of International Affairs Transcript	1996
10		Viola, Joy (Winkie): Dean of International Affairs Tape	1996
5		Vozella, Robert E: V.P. of Co–Operative Education Transcript	1996
10–11		Vozella, Robert E: V.P. of Co–Operative Education Tape	1996
5		Weiss, Karl: Prof. Emeritus of Chemistry Transcript	1994
11		Weiss, Karl: Prof. Emeritus of Chemistry Tape	1994
6		Willett, Edward R: Prof. of Finance Transcript (no tape)	1994
6		Wiren, Jacob: Class of 1948, Assistant Director of Lincoln College Transcript	1995
11		Wiren, Jacob: Class of 1948, Assistant Director of Lincoln College Tape	1995
6		Wooldridge, Roy L.: Class of 1945, VP of Cooperative Education Transcript	1997
11		Wooldridge, Roy L.: Class of 1945, VP of Cooperative Education Tape	1997
6		Zotos, John: Class of 1954, Prof. of Mechanical Engineering Transcript	1994
11		Zotos, John: Class of 1954, Prof. of Mechanical Engineering Tape	1994
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Series:	5. Realia, n.d., 1998
Volume:	3.75 cubic ft.
Arrangement:	Other
Summary:	This series contains samples of some of the memorabilia created for the Centennial Celebration, including T–shirts, the Centennial Calendar, and posters of the Centennial Convocation, Closing Day, and other events. Some of the materials are samples from manufacturers and were not used in the Celebration. The birthday card in this series was created by the Northeastern University Ambassadors and signed by those attending the Closing Day festivities.
Box	Title		Date
AF 12	Birthday Card		1998
	Centennial		n.d.
13, Rolled		Banners (5 folders)	1998
12		Calendar (3 folders)	1998
12		Closing Celebration T–Shirt (2 folders)	1998
FF2/5		Posters	n.d., 1997–1998
6		Seal	n.d.
12		Tote Bag	n.d.
12		Watch	n.d.
12	Class of 1998 T–Shirt (2 folders)		n.d.
6	Henderson House Replica (3 folders)		1998
12	"Northeastern Class of 20??" Baseball Caps (2 folders)		n.d.
12	American Flag		n.d.
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Archives and Special Collections 92 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 (617) 373-2351 archives@neu.edu

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Archives and Special Collections Finding Aids

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1. Committees, 1990–1998

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2. Subject Files, n.d., 1989–1998

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3. One Hundred Fund, 1993–1998

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4. Oral History Project, 1990–1998

Series:

5. Realia, n.d., 1998

Archives and Special Collections
92 Snell Library
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 373-2351
archives@neu.edu