Correspondence Study Department Reports

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0497

Scope and Contents

The University of Nevada, Correspondence Study Department Reports consist of the first list of correspondence courses offered by the University of Nevada, the Home Study at the University of Nevada Announcement of Courses (1948); reports of registration for correspondence courses from June 1947 through November 1949, and correspondence involving finances through early 1950.

Dates

  • 1944-1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

In June 1947, administrative responsibility for correspondence study was unofficially transferred from the College of Arts and Science to the Office of Admissions and Records, with the change officially established in 1948. There was a Director of Correspondence from 1947 through June 1948. That position became the Director of Correspondence and Extension in June 1948. The Correspondence Study Department was conducted in conjunction with the Extension Department. The first extension class was conducted in the spring of 1948. In early 1950, the Correspondence Study Department was separated from the Office of Admissions and Records and transferred to the School of Education. The Correspondence Study Department existed from 1945-1960. Dr. M. W. Deming served as the Director of Correspondence and Extension in the late 1940s.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

In June 1947, administrative responsibility for correspondence study was unofficially transferred from the College of Arts and Science to the Office of Admissions and Records, with the change officially established in 1948. There was a Director of Correspondence from 1947 through June 1948. The collection consists of the first list of correspondence courses offered by the University of Nevada, the Home Study at the University of Nevada Announcement of Courses (1948); reports of registration for correspondence courses from June 1947 through November 1949, and correspondence involving finances through early 1950.

Arrangement

Arranged by topic.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from NUB 33/01/11 in March 2012.

Title
Guide to the Correspondence Study Department Reports
Status
Completed
Author
Betty Glass
Date
February 17, 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository

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