University of Nevada, Reno Alumni Association Records

The Alumni Association Records contains material that documents the history and activities of the Alumni Association. Committees, one of the largest series in the collection, contains meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and supporting documentation for many of the committee associated with the Alumni Association. Committees include the Executive Committee, Administrative Board (tasked with managing the financial side of the Association), Alumni Council, the University Club, and various ad hoc and subcommittees dedicated to annual and special events. Some flyers are included for events are included.

The second largest series in the collection documents two annual events for the Association: Homecoming and the Annual Golden Reunion. Since the 1920s, the Alumni Association has been involved in the organization of homecoming for the University. Culminating with a football game, homecoming typically lasts from 2-5 days each fall and includes multiple alumni and student events. Events include a parade, tailgating before the game, a dance, among others. Memorabilia, such as game day posters, brochures, announcements, and a few Wolves' Frolic programs, are included in the series.

Part of the Alumni Association's mission is to connect former university students to their alma mater. Special events hosted throughout the year, including Vintage Nevada (Series 6), and alumni chapters (Series 9) help the Association to fulfill its mission. Regional chapter records in the collection include charters, correspondence, press releases, and event announcements. The collection also contains a small collection of memorabilia donated by various alumni.

Morrill Hall, one of the icons of the University of Nevada, Reno campus, was built in 1885. By the 1970s, the building was in need of restoration work. The Alumni Association was instrumental in coordinating the work needed to restore the building, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Series 4, Morrill Hall Restoration Committee, contains documents about the restoration work that took place during the 1970s and includes architectural feasibility studies and work completed by Reno architect Edward S. Parsons, as well as committee minutes, correspondence, and supporting documents.

Finally, the collection contains a small number of publications, series 11, created by the Association. The vast majority of the publications are alumni directories, most of which were published in the University of Nevada Bulletin. This series does not include newsletters produced by the Alumni Association (for information on newsletters, please see the related archival materials note in this finding aid).