At the University Archives, we are always interested in materials related to student protests and activism, which are an integral part of campus life. We recently processed a small collection of administrative records that offer insights into the wider perception of the student strike on campus in 1968 and the factual investigation led by the […]
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A Royal Symbol Persists Beyond the Revolution
While the Fourth of July marked a defining date in the American Revolutionary War, the conflict continued for much longer in New York City. From September 1776 to November 1783, the City was occupied by British troops. In fact, the New Yorkers used to celebrate Evacuation Day on November 25, marking the day in 1783 […]
Now Available | Columbia College Today records
At the University Archives, we hold two major Columbia photograph collections. One is the Historical Photograph Collection, which is the original or the earliest collection put together by Columbiana and University Archives staff over the years. The other is the Office of Public Affairs Photograph Collection, which is where you find the work of the […]
Congratulations to the Nicholas Murray Butler Medal Winners!
On May 19, 2022, during the Celebration for the Classes of 2020 and 2021, the Nicholas Murray Butler Gold Medal was awarded to 21 members of the President’s Advisory Task Force on COVID-19. The group was charged with ensuring the health and safety of our campus community, maintaining financial stability in unprecedented times, and providing […]
Researching Columbia’s Campus and Histories of Racism and Enslavement
A pilot project coordinated by the libraries is foregrounding the ways that campus spaces reflect Columbia’s ongoing legacy of white supremacy and racism […]