University of Chicago Office of the President, Harper, Judson and Burton Administrations Records

Description

This collection contains records of the University of Chicago Office of the President, covering the administrations of the first three presidents of the University: William Rainey Harper (1891-1906), Harry Pratt Judson (1906-1923), and Ernest DeWitt Burton (1923-1925). Included are administrative records such as correspondence, memoranda, and reports.

Rights

Pending

Alternative Title

University of Chicago Office of the President, Harper, Judson and Burton Administrations Records
University of Chicago Presidents' Papers, 1899-1925 (JAPM)

Documents in this collection

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Addams regrets that she cannot attend a breakfast due to the demands of Hull-House the week before Christmas.

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Addams informs Chandler that she will bring her speech to the reception, though at present it is not complete.

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Chandler thanks Addams for sending materials, sends her twelve tickets to the convocation, and offers to send a carriage to take her to the reception.

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Chandler thanks Addams for her corrected proof of the Convocation address and notes that it will be published in the University Record.

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Addams thanks Chandler for the copies of her speech and looks forward to seeing him.

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Addams writes Harper to accept the the invitation to deliver the convocation address for the University of Chicago.