Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Raymond F. McLain, 1954-1963: A Preliminary Inventory of the Collection

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Descriptive Summary
Historical and Biographical Note
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Administrative Information
Descriptive Summary
Repository: University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, American University in Cairo, Phone: 2797-5060
Creator: American University in Cairo. Office of the President. McLain, Raymond F.
Title: Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Raymond F. McLain
Dates: 1954-1963
Quantity: 12.5 linear feet (15 boxes, 5 records cartons)
Biographical/Historical Abstract: "Raymond F. McLain was president of the university from 1954-1963. An Ohio native, he pastored several Disciples of Christ churches there before his appointment as president of Eureka College in Illinois at age 31. Three years later, he became president of Transylvania College. At 49, he directed a study by the National Council of Churches on the nature and role of church-related colleges in the United States. At AUC he initiated a new organizational structure and arranged for the first Trustees meeting ever to be held in Cairo." (source: AUC Website "Former Presidents" http://www.aucegypt.edu/aboutauc/GovernanceandAdministration/President/Pages/FormerPresidents.aspx, 4 August 2008.)
Scope and Content Abstract: Materials may include correspondence, reports, memoranda, and/or other forms of documentation pertaining to department operations and governance, course or instruction materials, personnel records, and correspondence with other AUC departments or offices.
Call Number: **See Archives Staff**
Language: Collection materials are in English .

Historical and Biographical Note

Others who have held this position:

1919-1944 Charles Watson
1944-1953 John S. Badeau
1954-1963 Raymond F. McLain
1963-1969 Thomas A. Bartlett
1969-1974 Christopher Thoron
1974-1977 Cecil K. Byrd
1977-1990 Richard F. Pedersen
1990-1997 Donald McDonald
1998-2003 John D. Gerhart
2003- David D. Arnold

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Restrictions

Access and Restrictions

Unprocessed collections are subject to review by University Archives staff before access is granted to identify restricted material.

Use of Materials

Items in the collection do not circulate and may be used only within the Rare Books Library. Users must comply with the Rare Books Library's rules on handling and care of materials.

Permission to publish or reproduce collection materials must be received from the University Archivist. Items may be subject to copyright. The user must also secure permission to publish from the copyright owner.

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Subject Headings

American University in Cairo. Office of the President.
American University in Cairo--History.
McLain, Raymond F.
Universities and Colleges--Egypt--Cairo.

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Administrative Information

Citation

The preferred citation for quoting material from this collection is: Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Raymond F. McLain, 1954-1963, [Box/Folder #], [Folder Title], University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo.

Acquisition Information

The records were transferred to the University Archive 153 s by the Office of the President.

Processing Information

The collection is not processed.

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