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Descriptive Summary
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| 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. Watson, Charles. |
| Title: | Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Charles Watson |
| Dates: | 1919-1944 |
| Quantity: | 23 linear feet (33 boxes, 12 records cartons) |
| Biographical/Historical Abstract: | "Charles Watson, AUC's inaugural president, grew up in Cairo. Watson received his B.A. from Princeton University, then studied at Ohio State and Lawrenceville before receiving a degree in divinity from the Princeton Theological Seminary. After finishing his studies, Watson worked at a mission in Pittsburgh and pastored a church in St. Louis. In 1902 he was called upon by the United Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions to direct its overseas activities in India and the Middle East. He cultivated an association with the Hill family, who eventually made possible the American University in Cairo through their generous contributions." (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 . |
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Others who have held this position:
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| 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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Access and Restrictions
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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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American University in Cairo. Office of the President.
American University in Cairo--History.
Universities and Colleges--Egypt--Cairo.
Watson, Charles.
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The preferred citation for quoting material from this collection is: Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Charles Watson, 1919-1944, [Box/Folder #], [Folder Title], University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo.
The records were transferred to the University Archives by the Office of the President.
The collection is not processed.
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