Records of the American University in Cairo University Librarian Jesse E. Duggan, 1972-1985: A Preliminary Inventory of the Collection

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Descriptive Summary
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Administrative Information
Preliminary File List
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 University Librarian.The American University in Cairo. Duggan, Jesse E.
Title: Records of the American University in Cairo University Librarian Jesse E. Duggan
Dates: 1972-1985
Quantity: 2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Biographical/Historical Abstract: As the University Librarian from 1972 to 1985, Jesse Duggan oversaw all AUC Library operations.
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 .

Restrictions

Access and Restrictions

Unprocessed portions of 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 University Librarian.
American University in Cairo--History.
Duggan, Jesse E.
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 University Librarian Jesse E. Duggan, 1972-1985, [Box/Folder #], [Folder Title], University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo.

Acquisition Information

Most records were transferred to the University Archives by the Library in 1992. Some material may have been received prior to the 1992 accession.

Processing Information

The collection was partially processed by Steve Urgola, University Archivist.

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Preliminary File List

Box 1
Accreditation Report-Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools-Library Statistics, 1985
Acquisitions, 1980-1983
Acquisitions-Book Donations, 1981-1985
Including Documents, Phonograph Records
Acquisitions-Management Materials-Acquisitions Consultant Robert G. Chatterton, 1973
Acquisitions-Social Sciences Materials-Charles E. Merritt Trust Grant Funding, 1972-1978
Including Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychology Department Correspondence
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Debbane Collection, 1972-1973
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Habachi Collection, 1975-1984
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Hassan Collection 1980
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Rentz Collection, 1977-1978
Acquisitions Department, 1973
Admissions and Registration Office, 1982-1984
African University Libraries, 1973-1975
Alumni Affairs, Office of 1984
American University in Beirut Library Institute, 1972-1975
Audio Visual Resources Center, 1972-1976
Budget and Finances, 1972-1980
Box 2
Budget and Finances, 1981-1985
Budget and Finances-1961-1980 Comparison Chart, 1977-1980
Budget and Finances-Donations, 1984
Budget and Finances-Donations-Bonnie Davis Memorial Fund, 1982
Budget and Finances-Donations-Col. Harold E. Pride Book Fund, 1974-1983
Budget and Finances-Donations-Lila Acheson Wallace Fund, 1975
Budget and Finances-Grant Funding, 1973-1978
Including United States Government Funding
Buildings and Grounds Office/Chief Engineer, 1972-1984
Including Library Building (Hill House, New), Janitors/Custodians
Cataloging-Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cataloging Project, 1976
Cataloging Department, 1975-1977
Center for Adult and Continuing Education/Division of Public Service, 1982-1983
Circulation Department, 1973-1983
Including Staff Behavior and Misconduct, Student Assistants
Computer Center, 1974-1984
Including Automation of Library Catalog
Controller, 1982-1984
Creswell Library/Center for Arabic Studies (CAS) Library, 1972-1985
Dean of Faculties Richard F. Crabbs, Thomas Lamont, I. Moyer Hunsberger, 1973-1985
Departmental Libraries/Reading Rooms, 1973
Documentation Center (Proposed), 1983-1985
Box 3
Economics, Political Science, and Mass Communication, Department of, 1978-1984
Egyptian University Libraries, 1984
English and Comparative Literature, Department of , 1979
Holdings Inventory, Statistics, and Growth Projections, 1973-1984
Library Automated System-Feasibility Study on Computerizing Library Functions, 1984
Library of Congress Office, Egypt, 1973-1984
Library Publications-Middle East Social Science Index, 1978-1982
Library Training, 1983-1984
Library Training-Library Operations Program-Abdel Aziz University, Riyadh University (Saudi Arabia), 1975
Library Training-Library Operations Program-Abdel Aziz University, Riyadh University (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait University, 1976-1977
Library Training-University of Qatar, Omani Students, 1985
Listening Center, 1977-1983
Long Range Planning Committee, 1981
Mail Office, 1983-1984
Management Department, 1984
New Library Building, 1974-1975
New Library Building, 1977
Box 4
New Library Building, 1978 (2 folders)
New Library Building, 1979 (2 folders)
New Library Building, 1980
New Library Building, 1981
New Library Building, 1982-1984
Including Moving Arrangements, Report to USAID American Schools and Hospitals Abroad Program (ASHA) on Impact of New Library Building, Lighting Alterations
New Library Building - Dedication, 1982
Periodicals, 1973-1974
Personnel/Staff, 1972-1984
Planning and Development, Office of, 1973-1985
Including Donations, Fundraising
Box 5
President-Cecil Byrd, Richard Pedersen, 1975-1984
Including Acquisitions, Visitors
Provost/Planning Consultant Burt Wallace, 1974-1975
Including Fundraising
Public Service Department, 1972-1974
Including Library Building (Hill House) Space Study
Purchasing Department, 1983-1984
Reference Department, 1975-1982
Including News Bulletins for Faculty, Annual Reports
Reports and Statistics, 1972-1976
Security, 19 c56 77-1985
Including Guards
Special Services Department, University Archives, 1972-1984
Including Establishment of Archives
Student Affairs, Office of/Dean of Students, 1983-1985
Including Borrowing Issues
Student Behavior-Noise, 1984
Support Services Office/Business Manager, 1977-1983
Technical Services Department, 1973-1975
University Catalog-Library Description, 1972-1983
University Librarian Jesse E. Duggan-Illness, Death, Search for Successor, 1985
University Librarian Jesse E. Duggan-Personal Papers, 1972-1985
Including Correspondence with Current and Former AUC Personnel
Visits and Conferences, 1981-1985
Visits and Conferences-United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-Meeting of Experts on the National Planning of Documentation and Library Services in Arab Countries, Cairo 1973

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