Records of the American University in Cairo Facilities-Related Committees, 1924-1956: A Preliminary Inventory of the Collection

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Organization of the Collection
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Related Material
Administrative Information
Preliminary File List
Series 1: Hostel Committee, 1924-1940
Series 2: Auditorium Committee, 1926-1928
Series 3: Uses of Property Committee, 1928-1932
Series 4: Property Committee, 1924-1956
Series 5: School of Oriental Studies Building Committee, 1931-1933
Series 6: Suburban Property Committee, 1932-1937
Series 7: Commencement Committee, 1933-1934
Descriptive Summary
Repository: University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, American University in Cairo, Phone: 2797-5060
Creator: American University in Cairo.
Title: Records of the American University in Cairo Facilities-Related Committees
Dates: 1924-1956
Quantity: 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Biographical/Historical Abstract: A number of committees were formed in the early years of the university's development, some maintained through the 1950s, to address issues relating to building and facilities construction, operations, and maintenance. Included in this group are the Hostel Committee, Auditorium Committee, Uses of Property Committee, Property Committee, School of Oriental Studies Building Committee, Suburban Property Committee and Commencement Committee.
Scope and Content Abstract: Materials consist primarily of committee meeting minutes, but may also include related memoranda, correspondence, and reports.
Call Number: **See Archives Staff**
Language: Collection materials are in English .

Organization of the Collection

The collection is organized into 7 series:
Series 1. Hostel Committee
Series 2. Auditorium Committee
Series 3. Uses of Property Committee
Series 4. Property Committee
Series 5. School of Oriental Studies Building Committee
Series 6. Suburban Property Committee
Series 7. Commencement Committee
Series and materials within series are arranged chronologically.

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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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Related Material

A number of items in the Facilities-Related Committees Records Collection are housed within the Records of the University Council. The location of separated files is indicated in the Preliminary File List below.

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Subject Headings

American University in Cairo--Auditorium Committee.
American University in Cairo--Commencement Committee.
American University in Cairo--History.
American University in Cairo--Hostel Committee.
American University in Cairo--Property Committee.
American University in Cairo--School of Oriental Studies Building Committee.
American University in Cairo--Suburban Property Committee.
American University in Cairo--Uses of Property Committee.
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 Facilities-Related Committees, 1924-1956, [Box/Folder #], [Folder Title], University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo.

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Preliminary File List

Series 1: Hostel Committee, 1924-1940
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the Hostel Committee, responsible for addressing issues regarding student housing operations and policies and communicating such affairs to university faculty.
Meeting Minutes-Hostel Committee, 1924-1931
Meeting Minutes and Memoranda-Hostel Committee, 1935
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Hostel Committee, 1937-1938
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Hostel Committee, 1940

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Series 2: Auditorium Committee, 1926-1928
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the Auditorium Committee, formed to deal with the planning and construction of a new campus auditorium, which became known as Ewart Memorial Hall.
Meeting Minutes-Auditorium Committee, 1926-1928

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Series 3: Uses of Property Committee, 1928-1932
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the Uses of Property Committee, charged with developing policies and operations procedures for the newly built Ewart Memorial Hall. This committee also supervised the Ushering Committee, which developed policies, procedures, and training for ushers during public events.
Meeting Minutes-Uses of Property Committee, 1928-1932
Including records of the Ushering Committee

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Series 4: Property Committee, 1924-1956
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the Property Committee, responsible for addressing issues regarding campus buildings and facilities operations and policies and communicating such affairs to university faculty.
Property Committee-Meeting Minutes, 1924-1927
Property Committee-Meeting Minutes, 1927-1932
Property Committee Chairman-Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports, 1930-1939
Including Faculty Housing
Property Committee Chairman-Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports, 1940-1949
Property Committee Chairman-Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports, 1950-1956
Meeting Minutes-Property Committee, 1932-1934
Meeting Minutes-Property Committee, 1934
Meeting Minutes-Property Committee, 1934-1935
Meeting Minutes-Property Committee, 1935-1936
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Property Committee, 1936-1937
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Property Committee, 1937-1938
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Property Committee, 1938-1939
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Property Committee, 1939-1940

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Series 5: School of Oriental Studies Building Committee, 1931-1933
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the School of Oriental Studies Building Committee, formed to deal with the planning and construction of a new campus building for the School of Oriental Studies.
Meeting Minutes-School of Oriental Studies Building Committee 1931-1933

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Series 6: Suburban Property Committee, 1932-1937
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the Suburban Property Committee, responsible for addressing issues relating to the university's land holdings in Giza while it was maintained as farm land, such as budget, equipment, and livestock.
Meeting Minutes-Suburban Property Committee 1932-1933
Meeting Minutes-Suburban Property Committee 1933-1934
Meeting Minutes-Suburban Property Committee 1934-1935
Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and Reports-Suburban Property Committee 1936-1937

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Series 7: Commencement Committee, 1933-1934
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports of the Commencement Committee, responsible for the scheduling, arrangement, and procedure of the commencement ceremonies of the university.
Meeting Minutes-Commencement Committee 1933
Meeting Minutes-Commencement Committee 1934

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