Conley, Jerome, 1992 - 2024

Sub-Group — Box: 1; University Libraries; Conley, Jerome; Dean Conley, Jerome Files; 1864-2024; [10A-K-3A]

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Materials consist of documents such as annual reports, building files, directors files, deans files, correspondence, financial reports, administrative records, ledgers, reports and other general files.

Dates

Agent Relation: 1992 - 2024

Conditions Governing Access

Materials do not circulate and may be used only in the Miami University Archives.

Biographical / Historical

In the early 1900s, the site of King Library was held by Hepburn Hall, a residence building for women. The shortage of housing forced some women to live in the attic about the third floor. Because some of the lights were defective, some residents had to strike matches to find their way and it was rumored that some women used the attic as a smoking lounge. Due to these circumstances, a major fire burned down Hepburn Hall on January 14, 1908. King Library was originally known as the King Undergraduate Library when the south section was completed in 1966. When the north section was completed in 1972, the word “undergraduate” was dropped from its name. Before King Library was built, Alumni Library was the used as the main university library. When King Library was completed in 1972, Alumni Library was changed to Alumni Hall.King Library was named after Edgar Weld King. He was born in Berlin, Germany on December 24, 1893. After earning an A.B. degree at Oberlin College in 1916, King received a diploma from the Library School of New York University and a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in 1922. That year, he was appointed librarian at Miami and served continuously until his retirement in 1956. In 1957, the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters was conferred on him by Miami. During his tenure the library grew from 67,000 volumes to over 350,000 volumes.When the library opened in 1966, sixty volunteer fraternity men transferred 40,00 volumes, pushing book trucks up and down ramps across the quad from the old Alumni library.The building was named after Edgar Weld King, who funded the construction. Dedication to Edgar King and the library was held on February 17, 1973.Note written by Robert Schmidt

Deans - Churchwell - Oerlerts - Sessions - Conley

Extent

1 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

University Libraries; Conley, Jerome; Dean Conley, Jerome Files; 1864-2024; Box 1 [10A-K-3A]! Contents: 1. We Will Create The Future of Data Science Program Invitation, 03/14/2024 2. 2021 Convocation Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 10/17/2021 3. Mcvey Data Science We Will Create The Future of Data Science Grand Opening, 03/14/2024 4. For Love and Honor and all That Jazz Campaign Kickoff Invitation, 04/07/2005-04/09/2005 5. The Yellow Fever: Missing Hamilton Man Seen in Smocking Car (Newspaper), 03/26/1931 6. Miami University Oxford, Ohio, Informational Booklet, n.d. 7. In Memoriam C. Douglas Skinner 194601986, n.d. 8. Fortieth Annual Commencement, Miami University, 06/26/1865-06/27/1865 9. Thirty-ninth Annual Commencement, Miami University, 06/29/1864-06/30/1864 10. John Hoxland White Jr., Bio and Short Resume, n.d. 11. Celebrating Years of Service, Honoring Faculty and Staff, 15, 20, 30, Years of Service Recognition Reception, 02/20/2013-02/13/2024 12. Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) Exhibition Invitation to Jerome Conley, n.d. 13. William Holmes McGuffey Museum National Historic Landmark and Dedication of an Ohio Historical Masks Invitation, 09/21/2002 14. Welcome, University Awards Reception 2024 Honores, 03/20/2024 15. Honoring the Services of Dr. James C. Garland, 20th President of Miami University 1996-2006, 04/26/2006 16. College of Engineering and Computing, Alumni and Friends Conference, 05/05/2023 17. College of Creative Arts, Miami University Recognition, 05/14/2023 18. College of Creative Arts, Divisional Recognition Ceremony, 2023 19. Miami University 184th Spring Commencement, 05/13/2023-05/14/2023 20. Miami University 2020 Commencement, 05/13/2021 21. The Miami Student, 07/13/1914 22. Miami University National Campaign Steering Committee Schedule of Events and National Campaign Steering Committee Dinner and Commanders Palace Menu, 02/26/2024-02/07/2024 23. The Myaamia Collection, A Repository of Miami Indian Culture, Language, and Historical Materials, An Agreement between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami University, 11/14/2002 24. The President Distinguished Service Award, Miami University, 04/17/2016 25. Miami University Employee Service Leadership Awards, 04/28/2016 26. Miami University Cradle of Coaches, A Legacy of Excellence Booklet and Cradle of Coaches Schedule of Events, 08/19/2013-12/13/2013 27. Walter Havighurst Special Collections, The Heart of London, Charles Dickens and Social Reform and The Crystal Palace, The Great Exhibition of 1851, Fall 2012 28. Miami University Performing Arts Series, Sether Myers, Backstage Pass VIP Donor, October 17 29. Ohio Historical Makes Dedication for the Station-Bonham House (1886) Invitation to Jermone Conley, 11/09/2015 30. King Library Technical Services, Brill Science Library, Raw Scans, n.d. 31. Miami University, Honoring the Services of Dr. Carine Feyten, 05/07/2014 32. Letter to Dean Sessions, regarding "Studio 14" student productions from Rick Ludwin, 12/04/2012