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Bridwell Library Archival Collections: Bridwell Library Records

Bridwell Library Records

The records in this group were generated by or on behalf of Bridwell Library and its predecessor, the Southern Methodist University theological library (1924-1950).

Collection BLA 1.

Series 1: Historical documents and photographs.

Extent: 4 boxes (3 linear feet) [Boxes 726, 760A-760B, and 765].

Series 2: Administrative and Program records
• Acquisitions. Extent: 1 box (1 linear foot) [Box 759]
• Center for Methodist Studies. Extent: 3 boxes (3 linear feet) [Boxes 1924 – 1926]
• Special Collections. Extent: 30 boxes (26 linear feet) [Boxes 685B, 686A, 742, 761A, 776A, 837-840, 2080, 2161-2162, 2172-2185, and 2187]
• Conservation. Extent: 1 box (1 linear foot) [Box 2162]. Includes: Papers of Conservator Jan Sobota [Box 571].
• Exhibitions and Events. Extent: 18 boxes (12 linear foot) [Boxes 766-771, 774, 775, 1177A-1180B].
• Central Files. Bridwell Library administrative records, 1947-2004. Extent: 17 boxes (15.5 linear feet) [Boxes 745-758, 778B, 779A, 1181A]
• Cataloging. Electronic catalog data, 1985-1995. Extent: 1 box (.4 linear foot) [Box 776B].
• Reference. Publicity materials and handouts generated by Reference staff members, 2003-2011. Extent: 1 folder (.1 linear foot) [Box 776B].
• Library Council. Meeting minutes, 2008-present. Extent: 5 folders (.1 linear foot) [Box 776B]
• Financial Records. Extent: 3 boxes (3 linear feet) [Boxes 745-746 and 1700]
• Collection on the Bridwell Foundation. Extent: 1 box (1 linear foot) [Box 717]