Papers of the Dean of Students

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes the letters, memoranda and papers of B. F. D. Runk, first as Registrar and later as Dean of Students of the University of Virginia (1959-). Includes information on University of Virginia Director of Student Affairs and Admissions, University of Virginia Dean of Admissions, and University of Virginia Director of College Admissions. The papers consist of ca. 24,675 items (73 boxes, ca. 30.5 linear feet).

After J.H. Newman retired as Dean of Students in 1949 he was not replaced. Instead the duties of the Dean of Students were passed on to R.R. Fletcher as the Director of Student Affairs and Admissions until ca. 1955 when they were passed on to B.F.D. Runk, Dean of the University. This collection includes the papers of B.F.D. Runk as Registrar and as Dean of the University; R.R. Fletcher Dean of Admissions and Director of Student Affairs; R.C. Bice Dean of Admissions; J.E. Kinard Dean of Admissions; M.B. Perry Dean of Admissions; Vincent Shea Comptroller; J.H. Newman Dean of Students.

Boxes 16-38 contain detailed information on the fraternities of the University for the years 1946-1961 including rosters and scholarship ratings.

A relevant manuscript (MSS 6519) that was mentioned in the collection was added.

Acquisition information:
Formerly accessioned as MSS 6852, these papers were transferred to the University of Virginia Archives in May 2007.
Arrangement:

The folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.