Thomas H. Eliot Personal Papers, 1923-1983 | WUA University Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Thomas H. Eliot Personal Papers, 1923-1983

ID: WUA/03/wua00096

Primary Creator: Eliot, Thomas H.

Extent: 19.0 Linear Feet

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains material relating to Washington University, correspondence, Harvard material, law files, governmental papers, personal papers of Mr. and Mrs. Eliot, scrapbooks, honorary degrees, photos and certificates. The collection is divided into series by subject matter and then arranged alphabetically within the series

The series in this collection are:

Series 01: Washington University Material

Series 02: Harvard University Material

Series 03: Law Files

Series 04: Government Papers

Series 05: Personal Papers of Thomas H. Eliot and Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot

Series 06: Scrapbooks and Honorary Degrees

Series 07: Oversized Items

Collection Historical Note

Thomas Hopkinson Eliot (1907-1991) was the 12th chancellor of Washington University, serving from 1962-71. A graduate of Harvard University in 1928 and its law school in 1932, he came to the University in 1952 as chairman of political science, becoming dean of the College of Liberal Arts, vice chancellor, and dean of faculties in 1962, and chancellor in 1962.

Administrative Information

Repository: WUA University Archives

Accruals: There are no accruals

Access Restrictions: There is a restricted folder in Series 01, Box 06.

Use Restrictions:

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)

Acquisition Method: This material was donated to University Archives in June 1993 by Lois J. Eliot (Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot).

Preferred Citation: [Item description]. From the [collection title, series, box, folder]. University Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Processing Information: Processed by Jay Kempen and Sarah Pabarcus in December 2005

Finding Aid Revision History: This finding aid was entered into Archon by Hannah Barg in June 2012.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Washington University Material],
[Series 2: Harvard University Material],
[Series 3: Law Files],
[Series 4: Government Papers],
[Series 5: Personal Papers of Thomas H. Eliot and Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot],
[Series 6: Scrapbooks and Honorary Degrees],
[Series 7: Oversized Items],
[All]

Series 5: Personal Papers of Thomas H. Eliot and Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot

Box 1

Folder 1: Christmas cards 1963
Folder 2: Correspondence personal 1960-62 (folder 1)
Folder 3: Correspondence personal 1960-62 (folder 2)
Folder 4: The Eliot Society, 1969
Folder 5: E-Engagements Completed 1962-64 (folder 1)
Folder 6: E-Engagements Completed 1962-64 (folder 2) [not on shelf as of 12/2/05]
Folder 7: E-Engagements Completed 1964-65
Folder 8: Engagements Completed 1965-66 (folder 1)
Folder 9: Engagements Completed 1965-66 (folder 2)
Folder 10: Engagements Completed 1966-67
Folder 11: Estate of Thomas H. Eliot 1954-58 (folder 1)
Folder 12: Estate of Thomas H. Eliot 1954-58 (folder 2)
Folder 13: Estate of Thomas H. Eliot 1954-58 (folder 3)
Folder 14: Estate of Thomas H. Eliot 1954-58 (folder 4)
Folder 15: Gifts and Tickets 1962-64
Folder 16: Gifts and Tickets 1964-65
Folder 17: Gifts and Tickets 1965-66
Folder 18: Gifts and Tickets 1966-68
Folder 19: Invitations Declined, Sept-Dec. 1962
Folder 20: Invitations Declined, 1963
Folder 21: Invitations Declined, 1964
Folder 22: Invitations Declined, 1965 (folder 1)
Folder 23: Invitations Declined, 1965 (folder 2)

Box 2

Folder 1: Invitations Declined, 1966: [box not on shelf as of 12/2/05]
Folder 2: Invitations Accepted, 1967
Folder 3: Invitations Declined, 1967
Folder 4: Invitation Samples
Folder 5: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book (office copy): May 1966-June 1967 (folder 1)
Folder 6: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book (office copy): May 1966-June 1967
Folder 7: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book (office copy): July 1967-June 1968 (folder 1)
Folder 8: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book (office copy): July 1967-June 1968 (folder 2)
Folder 9: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book (office copy): July 1968-June 1969 (folder 1)
Folder 10: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book (office copy): July 1968-June 1969 (folder 2)
Folder 11: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: Sept 1968-June 1969 (folder 1)
Folder 12: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: Sept 1968-June 1969 (folder 2)
Folder 13: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot 1969-70 (folder 1)
Folder 14: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot 1969-70 (folder 2)
Folder 15: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot 1969-70 (folder 3)
Folder 16: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot 1969-70 (folder 4)
Folder 17: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: 1969-70 (folder 1)
Folder 18: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: 1969-70 (folder 2)
Folder 19: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: Sept 1970-June 1971, Miscellaneous Information re: Trustees, Deans, Department Heads, Administration
Folder 20: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: Sept 1970-June 1971 (folder 2)
Folder 21: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: Sept 1970-June 1971 (folder 3)
Folder 22: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot party book: Sept 1970-June 1971 (folder 4)
Folder 23: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot's monthly calendar of events
Folder 24: Thomas H. Eliot-personal materials
Folder 25: Mrs. Thomas H. Eliot-personal materials, 1965-68