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

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Series 3: Law Files],
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Series 4: Government Papers],
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Series 6: Scrapbooks and Honorary Degrees],
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Series 7: Oversized Items],
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