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University of Iowa general catalog collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG01.0008.001
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Scope and Contents

The University of Iowa general catalog collection includes catalogs--also known as "calendars" or "bulletins"--from the University of Iowa and the State University of Iowa. Each catalog describes various information for university students, such departments and educational facilities (e.g., labs and libraries); faculty and staff, including university administrators; and course offerings and degree requirements from each major academic unit and for each area of study, respectively. Earlier catalogs also contain information about graduates and students of particular units.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855-2004

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Part of this collection is stored offsite; please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Conditions Governing Use

The University of Iowa retains copyright of materials created as part of its business operations.

Copyright status for collection materials may be unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner.  Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility and potential liability based on copyright infringement for any use rests exclusively and solely with the user. Users must properly acknowledge University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections & Archives as the source of the material. For further information, visit the Special Collections and Archives website.

Partial Extent

8.82 Linear Feet (in 21 boxes)

Partial Extent

127 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of catalogs (also referred to as "calendars" and "bulletins") containing a variety of information for University of Iowa students.

Physical Location

Select material in this collection is stored offsite; please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The University of Iowa Office of the Registrar transferred the collection in October 2002 and subsequent years.

Existence and Location of Copies

Material in this collection has been digitized and is available in the Iowa Digital Library.

Processing Information

Collections Archivist Steven Gentry processed this collection in 2026 June-July with assistance from Candida Pagan and Hailee McCormick.

Status
Completed
Author
Steven Gentry, July 2026
Date
2026 July
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Archives Repository

Contact:
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242
319-335-5921