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University Archives – Archives and Special Collections

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University Archives

University Archives selects, acquires, manages, preserves, and provides access to records that document the history and functions of the University of Calgary. University Archives provides a range of services from day-to-day management of information and records to the long-term preservation of campus history.

Built History of the University of Calgary

Built History of the University of Calgary

Overview of the University of Calgary’s physical buildings on its various campuses, as well as those which were planned but never realized — their history, use, location, cost, and their context in terms of the greater whole.

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Celebrating 50 Years

Celebrating 50 Years

2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the University of Calgary. While its roots date back to the establishment of the Normal School in Calgary in 1905, the University of Calgary was established in April 1966 when it was granted autonomy. These stories celebrate our first 50 years.

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Course Outlines

Course Outlines

List of course outlines

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Photographs

Photographs

The University Archives has a large collection of images that depict the university's students, staff, events, and facilities throughout its history and from the period prior to autonomy.

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Social Work and Welfare Collection

Social Work and Welfare Collection

Overview of the University of Calgary Archive’s collections related to the Faculty of Social Work and the wider practice of social work and welfare in Calgary and Alberta.

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Theses

Theses

Accessing University of Calgary Theses As of September 29, 2012 the electronic submission of theses and dissertations became mandatory at the University of Calgary and these works are available only in electronic format. The University Archives is responsible for preserving University of Calgary theses and dissertations created prior to the launch of the electronic theses […]

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University History

University History

Access to various resources pertaining to the history of the University of Calgary, its motto and coat of arms, its current and former presidents and chancellors, and those individuals honoured by the university.

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University of Calgary Corporate Records

University of Calgary Corporate Records

The links below provide descriptions of the university's corporate records held in the University Archives.

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University of Calgary Private Records

University of Calgary Private Records

The University Archives has acquired records from the following individuals and groups.

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Suzanne Ell

Suzanne Ell

Archives Specialist