Junior Division and Counseling Services, Student Affairs Records
Scope and Contents
The Junior Division and Counseling Services includes records such as correspondence, statements of purpose, student handbooks, brochures, annual reports, photographs, and news clippings regarding division services.
Dates
- 1939-1957
Conditions Governing Access
The records are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights and copyright reside with the University of Nebraska. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections.
Biographical / Historical
Beginning in 1941, the Junior Divison and Counseling Service began as an academic program for new students attending the university. Each student enrolled in the division for a period of two semesters and met classes and grade requirements prior to advancing to colleges or programs. Faculty, advisors, or counselors provided individualized help to students through counseling, help on reading and study skills, or information on occupations. Nels A. Bengston, served as the first dean for the Division, between 1941-1949, and as emeritus in 1949, and 1951. Warren Robert Baller served as acting dean in 1949, 1950, and 1952. The Division operated until about 1957.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Counseling in higher education Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Student affairs services Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries Repository
Archives & Special Collections
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
P.O. Box 884100
Lincoln NE 68588-4100 United States
402-472-2531
archives@unl.edu
