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Inventory to the American Council on Education Records, 1918-2004.
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Description
Minutes, reports, memoranda, correspondence, speeches, and printed matter, relating to
higher education in the United States, governmental educational policy, promotion of
international education, and American assistance to foreign institutions of higher
learning, especially in Africa.
Background
During a blizzard in Chicago in January 1918, four educators representing professional associations deliberated on how to
best meet the wartime needs of American higher education. Before World War I was over, these four educators were joined by
others and the Emergency Council on Education was created. This fledgling organization, with an annual budget of two thousand
dollars, soon shed its wartime nature and changed its name to the American Council on Education. From 1918, ACE has steadily
increased in size and stature in American higher education.
Extent
2404 ms. boxes, 49 cu. ft. boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 42 card file boxes, 6 phonorecords, 2 computer tapes, 2 motion picture
film reels.
(1119 linear feet)
Restrictions
Publication Rights
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives
Availability
Access
Collection is open for research, except for the following:
Boxes 1-25 and 1285-1287 Closed until February 16, 2015. Boxes 2453-2467 Closed until January 1,2032.
Access to audiovisual materials requires at least two weeks advance notice. Audiovisual
materials include sound recordings, video recordings, and motion picture film.
Hoover staff will determine whether use copies of the materials requested can be
made available. Some materials may not be accessible even with advance notice. Please
contact the Hoover Institution Archives Audiovisual Specialist for further information.