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Speeches of Chancellor Emily Hannah, 1981-1984

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 468

Content Description

Speeches prepared by Chancellor Emily Hannah at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from January 1, 1981, to June 1, 1984, the first woman to head a UW-System institution. A preface to the collection states that “Within these pages appear the texts of some of the speeches presented by Chancellor Mary Emily Hannah, between January 1, 1981 and June 1, 1984. They appear as prepared for delivery, rather than as transcripts of the record, reflecting a speech professor’s preference for oral style over polished composition. Other records of Chancellor Hannah’s thoughts and remarks exist, of course, in the minutes of the Faculty and Student Senates and of the University Foundation and Alumni Association, and in various University publications.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1981-1984

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

Emily Hannah was the fourth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and served from 1981 to 1984. Hannah was the first woman to head a UW-System institution and was the first UW-Eau Claire chancellor to not have a background in public school administration. During her tenure, Hannah was responsible for several important initiatives. She encouraged greater faculty engagement with research and scholarship. Following the recommendations of a task force headed by Chancellor Emeritus Leonard Haas, she promoted international education through more study-abroad programs and increased the numbers of international exchange students attending UW-Eau Claire. She greatly enlarged and strengthened the university's Honors Program, and she was an advocate for a greater presence of women on the faculty and women's issues in the curriculum.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1/2 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Speeches prepared by Chancellor Emily Hannah at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from January 1, 1981, to June 1, 1984, the first woman to head a UW-System institution. The speeches appear as prepared for delivery, rather than as transcripts of the record. The speeches reflect her preference for oral style over polished composition.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by Office of the Chancellor in February 1992.

Accession Number

92-084

Reference Code

AS468

Processing Note

Processed by Alexis Casares in March of 2023.

Status
Published
Author
Julie Hatfield
Date
October 17, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739