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  Memorandum from H. Clyde Reeves announcing the resignation of Christel McCanless as Librarian and the appointment of Jean Perrault.

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  "Things to Remember for the Successful Operation of the UAH Library."

  This document provides a humorous take on what one must remember in order to keep the library running smoothly, such as having golf scores ready when dealing with the art department and consulting the cataloging department if in need of coffee cake.
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  Commencement program for the first graduating class of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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  Invitation to "a major convocation announcing plans for the future of the University of Alabama."

  The inside front cover notes, "The symbol on the cover is the signet of the University of Alabama STRIDE program. A sunburst surrounding the traditional 'A' proclaims a new era in the progress of the University."
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  Order of march for the academic procession for the May 1968 graduation ceremony.

  Includes a memorandum to the faculty from Michael F. La Bouve, Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, which notes where and when graduation will be held, as well as marching instructions. The order of march is included, with faculty and staff ordered by rank and seniority.
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  Cap and gown pickup reminder.

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  Photographs of 1968 "Miss Library" contestants from UAH.

  The Miss Library competition was part of National Library Week.
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  Materials related to the 1968 National Library Week open house and recognition ceremony at the UAH Library.

  At the time the UAH Library was located in the Graduate Studies Building (later renamed Madison Hall). The invitation lists individual and group donors to the library, memorials. It also notes a special gift of the "Freedom Shrine," a collection of historic American documents, from the Exchange Club of Huntsville and Thiokol Chemical Corporation.
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  "10th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Division of the Southeastern Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges."

  This leaflet contains an itinerary for the meeting as well as descriptions and photographs of existing UAH buildings. The leaflet also notes future plans for campus facilities and the fact that this was the first time the meeting was held at UAH.
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  "This is UAH" college information pamphlet.

  The pamphlet provides information on the city of Huntsville as well as information peraining to UAH's academic programs, extracurricular activities, admissions process, and fees.
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  "Sources of Biographical Information."

  This document lists the building and section locations of particular book and non-book sources for biographical information on the UAH campus.
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  "Major Library Tools for Literature Searches."

  This document discusses the types of publications used in information and literature searches, these being bibliographies, indexes, and abstract journals, and provides examples of these publications. It also gives examples of report citations and instructions on understanding them.
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  Photographs of Library secretary Sandy Lamb.

  The description reads, "Sandy Lamb, our second secretary."
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  "View from the North of Scale Model UAH, January, 1968."

  The model shows the future library building and the Engineering Science building.
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  "View from the South of Scale Model UAH, January, 1968."

  The model shows the future library and the Engineering Science building.
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  "Aerial view from the East of Scale Model UAH, January 1968."

  The model shows the future library and the Engineering Science building.
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  "Aerial view of Scale Model UAH, January, 1968."

  The model shows the future library and Engineering Science building.
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  Typewritten draft of a summary of UAH Library collections.

  Includes handwritten notes from Librarian Christel McCanless and others.
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  Program for the "Dedication of the Graduate Studies Building."

  This program provides background information on contributions that allowed for the creation of the Graduate Studies Building and the program of events. It includes a "host" nametag. The building was later renamed Madison Hall and was demolished in 2015.
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  "Information On Your University of Alabama in Huntsville."

  This informational leaflet offers answers to questions about the university such as "What is the status of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)?," "What sports are available at UAH?," "What is the size and quality of the faculty?," and many others. It also includes photographs of student organizations and university buildings.