Holdings University Press University Press Board University Press Book Catalogs Finding Aid Holdings University Press University Press Board University Press Book Catalogs Finding Aid By Carol Berthold
Title: University Press Book Catalogs, 1912-2024
ID: 38/1/801
Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University Press Board
Extent: 4.0 cubic feet
Arrangement: Materials are arranged in two series: Series 1) Catalogs, which are arranged chronologically and Series 2) Administrative Records, which are arranged alphabetical by subject.
Date Acquired: 00/09/1963. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: Book Catalogs, Press, Press Releases, University Press
Formats/Genres: Catalogs
Languages: English
Consists of book catalogs showing titles, authors, prices and contents of materials in print and administrative records about the production of the book catalogs, documenting the books produced by the University of Illinois Press from 1921-2024. Notably, the series includes a special listing of Illini Books.
The University Press Board, created in 1957,1 advises the Director of the Press on matters of policy and administration. Its membership includes the Director of the Press, the Deans of the Graduate Colleges or their representatives, and five appointed faculty members. The President chooses these five after consultation with the Director of the Press and the Chairman of the University Council on Graudate Education and Research.2
1. University of Illinois Statutes, effective Sept. 1, 1957, Section 20c, pp. 17-18.
2. University of Illinois Statutes, approved and effective May 17, 1972, Section 2c, p. 24.
Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Accruals: An additional four boxes of catalog books were acquired on July 23, 2025 with Judith McCulloh's Editorial Papers.
Acquisition Source: unknown
Acquisition Method: Gift
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