Albert Raymond Evans Papers
Scope and Contents
While the Albert Raymond Evans Papers contain information covering the years 1882-1971, most of the documents date from the Head Master Heely years through through his death in 1972. The Evans papers include his business correspondence and notes on management; school financial records and statistics; records regarding the trustees, faculty, alumni; and various phases of the school's academic and social life.
Dates
- 1883 - 1972
- Majority of material found within 1935 - 1972
Creator
- Evans, A. R. (Albert Raymond) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single photocopies and digital photographs may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Archivist. Researchers are responsible for determining any other copyright questions.
Biographical / Historical
Beginning in 1908, Albert Raymond Evans served The Lawrenceville School as treasurer, business manager, registrar, and admissions officer. He retired after 55 years of service in 1958. Evans remained active at Lawrenceville after his retirement. He helped build the archival collection by collecting and transferring to the library many documents integral to school history including the papers of headmasters James Mackenzie, Simon McPherson, and Mather Abbott. He passed away on April 5, 1972 at age 87.
Extent
5.63 Linear Feet (14 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The Albert Raymond Evans Papers are arranged into two series: Series 1: Board of Trustees, 1885-1970 and Series 2: Subject Files, 1983-1972.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Albert Raymond Evans Papers were transferred to the Archives after Evans' death in 1972..
Appraisal
Appraisal has been conducted in accordance with The Lawrenceville School Stephan Archives guidelines.
Bibliography
Processing Information
The Albert Raymond Evans Papers were processed by Casey Babcock in February-April of 2012.
- Abbott, Mather Almon
- Education, Secondary -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Heely, Allan Vanderhoef
- Heely, Frances Thompson (Pattie)
- High school student activities Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school students -- United States -- Social conditions. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school teachers -- Salaries, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school teachers -- United States. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High schools -- Alumni and alumnae Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawrenceville (N.J.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawrenceville School -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawrenceville School. Board of Trustees
- Lawrenceville School. Business Office
- Lawrenceville School. Office of the Headmaster
- Lawrenceville School. Office of the Treasurer
- New Jersey -- History. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Private school libraries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Private school trustees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Private schools Finance Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- The Lawrenceville School Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Tuition Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- annual reports Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- bylaws (administrative records) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- memoranda Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- minutes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- newspaper clippings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- reports Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Albert Raymond Evans Papers: Finding Aids
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Casey Babcock
- Date
- February 20, 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The Lawrenceville School Stephan Archives Repository
