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Description
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The collection titled Rhodes University College - Staff (1904-1951) provides a concentrated historical record of the personnel—both academic and administrative—who served the institution during its existence as Rhodes University College (RUC). This period, from the college's founding to its transition into an independent university, is critical for understanding its intellectual and operational development.
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Provenance
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This collection of records pertaining to Rhodes University College Staff (1904-1951) forms an integral part of the Rhodes University Archives, which is professionally managed and curated by the Cory Library for Humanities Research (formerly the Cory Library for Historical Research) at Rhodes University.
The material originates directly from the central administrative functions of the institution, primarily the Registrar's Office and the Principal's/Vice-Chancellor's Office. As such, the records were created and maintained in the ordinary course of managing institutional personnel, covering areas like appointments, salaries, governance, and academic staffing decisions from the college's inception through 1951.
The collection was transferred from the active administrative files into the archives, following standard records management policies. The Cory Library, in its role as the official repository, is the custodian of these records, ensuring their permanent preservation and accessibility for research into the academic and administrative history of Rhodes University College.
