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External Affairs at Binghamton University records

 Collection
Identifier: BUA-0042

Scope and Contents

The External Affairs at Binghamton University records contains materials relating to the public relations, alunmi relations, and fundraising of the University. Subject files include information about donors, anniversaries and special events, important news stories, and research about issues facing universities generally. Because the office managed PR about the University, subject files contain both positive news stories and information about controversies on campus. Working files of the department include correspondence, reports, presentations to SUNY and Binghamton stakeholders, travel plans, legal agreements, and policies.

Financial records are largly absent from the collection and are likely held in the records of the Foundation.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953 - 2008
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1986 - 2008

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has not yet been reviewed for access and may contain restricted materials. Because staff will need to review materials for restrictions before providing access, researchers should email speccoll@binghamton.edu about the collection well ahead of any research visit.

Biographical / Historical

The Office of External Affairs at Binghamton University oversees the marketing, public relations, and fundraising of the University. Departments under External Affairs include the Binghamton University Foundation, the Office of Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, Advancement Services, and Accounting Services.

Full Extent

19.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The External Affairs at Binghamton University records contains materials relating to the public relations, alumni relations, and fundraising of the University. Subject files include information about donors, anniversaries and special events, and important news stories.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in the order it was recieved from the donor.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The majority of this collection was recieved from the Office of External Affairs in 2010.

Related Materials

Individual departments that are under External Affairs often have their own archival collections, including Communications and Marketing.

Title
Guide to the External Affairs at Binghamton University records
Author
Madison White (Archival Processing Manager) and Christina Forte (Student Assistant)
Date
2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Binghamton NY 13902 USA