Bentley University Library, 175 Forest St, Waltham MA / 781-891-2269 / ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION Conditions of Access (4.1): The collection is open for research use. Physical Access (4.2): A reference set of all publications is currently housed in the Baker Library, Room 101. The reference set is the most complete resource; additional copies of publications are kept off-site for preservation as they are available. Technical Access (4.3): Not applicable. Reproduction and Use (4.4): Unless indicated otherwise, copyright of these materials is held by Bentley University. Authorization to publish, quote or reproduce material found herein must be obtained from the Bentley University Library, Waltham, MA. Language(s) of Material (4.5): Materials entirely in English. Other Finding Aids (4.6): Not applicable. A paper or digital copy of this finding aid may be requested by researchers. Location of Originals (6.1): Not applicable. Location of Copies (6.2): The University retains copies of these materials for preservation purposes. Please see Inventory note for clarification. Related Archival Materials (6.3): Not applicable. Publication Note (6.4): Not applicable. Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLECTION Administrative History (2.7): Bentley University is an accredited institution with a significant focus on providing business education. It was founded, as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, by Harry C. Bentley in 1917. Originally located in Boston, the school moved to its current Waltham campus in 1968. As the school evolved from offering night classes for potential accountants to offering accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees, it underwent several name changes. In 1961, the school received authorization to grant the degree of B.S. in Accounting, and the school’s name was changed to Bentley College of Accounting and Finance. In 1971, authorization was given to grant B.S. degrees in all business disciplines, as well as B.A. and honorary degrees; the name of the school was then changed to Bentley College. Finally, in 2008 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts changed the school’s status, allowing it to become Bentley University. Scope and Content (3.1): This collection contains documents produced or published by Bentley University. Many of these publications, like the Vale yearbook and the school’s catalogs and handbooks, document the activities of the university and the matriculation of its students. Others, like the Bentley Alumnus/Observer and the Bottom Line, provide information and writing geared to specific groups of Bentley community members. Finally, still other publications are the result of the efforts of university offices or faculty, including such items as the journal Business in the Contemporary World, and the New England Speaker Sourcebook. Series 1, Yearbooks: Contain names and photos of students and faculty, as well as candid photos, records of on-campus events, and pages dedicated to student organizations. Series 2, Newspaper: The student-run campus newspaper, documenting daily life on campus, as well as local and national issues. The newspaper contains photographs, op-ed columns, and documentation of major campus events. Series 3, Commencement Programs: Distributed at both graduate and undergraduate ceremonies, commencement programs are a record of the ceremony itself. Programs include graduate names and degrees conferred, special awards, and a list of events. Series 4, Catalogs and Handbooks: Created for a myriad of Bentley programs, these publications outline courses available on campus, and document university policy on a number of issues. The catalogs and handbooks are a resource for information about academic requirements, campus policies, scheduling Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 3 procedures, and more. Series 5, Campus and Alumni Directories: Campus directories include names, office locations, and phone numbers (as available) for departments and individuals working at Bentley. Alumni directories are a resource for graduated students to provide updated contact information for their peers. Series 6, Alumni Magazine: The alumni magazine contains class news updates and articles profiling alumni, current students, and other Bentley community members. Features focus on impactful work being done on and off-campus and include information about opportunities for engagement with Bentley. Series 6, Subseries 1, Observer Alumni Update: The Update was created to provide alumni with timely updates about their classmates and the goings-on of the university in between the release of issues of the full length Alumni Observer. Like the traditional Observer, the Update contains class notes, a calendar of campus events, and profiles of issues relating to alumni. Series 7, Faculty/Staff Newsletter: This newsletter contains information about those working at the university and issues pertaining to them. Features profile new hires and job openings, provide updates on recent work and changes to administrative structure or benefits, and keep faculty and staff aware of issues on campus. Series 8, Record of Faculty Achievement: This annual publication alerted the campus to the work of faculty both on and off-campus. Departments submitted material about their faculty members including degrees earned, areas of specialization, articles or books published, and speaking engagements. Departments also provided general updates on their work for students. Series 9, New Student Record: Often known as the original “face book”, the New Student Record allowed incoming freshmen to submit photos and brief descriptions of themselves. This was a resource that allowed students to begin acquainting themselves with one another before, or just after arriving for their first semester on campus. Series 10, News of Bentley / Bentley in the News: Assembled by Public Relations, this publication is an amalgamation of clippings, articles, and other news items involving the university. Series 11, Business Journals: As a result of its focus on business education, Bentley has published or co-published several industry journals over the years. Subseries 1, Business in the Contemporary World: Co-published with the Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 4 Faculty of Administrative Studies at York University in Toronto, this journal published articles relating to issues of business, economics, and social policy. Subseries 2, Kent/Bentley Journal of Accounting and Computers: First known as the Kent/Bentley Review, was a joint publication of both the University and the Kent Publishing Company. It was created to address the issue of integrating computing into business education. Articles focused on how “microcomputers” could be used in the classroom or for assignments, and addressed other issues relating to developing trends in business education at the time. Subseries 3, Bentley Business and Economic Review: This journal, published by the university’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, was created as a way for Bentley faculty and other community members to contribute their scholarship to the greater business community in Massachusetts and beyond. Series 12, New England Heritage Center Publications: The NEHC was an organization created to bring awareness to cultural heritage resources available to the academic community in New England. Subseries 1, The New England Speaker Sourcebook: A directory of specialists, academics, and other professionals who were available to present on their topics of research on New England culture and history. Subseries 2, The New England Historical Resources Catalog: A resource documenting local heritage institutions and sites. Series 13, Miscellaneous Publication: Over the years, other books, journals, and published material have been produced by the university for shorter periods of time. These are contained in this series. Subseries 1, Bentley: A 75-Year Portrait: A “coffee table” book with photos of campus buildings, and a general overview of the history of the university. Subseries 2, Bentley Views: A promotional publication that existed early in Bentley history. This view book style pamphlet consists mostly of photographs of classrooms, buildings, and other campus resources. Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 5 Arrangement (3.2): The collection is organized into series by publication. In cases where the title of the publication has changed, all known names are listed, and/or a general description of the publication is given. See Scope and Content note for clarification. Series 1, Yearbooks [Ben Boo/Acts/The Beaver/Blue & Gold/The Vale], 1932-2013 Series 2, Newspaper [The Bentley Journal/The Bentley News/The Gadfly/The Inferno/The Bentley Vanguard], 1960-2014 Series 3, Commencement Programs, 1922-2012 Series 4, Catalogs and Handbooks, 1917-2005 Series 5, Campus and Alumni Directories, 1977-2008 Series 6, Alumni Magazine [Graduate Bulletin/Bentley Alumnus/The Observer/Bentley Magazine], 1932-2009 Subseries 1, Observer Alumni Update, 1990-2004 Series 7, Faculty/Staff Newsletter [The Bottom Line], 1986-2000 Series 8, Record of Faculty Achievement, 1985-2001 Series 9, New Student Record, 1978-1993 Series 10, News of Bentley / Bentley In The News, 1991-2003 Series 11, Business Journals Subseries 1, Business in the Contemporary World, 1988-1994 Subseries 2, Kent/Bentley Journal of Accounting and Computers, 1985-1991 Subseries 3, Bentley Business and Economic Review, 1964-1969 Series 12, New England Heritage Center publications Subseries 1, New England Speaker Sourcebook, 1988-2000 Subseries 2, New England Historical Resources Catalog, 1996-1999 Series 13, Miscellaneous Publications Subseries 1, Bentley: A 75-Year Portrait, 1992 Subseries 2, Bentley Views, 1927-1937 Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 6 INVENTORY OF THE COLLECTION Please note: This inventory provides a list of the most complete set of each publication retained by the Archives. This reference set currently resides in the Baker Library, Room 101. Where available, two additional copies of each issue are held in off-site storage. If for any reason you should need access to these copies, or if the reference copy you are using appears damaged, please speak with the archivist. Series 1: Yearbooks [Ben Boo/Acts/The Beaver/Blue & Gold/The Vale] Box Folder Contents Dates Rm 101 n/a Ben Boo 1932-33 ACTS 1961-62 The Beaver 1963-64 Blue & Gold 1965-68 The Vale 1969-2013 Series 2: Newspaper [The Bentley Journal/The Bentley News/The Gadfly/The Inferno/The Bentley Vanguard] Box Folder Contents Dates Rm 101 n/a The Bentley Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1 – 5 1960 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1 – 9 1960-61 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 3 No. 1 – 9 1961-62 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 4 No. 1 – 8 1962-63 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 5 No. 1 – 9 1963-64 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 6 No. 1 – 9 1964-65 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 7 No. 1-8 1965-66 Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 7 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 8 No. 1 – 9 1966-67 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 9 No. 1 – 14 1967-68 The Bentley Journal, Vol. 10 No. 1 – 13 1968-69 The Bentley News, Vol. 10 No. 14 – 16 1969 The Bentley News, Vol. 11 No. 1 – 26 1969-70 The Gadfly, Vol. 12 No. 1 – 22 1970-71 The Gadfly, Vol. 13 No. 1 – 22 1971-72 The Gadfly, Vol. 14 No. 1 – 21 1972-73 The Gadfly, Vol. 15 No. 1 – 19 1973-74 The Gadfly, Vol. 16 No. 1 – 12 1974-75 The Inferno, Vol. 1 No. 1 – 5 1975 The Inferno, Special Issue 1975/07 The Inferno, Vol. 2 No. 1 – 20 1975-76 The Inferno, Vol. 3 No. 1 – 21 1976-77 The Inferno, Vol. 4 No. 1 – 23 1977-78 The Inferno, Special Issue 1978/09 The Inferno, Vol. 5 No. 1 – 22 1978-79 The Inferno, Special Issue 1979/09 The Inferno, Vol. 6 No. 1 – 23 1979-80 The Inferno, Vol. 7 No. 1 – 23 1980-81 The Inferno, Vol. 8 No. 1 – 23 1981-82 The Inferno, Vol. 9 No. 1 – 6, 1982-83 No. 8 –17, No. 19-21 The Inferno, Vol. 10 No. 1 – 17 1983-84 Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 8 The Inferno, Vol. 11 No. 1 – 14 1984-85 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 1 No. 1 - 6 1985 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 2 No. 2 – 11, 1985-86 No. 13 – 22 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 3 No. 1 – 12 1986 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 4 No. 1 – 12 1987 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 5 No. 1 – 12 1987 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 6 No. 1 – 9 1988 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 7 No. 1 – 11 1988 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 8 No. 1 – 12 1989 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 9 No. 1 – 11 1989 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 10 No. 1 – 13 1990 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 11 No. 1 – 12 1990 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 12 No. 1 – 12 1991 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 13 No. 1 – 12 1991 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 14 No. 1 – 8, 1992 No. 10 – 12 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 15 No. 1 – 11 1992 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 16 No. 1 – 12 1993 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 17 No. 1 – 12 1993 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 18 No. 1 – 13 1994 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 19 No. 1 – 12 1994 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 20 No. 1 – 13 1995 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 21 No. 1 – 10 1995 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 22 No. 1 – 12 1996 Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 9 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 23 No. 1 - 11 1996 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 24 No. 1 – 12 1997 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 25 No. 1 – 12 1997 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 26 No . 1 – 12 1998 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 27 No. 1 – 12 1998 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 28 No. 1 – 12 1999 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 29 No. 1 – 12 1999 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 30 No. 1 – 13 2000 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 31 No. 1 – 12 2000 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 32 No. 1 – 13 2001 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 33 No. 1 – 13 2001 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 34 No. 1 – 12 2002 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 38 No. 1 – 12 2003 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 38 [mislabeled] 2003-04 No. 1 – 15 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 39 No. 3 – 10, 13 2004 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 40 No. 1 – 12 2004 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 41 No. 1 – 13 2005 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 42 No. 1 – 12 2005 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 43 No. 1 – 13 2006 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 44 No. 1 – 12 2006-07 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 45 No. 1 – 13 2007 The Bentley Vanguard, Vol. 46 No. 1 – 12 2007 The Bentley Vanguard Vol. 45 [mislabeled] 2008 No. 1-9, No. 13 The Bentley Vanguard Vol. 46 [mislabeled] 2008 Guide to RG 11: Bentley University Publications 10