Colin S. Diver presidential records
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the papers of Colin S. Diver from his time as president of Reed College, from 2002 to 2012. The papers include correspondence, speeches, travel itineraries, inaugural congratulations, press clippings, and other documents regarding Reed College, including some information about courses taught by Diver and students he advised. Also included is some information regarding his spouse Joan, such as her travel itineraries and other correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 2002-2012 (based upon dates of presidency)
Creator
- Diver, Colin S. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is closed.
Biographical / Historical
Colin Stuart Diver was born on December 29, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a B.A., summa cum laude, from Amherst College (1965) and a LL.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School (1968). He held an honorary degree from Amherst and served as a trustee.
Diver was dean of the University of Pennsylvania law school and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law from 1989 to 1999. Previously he had taught at Boston University for over 20 years in public management and law, and had served as the dean of the school of law. Additionally, he held positions at Harvard University and at Wharton School in areas of public management and public policy, respectively. He held a series of positions in state government and authored numerous scholarly publications.
Diver was married to Joan D. Makechnie and had two children. He enjoyed squash, tennis, yoga, cooking, and music (especially opera).
Extent
3.75 Linear Feet (9 manuscript boxes.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection includes the papers of Colin S. Diver during his term as president of Reed College from 2002 to 2012.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
Physical Location
Archives Main Shelving (L014), Range C Section 3.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown. Transferred pre-1989.
Cultural context
- Author
- Maxine Calle
- 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 Reed College Special Collections and Archives Repository
3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Portland Oregon 97202-8199 United States
archives@reed.edu