University of Connecticut
1998.0086

 School of Insurance Records

Summary Information

Repository
Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
Creator
University of Connecticut, School of Insurance.
Title
University of Connecticut, School of Insurance Records
ID
1998.0086
Date [inclusive]
undated, 1937-1969.
Extent
1.0 Linear feet
Language
Abstract
In 1936, the School established a Department of Insurance that was incorporated as the Hartford College of Insurance by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1939. In 1943, the Connecticut General Assembly authorized a five-year lease of the Hartford College of Law and Insurance, located at 39 Woodland Street in Hartford, to the University of Connecticut. The collection contains fliers, brochures, course related materials and brief historical details pertaining to the Hartford College of Insurance and the subsequent integration of its programs into those of the University of Connecticut.

Preferred Citation

[Item description, #:#], University of Connecticut, School of Insurance Records. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center,  University of Connecticut Libraries.

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History

The Hartford College of Law was founded in 1921 and approved by the  American Bar Association and accredited by the Examining Committee of the  Connecticut Bar Association in 1933. In 1936, the School established a Department of Insurance that was incorporated as the  Hartford College of Insurance by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1939. Following a decline in day school enrollment during World War II, the Trustees of the Colleges of Law and Insurance looked to the state university to provide long term stability. In 1943, the  Connecticut General Assembly authorized a five-year lease of the Hartford College of Law and Insurance, located at 39 Woodland Street in Hartford, to the  University of Connecticut. The first Dean was  Laurence J. Ackerman (1943-1963) who was succeeded by  Robert O. Harvey. On 1 September 1948, the Board of Trustees conveyed full title of the Colleges to the  University of Connecticut. By 1946, 154 veterans were enrolled in the Law, Insurance and Pharmacy Schools at the University.

In 1961, the Hartford College of Insurance of the University of Connecticut changed its name to the  University of Connecticut School of Insurance. By 1967, the School offered five distinct programs: Bachelor of Science in Insurance Administration; Actuarial science program (begun in July 1966); professional designation programs, including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting (C.P.C.U), Insurance Institue of America programs in general insurance and education programs for adjusters and risk managers; certificate program; and  State of Connecticut Insurance License preparation program. The School also sponsored the  Interantional Business Machines Corporation (  IBM Advanced Insurance Industry School beginning in 1960.

Additional information concerning the University of Connecticut School of Law may be found in the School of Law Archives.

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Scope and Content

The collection contains fliers, brochures, course related materials and brief historical details pertaining to the Hartford College of Insurance and the subsequent integration of its programs into those of the University of Connecticut.

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Arrangement

Series I: Subject Files ( undated, 1937-1969) is arranged alphabetically by topic.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

 Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries November 2004

University of Connecticut Libraries
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs, Connecticut, 06269
860.486.2524
archives@uconn.edu

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

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Related Materials

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the University's history. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the reference desk.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Hartford College of Insurance.
  • Insurance Institute of Hartford.

Genre(s)

  • Administrative Records.
  • Correspondence.
  • Examinations.
  • Fliers. [printed matter]
  • Photographs.
  • Publications.

Geographic Name(s)

  • Hartford, Conn.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: Subject Files, undated, 1937-1969 
Box Folder

Applications for 1941-1942, A - H, 1939 

 1: 1

Applications for 1941-1942, K - R, 1939 

 1: 2

Applications for 1941-1942, S - Y, 1939 

 1: 3

Biographies, undated 

 1: 4

Brochures, undated 

 1: 5

C.P.C.U. Exam attempts, 1963 

 1: 6

Correspondence, 1965 

 1: 7

Course Materials, undated 

 1: 8

Course Offerings, undated, 1942-1948, 1967 

 1: 9

Course: Property and Casualty Insurance, 1961 

 1: 10

Flyers, undated 

 2: 11

Forms, undated, 1965, 1969 

 2: 12

Hartford College of Insurance, undated, 1939-1941 

 2: 13

IBM Advanced Industry School course 
Box Folder

Applications, undated 

 2: 14

Examinations, quizes and questions, undated 

 2: 15

Participants, undated, 1961-1965 

 2: 16

Syllabi, evaluations, descrptions, undated, 1961-1965 

 2: 17
Box Folder

Insurance Institute of Hartford, 1937-1941 

 2: 18

Regional affairs, undated, 1964, 1968 

 2: 19

Underwriter's report, undated 

 2: 20

University of Hartford, 1968 

 2: 21

Workstudy Program - Phoenix, undated 

 2: 22

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