Annual Reports to the President, 1940-2015

Contents and Arrangement

Collection Overview

Creator:: Princeton University. Office of the President.
Title:: Annual Reports to the President
Repository:: Princeton University Archives
Permanent URL:: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/ft848q611
Dates:: 1940-2015
Size:: 51 boxes and 128 Volumes
Storage Note:: Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-51
Language:: English

Abstract: The President of the University is charged with the general supervision of the interests of the University and with special oversight of the departments of instruction. This collection consists of the collected reports to the President prepared annually by each academic department and administrative office.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Description:

Consists of the collected reports to the President prepared annually by each academic department and administrative office. The reports detail progress on departmental projects, curriculum developments, faculty and staff changes, and departmental spending. Reports for the academic years 1940-41 through 1995-96 are bound in volumes. In subsequent years, the reports are housed in boxes.

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection and remains in its original arrangement.

Collection Creator Biography:

Princeton University. Office of the President.

The President is the chief executive officer of the University. They preside at all meetings of the boards of trustees and of the faculty and at all academic functions at which they are present and represent the University before the public. The Trustee by-laws charge them with the general supervision of the interests of the University and with special oversight of the departments of instruction.

Collection History

Acquisition:

The Annual Reports to the President are transferred periodically from the Office of the President.

Appraisal

No information on appraisal is available.

Processing Information

This is an unprocessed collection. The contents list provided is a preliminary inventory.

Volumes 43, 83, and 96 are housed in Box 51. The sequel to volume 63, which was also labeled 63, has been renamed volume 131.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Annual Reports to the President are closed for 30 years from the date of creation, however, for the academic years 2008-2009 through 2015, all folders are open. Prior to the academic year 2008-2009, reports may contain student records and personnel information that could potentially close the records for a period of 75 years.

Through the 1995-1996 academic year, the reports are bound. If there is restricted material in a bound volume, the entire volume is restricted for a period of 75 years.

For the academic year 1996-1997 through academic year 2007-2008, the reports are not bound and restrictions are at the folder level.

You may request materials during these time periods and staff will review your requests for restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. For quotations that are fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. If copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers will not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with non-commercial use of materials from the Mudd Library. For materials where the copyright is not held by the University, researchers are responsible for determining who may hold the copyright and obtaining approval from them. If you have a question about who owns the copyright for an item, you may request clarification by contacting us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The volumes in box 49 have been treated for mold; however, materials may still be fragile and exhibit signs of damage. Researchers should exercise caution when handling these materials.

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