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Series 7: Raymond J. Clark Files, 1968-1985

3 boxes
Restrictions may apply. See Access Note.
Creator:
Raymond J. Clark
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Office of the Controller.
Dates:
1968-1985
Extent:
3 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

These boxes include some of the papers of Raymond Clark, who was University Controller between 1975 and 1987, and later became Treasurer (1987 to 2001).

Box 28 contains correspondence that reflects the work of the Controller's Office, including operations and buildings and indirect costs, between circa 1969 and 1985.

Boxes 29 and 30 contain files relating to internal audits of various units of the university, as well as employee benefits, between 1968 and 1985.

One box that contained information exclusively pertaining to the administration and costs of the Springdale Golf Club during the years 1985-1987, when Clark was President of Springdale Golf Club, was removed from the collection.

Biography:

Raymond J. Clark

Raymond J. Clark came to Princeton in 1973 as associate controller. He served as controller from 1975 to 1987 and served as treasurer from 1987 to 2001.

Conditions Governing Access

Series 1 is open for research. Series 2 through 8 are closed for a period of 30 years from the date of their creation. Materials older than 30 years that do not pertain to student academic performance, trustee issues, or faculty personnel matters are open. For more informaton, see the Access Policy For University Archives Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

For instances beyond Fair Use where the copyright is not held by the University, while permission from the Library is not required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Series 7: Raymond J. Clark Files; Office of the Controller Records, AC161, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 28-30
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

Finding aid created 2007. Revised 2016 and 2020 by Phoebe Nobles.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

These boxes include some of the papers of Raymond Clark, who was University Controller between 1975 and 1987, and later became Treasurer (1987 to 2001).

Box 28 contains correspondence that reflects the work of the Controller's Office, including operations and buildings and indirect costs, between circa 1969 and 1985.

Boxes 29 and 30 contain files relating to internal audits of various units of the university, as well as employee benefits, between 1968 and 1985.

One box that contained information exclusively pertaining to the administration and costs of the Springdale Golf Club during the years 1985-1987, when Clark was President of Springdale Golf Club, was removed from the collection.

Arrangement

No arrangement action taken or arrangement information not recorded at the time of processing.

Collection History

Appraisal

Some financial worksheets have been separated from the records. Ledgers containing transactional records were removed from the records according to the records retention schedule and in consultation with University Controller Kenneth Molinaro in 2018.

Processing Information

Finding aid created 2007. Revised 2016 and 2020 by Phoebe Nobles.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Series 1 is open for research. Series 2 through 8 are closed for a period of 30 years from the date of their creation. Materials older than 30 years that do not pertain to student academic performance, trustee issues, or faculty personnel matters are open. For more informaton, see the Access Policy For University Archives Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. The Trustees of Princeton University hold copyright to all materials generated by Princeton University employees in the course of their work. For instances beyond Fair Use, if copyright is held by Princeton University, researchers do not need to obtain permission, complete any forms, or receive a letter to move forward with use of materials from the Princeton University Archives.

For instances beyond Fair Use where the copyright is not held by the University, while permission from the Library is not required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Series 7: Raymond J. Clark Files; Office of the Controller Records, AC161, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 28-30