Administrative Files, 1873-1995
The Administrative Files series (1873-2000, 8.8 linear feet) is divided into six subseries: Correspondence, Committees, Facilities and Equipment, Finances, Personnel, Reports and Topical Files.
The Administrative Files series (1873-2000, 8.8 linear feet) is divided into six subseries: Correspondence, Committees, Facilities and Equipment, Finances, Personnel, Reports and Topical Files.
1 oversize folder — 14.5 linear feet
The Department of Physics records contain budget sheets, clippings, committee minutes, correspondence, departmental review reports, organizational charts, personnel records, and photographs. The records are most informative in the administrative proceedings of the department. They are least informative in curricular and research areas. The records span the years 1873-1995 and are arranged into four series: Administrative Files, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, Research, and Awards and Special Events and L3 Project. Although there are 19th century records present, the bulk of the records cover the period from 1954 to 1991.
The Finances subseries (1873-1947, 1964-1995, .2 linear feet) is divided into three categories: Budget, Funding, and Salaries. The Budget material contains early requests for appropriations for the department. The Funding material documents the department's efforts to gain funding for individuals and projects. Salaries contains salary comparisons and negotiations.