College of Arts and Sciences office files (Accession 1973-282-A)

Content Description

Includes material relating to a proposed reorganization of the College and the University in the 1930s and a report on "student mortality" (i.e., retention and completion) in the period 1932-1938 which was completed under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In addition, there is material relating to the Cooperative Study in General Education, a project undertaken with the American Council on Education (ACE). This material contains a substantial amount of correspondence between A&S dean J.J. Oppenheimer, the ACE, and deans and presidents of various colleges and universities.

Acquisition Type

Transfer

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

University records more than 25 years old are generally open; however, some records may be restricted by statute or federal law.