Arizona State University. Office of the President

Abstract

This collection houses records documenting J. Russell Nelson's term as President of Arizona State University. Although the materials in this collection date from 1931 to 1991, the majority were created during the 1980s. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.

Abstract

The Office of the President Records of Arizona State University consist of records received from six principals and six presidents of Arizona State University and predecessor institutions, including the Arizona Territorial Normal School, Tempe Normal School, Arizona State Teacher's College, and Arizona State College. The collection also includes personal papers and research materials collected and compiled by the University Archives staff.

Abstract

This collection houses correspondence, memoranda, and printed matter documenting the affairs of the executive office of Arizona State University. Although the material dates from 1961 to 1984, the majority of the collection addresses the activities of President John W. Schwada during his tenure (1971-1981). The collection has been divided into two series.

Scope and Contents

President Lattie Coor used this shovel at the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Groundbreaking ceremony.

Abstract The University Records Collection consists of records acquired from numerous university departments and offices. Many of the materials were bound into volumes and were originally accessible via card catalog. Each volume or file was originally assigned a University Archives classification number and shelved in classification number order. The University Archives classification number system was designed to reflect the organizational structure of Arizona State University, so that records of a...