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University Council, Yale University, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 782

Scope and Contents

The records consist of correspondence, reports and committee files documenting the activities and operations of the University Council.

Dates

  • 1948-2008

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the records is partially restricted. See Collection Contents for details.

Some records in this finding aid have been redacted, as they include student names, donor names, and other restricted data. These records will not appear in the published finding aid.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by accession.

Extent

12.25 Linear Feet (17 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ru.0782

Abstract

The records consist of correspondence, reports and committee files documenting the activities and operations of the University Council.

Biographical / Historical

The University Council serves as an advisory group to the University. Its committees study various needs and areas of the University and submit reports for consideration by the President and Yale Corporation.

The University Council may be composed of a maximum of thirty-five members appointed by the Corporation on nomination by the President and, as ex officio representatives, the Chairman of the Association of Yale Alumni and the Chairman of the Alumni Fund. Members serve for terms of up to five years, as designated by the President, and elect their own President annually.

General note

Forms part of Yale Record Group 1-C (YRG 1-C), Records of Yale University advisory groups.

Title
Guide to the University Council, Yale University, Records
Status
Under Revision
Author
compiled by Daniel Hartwig
Date
June 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Location

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