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Benno C. Schmidt, Jr., president of Yale University, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 281

Scope and Contents

The records consist of subject files, correspondence, annual reports, and memoranda documenting Benno C. Schmidt's activities as president of Yale University. The records contain substantive documentation on virtually every aspect of the university administration, schools, departments, and other major units.

Dates

  • 1975-1994
  • Majority of material found within 1986 - 1994

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the records is 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

214.16 Linear Feet

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.0281

Abstract

The records consist of subject files, correspondence, annual reports, and memoranda documenting Benno C. Schmidt's activities as president of Yale University. The records contain substantive documentation on virtually every aspect of the university administration, schools, departments, and other major units.

Biographical / Historical

Benno C. Schmidt, Jr., served as president of Yale University from 1986-1992.

General note

Forms part of Yale Record Group 2-A (YRG 2-A), Records of the Yale president's office.

Title
Guide to the Benno C. Schmidt, Jr., President of Yale University, Records
Status
Under Revision
Author
compiled by Daniel Hartwig
Date
March 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
Yale University Library
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New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
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Location

Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

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