Papers of the President of the University of Virginia, Office Administrative Files 2004-2005

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

These files constitute the major record series generated by the president of the University of Virginia, John Thomas Casteen, III, ca. 7,200 items (24 Hollinger boxes, ca. 10 linear shelf feet), 2005-2006.

The records consist chiefly of correspondence, but also include reports, minutes, clippings, memoranda, and related papers concerning all areas of business of the president's office. Major topics include American Council on Education; Association of American Universities; athletics and the NCAA; the Council of Presidents of State-Aided Institutions of Higher Learning in Virginia; development; the General Assembly; the Governor of Virginia's office; the Mariners' Museum; the Medical Center and the Health Services Foundation; Reserve Officers' Training Corps; State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; and Student Affairs.

Acquisition information:
These records were transferred from the Office of the President, Madison Hall, University of Virginia, through Peggy S. Pasternak, on August 14, 2008.
Arrangement:

Both the series and file headings used by the president's office have been retained. Restricted material has been placed in its own series. There are two series: Series I) General Files (Boxes 1-20); Series II) Restricted Files (Boxes 21-24).

Physical description:
7,200 items (24 Hollinger boxes, ca. 10 linear shelf feet)