Call Number:

AC269

Repository:

Princeton University Library: University Archives

Extent:

2 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Advisory Councils Records, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1941-1942 (inclusive)

Creator:

Princeton University. Office of the President.

Abstract:

Each of Princeton's advisory councils is comprised of alumni and other individuals who act in an advisory capacity to the various academic departments through meetings with departmental faculty, administration, and the Alumni Council. The records consist of correspondence and member lists of the inaugural Advisory Councils of various departments.

The President is the chief executive officer of the University. They preside at all meetings of the boards of trustees and of the faculty and at all academic functions at which they are present and represent the University before the public. The Trustee by-laws charge them with the general supervision of the interests of the University and with special oversight of the departments of instruction.

The collection consists of correspondence and member lists of the inaugural Advisory Councils of various departments. The bulk of the correspondence is letters from president Harold T. Dodds to prospective advisory council members inviting them to serve, and their acceptances or declinations.