Central Files, funds records
Scope and Content
This collection consists of the funds files of the University of Minnesota. The materials include correspondence and donation records regarding University buildings, scholarships, and fellowships. The collection has no discernable arrangement.
Most files relating to general records and patents were maintained as separate Central Files collections. Upon transfer of the Central Files to the University Archives, this original arrangement was maintained. Researchers many want to consult this collection in conjunction with the general records and patents collections.
Dates
- 1917-1971
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright
Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). Requests to publish should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.
Historical Note
Central Files served as an early records management system for the University of Minnesota. The office maintained the University's legal, building, and funding files, along with information regarding the Board of Regents, educational programs and departments, reports of studies carried out, and miscellaneous materials regarding the activities of the departments and administration of the University.
Extent
28.0 Cubic Feet (28)
Abstract
Collection contains the funds records collected by Central Files at the University of Minnesota.
Arrangement
The collection has no discernable arrangement. Some boxes are organized alphabetically. Files on the same subject, building, or person can be found in multiple boxes.
- Universities and colleges -- Administration -- Minnesota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Minnesota. Vice President for Business Administration.
- Title
- Central Files, Funds Records, 1917-1971
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- March 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The University Archives Collecting Area