Collections : [University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library]

Administrative Files consist of bylaws, minutes, correspondence, newsletters, and press releases of the Michigan Conference. Also included are papers relating to the Education Task Force, Legislative Liaison, Political Action Committee, and the 1983 and 1984 state conferences.

The Administrative Files series consists of two sub-series, 1980-1993 and 1993-1996 (both of which include earlier background materials), and each is further divided into "General Files" and "Issue Files." In both sub-series, the General Files deal with the administration of the council and include miscellaneous correspondence and papers relating to member and non-member organizations as well as government bodies. The 1993-1996 General Files also contains annual reports, recruiting practices, strategic planning, and material related to various MEC programs and wider initiatives (such as the Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems group and Urban Core Mayors coalition). Likewise, the Issue Files in each sub-series contain background information (clippings, state government documents, publications, etc.), correspondence, testimony, and other content relating to issues addressed by the council and, to a lesser extent, its individual members.

Administrative Files (0.5 linear feet) (1988-2000) contain scattered annual reports and executive summaries, articles on UMCCC, brochures and pamphlets, news releases, and writings on the early history of the center.

The Administrative Files series (1873-2000, 8.8 linear feet) is divided into six subseries: Correspondence, Committees, Facilities and Equipment, Finances, Personnel, Reports and Topical Files.

The Correspondence subseries (1889-1932, 1964-1991, 2 linear feet) contains Departmental Correspondence, 1889-1932; and Chairman's Correspondence, 1964-1991. The early departmental correspondence includes letters of John W. Langley, Robert A. Millikan, Harrison M. Randall, James M. Cork, Ernest Lawrence, Walter Stevens, John O. Reed, Henry Carhart, Karl Guthe, H. R. Crane, and others. Correspondence from 1917 and 1918 documents World War I submarine detection research done under Harrison M. Randall. The Chairman's Correspondence is dominated by the papers of Lawrence W. Jones, chairman from 1982 to 1987, and covers the daily affairs of the department. The Jones correspondence also includes material predating his tenure as chairman.

Administrative Files (boxes 1-53; 55-67; 124-125; 131; 157; and 168) includes correspondence (boxes 1-67; and 168) spans the period from 1897-1999 when the various alumni and professional societies were combined into the Alumni Association. The basic arrangement of the correspondence is in chronological periods and thereunder in a basic alphabetical sequence. The bulk of the correspondence is that of the Alumni Association General Secretary (later Executive Director) although correspondence of field secretaries and other alumni officers is also present. Subject access to the correspondence is largely non-existent. In order to make use of these records some familiarity with key individuals or events in the history of the university is required. Much of the correspondence is routine in nature, pertaining to more mundane matters like payment of dues, subscriptions to the Michigan Alumnus and requests for football tickets. Interspersed among the mundane letters, however, are news items and reminiscences from alumni, information on various class memorials and responses to various Alumni Association requests such as names of alumni who fought in the Civil War, Spanish American War and later wars. Information on films and recordings detailing the work of the university which were made available to alumni groups is also interspersed among the correspondence.

Of particular note is correspondence surrounding the building of Alumni Memorial Hall (now the Art Museum). Built during 1908-1910, the planning, design, and intended use of the building was frequently discussed during the years from 1903 to 1912. Much of this discussion and fundraising took place at the same time a similar campaign was underway for the Michigan Union. Conflict between the two proposals as well as confusion among alumni solicited for funds by both campaigns is evident in the correspondence covering this period. Issues of the Michigan Alumnus during this period also help to frame the issues surrounding this controversy. Additional documentation on building projects is available in the Special Projects and Subjects series. Other key eras such as World War II are reflected in extensive correspondence with alumni in the armed services. Other materials within this series include alumni directories (including Black, Hispanic, Mexican, and Puerto Rican alumni), a list of directors and officers of the Alumni Association, meeting minutes, and retreat documemtation.

The Administrative Files series documents the decisions of high level administrators and committees regarding the planning and management of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. A large portion of the series consists of material from the Board of Directors, including a complete run of minutes from the mid to late 1980s, as well as minutes from their retreats and special meetings. Also included are annual, financial, and strategic planning meeting reports.

An area of note within the series includes records of past presidents and organization officers. Material related to Chad Audi can be found in the Chad Audi series.

Material from COO Barbara Willis document the DRMMs work with external organizations and development efforts. The series includes one file of material noting the recognition recieved by Donald DeVos for his work with the organization during the 1990s.

The Administrative Files (18.5 linear feet) has a heavy emphasis on documenting the annual conventions, executive committee meetings, and the activities of organization presidents. Other administrative functions are documented as well. Note: while most of the years have their own folders or dividers, some have been left in binders with the year clearly visible and were not placed in folders.

The Administrative Files, 1929-2001 is a scattering of topical files including information on departmental governance, departmental reviews, and material on the Interdisciplinary Program in Classical Art and Archaeology (IPCAA).

The Administrative File series contains materials related to the history, organization, and administration of the Michigan Natural Areas Council.

The series has been divided into six subseries: the Background/Historical subseries, the Chronological subseries, the Committees subseries, the Executive Committees subseries, the Organizational Affiliations subseries and the Website subseries.

The Background/Historical files (0.2 linear feet). A set of topical files, this subseries includes records relating to the Natural Areas Committee of the Michigan Botanical Club (MBC), its formation, and its break from the MBC. This subseries includes correspondence, meeting minutes, and manuscript and printed histories.

The Administrative Files have three subseries: General (1945-1981), Lectures, Conferences and Workshops (1928-1979) and Department Research (1950-1964).

The General subseries consists of accreditation reports, course records, curriculum reports, reports and records regarding the merger of the Department of Journalism with the Department of Speech in 1979, and other miscellaneous administrative documents. These records are of most value for studying changes made in the academic program since the 1950s and for understanding the reasons for the merger.