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The Departmental Files subseries (3.5 linear feet) dates from 1965 to 1985 and contains memoranda, reports and some correspondence. The records were received, and are filed, in two sections: a "General" alphabetical file and "Departmental Reviews". The latter were carried out internally and often contain frank assessments of the strengths, weaknesses and future plans of the department under review. For several departments, reviews have been conducted in conjunction with chairman searches. For a more detailed description of the departmental review process, see the file "Departmental Reviews - Policy and Schedule" [box 66].