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Working Papers, 1987-1997 (1.0 linear foot), include the complete run of published papers exploring evolving disciplinary boundaries and thought accompanying social transformations. The papers represent the diverse nature of the CSST, including national and international scholarship from disciplines including African American and African Studies, History, Cultural Studies, Business Administration, Literature, Communication Studies, Religious Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Health, and Women's Studies.

The CSST Working Papers were published as part of the CSST series as well as the Center for Research on Social Organizations (CRSO) Working papers series. Thus CSST #1 is also identified as CRSO #344. Digital copies of the working papers are also available in Deep Blue, the University of Michigan's Institutional Repository. A link to the Deep Blue copy of each paper is included in the item list below.

The Recordings of Conferences and Workshops series (14.2 linear feet, in 18 boxes) covers the years 1970-1993 and includes a number of undated/unidentified recordings. This series is comprised of 515 audiovisual items, a small number of negatives and slides, and one oversize folder. Topics include human relations training, recruiting minority staff, combating racism and sexism in the curriculum, multi-cultural education, student rights and discipline, the development of staff counseling skills, desegregation in schools, and affirmative action. Many of the conferences, workshops, and trainings were conducted in connection with the PEO and PFASD. Speakers include Dr. Charles Moody, Director of the PEO; Junious Williams, Associate Director of the PFASD; University of Michigan School of Education faculty; and civil rights attorney Edward H. Steinman among other presenters. Of note are recordings related to the history, policies, and procedures of the PEO/PFASD (October 1976), an interview with Irene McCabe (April 15, 1975), and a forum on the status of desegregation in Michigan with Chuck Vergon (April 11, 1974). The series is arranged into 15 chronological subseries. Within each subseries items are organized alphabetically by title. Every effort was made to unite recordings by inferring title/date information, but due to lack of consistent labeling, not all conference recordings may be grouped together.

The Audio-Visual Materials series (1.5 linear feet and 5.73 MB) consists of cassettes, contents of 3-1/2 inch floppy disks, photographs, slides, and scrapbooks documenting Project Community's service projects. The Cassette Tapes, 1994-2000, sub-series consists of oral histories from former Project Community leaders such as Jeff Howard, Dick Sleet, Thomas Moorehead, and Joan Scott. The Floppy Disks, 1980-2001, is a collection of eight 3-1/2 inch floppy disks containing assorted materials including course outlines, assignments, and budgets. The floppy disks have been transferred from the original media, converted into a digital repository, and are available online. The Photographs, 1970-2001 and Scrapbooks sub-series, 1964-2001, document Project Community's staff and various projects, including the Black Liberation School, Inmate Project, and Migrant Labor Camps. The scrapbooks include both photographs and news clippings documenting various project sites, accolades, and recognition for Project Community's effects on local communities. For preservation purposes, several scrapbooks were removed from their original setting. To preserve the original layout, a photocopy reference of the original arrangement was created and is included in the collection with the original images.

The Project Files series, 1949-2008, (12.5 linear feet, 6,879 drawings, and presentation boards) comprises the core of the collection and consists of textual and visual materials related to Metcalf's architectural projects, including new buildings, renovations, and additions. The series is divided into four subseries: Projects by Job Number; Projects without Job Numbers; Projects with George Brigham; and Presentation Books. Not all projects have drawings or presentation boards. Please note physical folders in this series still labeled "graphics file" are now counted in the extent of the client file, making most client files two or more folders.

The Projects by Job Number subseries is organized chronologically by project number and year, and includes the client name and address of the building project. The material within this subseries typically includes architectural drawings, original pencil on vellum and blueline prints with annotations; a client file containing client correspondence, design development materials, client specifications, and billing information; and graphic materials, including photographs, slides, and presentation boards. Metcalf's careful attention to detail is reflected superbly in the drawings in this collection. The description of the architectural drawings includes measurements for the individual drawings, medium (such as pencil on vellum, blueprint, or blueline print) and type of drawing (elevation, section, detail, etc.). Many of the client files also include real estate listings for the house that give a sense of its market valuation over time, as well as information on original and subsequent owners.

Among the project files in this series are the architectural drawings and documentation relating to the building, construction, and renovation of Robert and Bettie Metcalf's home in Ann Arbor. Of special note are two personal journals of "work done" that record the daily activities necessary to build the Metcalf house ca. 1952-1953. Hours were tallied for both Robert and Bettie and show the determination that they both had in building their own house. The journals reflect Robert's construction learning experience and are in his hand.

The majority of Metcalf's project files consist of those with job numbers assigned by the architect. Metcalf labeled the client files, architectural drawings, presentation boards, and other materials with the job number. The job number reflects the project's sequence in the work done by Metcalf and his firm, combined with the year in which the project was contracted. For instance, job 2-54 is the second job of Metcalf's professional practice and was commissioned in 1954. In addition to job numbers, Metcalf also referred to projects by the client's surname. Although the majority of Metcalf's projects are organized by job number, there is also an index of jobs by surname following the Processing Note in this finding aid.

The Projects without Job Numbers subseries is organized alphabetically by client last name. The files within this series consist of information on clients, but do not include architectural drawings or other project-related materials.

The Projects with George Brigham subseries is organized chronologically and is comprised of blueprint or blueline print construction drawings where George Brigham was the primary architect. Metcalf was Brigham's chief draftsman for a time, and Metcalf may have contributed to these projects, or used the plans when making later renovations to Brigham houses.

The Presentation Books subseries (2 linear feet) contain 18 presentation binders of select projects. Each book is organized chronologically by job number and includes photographs, sketches, and presentation plans.

As the provost's chief of staff, Karen Gibbons served as an advisor to the provost; acted as a liaison to the deans, executive officers, and Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA); and managed the provost's staff. She also administered executive searches in the provost's office, and coordinated development-related matters. Gibbons also provided staff support for the Academic Program Group and served as the contact person on publicity matters under the purview of the provost. Gibbons holds her B.A. in human resource administration and began her employment at the University of Michigan in 1970 and in the provost's office in 1990, where she remained until her retirement in 2012.

Gibbons's records comprise 31 linear feet and are divided into seven subseries. Her Committees, 1990-1998 and 1992-2011 subseries contains records she maintained for several important university committees. The provost's key staff regularly met in a group variously called 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, 7+1 and 8+1. The numbers refer to the quantity of the provost's staff in attendance, plus the provost, who is the "one." Generally the associate provosts attended, augmented by the chief of staff and assistant provosts. The records include agendas, supporting materials, and some notes, but no regular minutes.

The Academic Program Group (APG) is a regular meeting of the Provost's staff with the deans and directors of the various schools. For these meetings there are regular minutes, as well as agendas and supporting reports and memoranda. Within the APG records are the records of a retreat on the Future of the Faculty, hosted by Nancy Cantor in October of 1998. Faculty members gathered to discuss issues of faculty governance, non-tenured faculty, and balancing work and family.

The Foundations Fund Raising Committee was made up of selected deans, university officers, and provost staff. It was created to coordinate the university's communications with large foundations, such as the Ford Foundation and the WK Kellogg Foundation. The records are filed by meeting date, and include agendas, reports, and sometimes meeting summaries.

Gibbons' records also include materials on emergency planning at the University, which document plans for dealing with pandemic and flu outbreaks, active shooters, and other emergency situations. Other committees represented in Gibbons' files include several student-administrator committees, miscellaneous Office of Academic Affairs staff meetings, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) and the Senate Assembly, and other project and task force committees.

Other series in Gibbons' papers contain her Correspondence Chronological Files, 1992-1996 and Correspondence Targeted Emails, 2004-2013. The targeted emails are correspondence sent out to the entire University population, including students, faculty, and administrators. Her papers also include Budget/Long-Range Planning Files, 1996-1997 , Personnel Files, 1988-2010, including staff searches for the Provost's Office; Reports, 1989-2006, and Topical, 1986-2013.

The Administrative Files series consists of the following nine subseries: Proposals; Reports; Reviews; Searches; Standard Practice Guides (SPG); Office Policy and Office Holder Documents; Deans and Directors Reviews; Grievances; and Personnel.

The 1926 Expedition film includes footage of preparation of the vessel in harbor, the departure and voyage to Greenland, arrival and setting up of camp, a variety of camp and scientific activities and interaction with natives who assisted the expedition. Four original films have been combined in a single reel.

The Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church series (1.5 linear feet and 842 KB) illustrates the rich history of the church and of Mullins' commitment to it. Among the documents are anniversary programs, board minutes, correspondence, newspaper articles, and materials concerning their involvement in civil rights programs. The annual Brotherhood Banquet is particularly well documented, with eight folders of planning material, programs, press releases, and clippings.

The bulk of the series contains minutes and agendas from the various committees that Mullins was involved with. The 150th Anniversary Committee has the largest amount of material and contains minutes, correspondence, and fliers. There is also a large amount of material from the Building Committee, which includes architecture drawings, correspondence, and minutes.

The "minutes and agendas" folder contains materials from Trustee meetings, Board meetings, and Church Conference meetings. These committees were grouped together to reflect the original order of the collection. Materials that were interfiled within these minutes and notes, such as correspondence and reports, were kept in their given location.

In addition, the series contains a folder of administrative procedures and information. There is a document of procedures to follow for general vouchers, a list of regular meeting dates for all of the church boards and committees, a list of Brown Chapel ministries, and a draft of bereavement procedures.

Contains photographs of church members, activities, and buildings.