The records document the work of the Tercentennial Office. Included are the records of Janet Lindrer concerning planning of the tercentennial celebration, correspondence, subject files, video recordings, records of the Tercentennial Planning Committee, and the Tercentennial website. Also included is a poem by John Hollander, a speech by Robin Winks, printed material, news clippings, memorabilia commemorating Yale's 300th anniversary, and records for the Tercentennial celebration in Asia.
The records consist of correspondence, complaints, budget materials, and administrative records documenting committees, coaches, sports, personnel, intercollegiate athletics, investments, real estate, facilities, and legislation concerning athletics at Yale.
The records primarily document the ongoing functions of the Yale secretary's office, 1953-1971, during Reuben A. Holden's tenure as secretary. Series III includes the materials most closely associated with these functions, such as comprehensive files of annual and special reports, as well as documentation on Yale commencement ceremonies, honorary degree recipients, lectureships, prizes and scholarships, the university council committee, buildings dedication and use, and special events at Yale or in conjunction with New Haven, Connecticut. Series II more generally consists of materials on alumni activities, the Yale Corporation, academic departments, professional schools, Yale institutes, and various standing and ad hoc committees and councils. Series II also includes general alphabetical correspondence files. The records included in Series I document Holden's years as assistant to the president and associate secretary during 1947-1953, especially his involvement with alumni relations.
The records consist of correspondence, subject files, reports, and related materials concerning alumni relations, Corporation affairs, the dedication and use of Yale buildings, commemorations and memorials, commencement activities, Yale traditions, honorary degrees, lectures, prizes, and war activities. Also included are records of the Council Committee on Publications, and annual reports from schools, departments, and offices.
The records consist of correspondence, subject files, and related materials concerning Yale Corporation affairs, scholarships and prizes, honorary degrees, and other activities administered by the secretary's office during the tenure of Franklin B. Dexter, 1869-1899.
The records consist of subject files created and maintained by Radley H. Daly as associate secretary (1986-1992) and deputy secretary and marshall of Yale University (1992-1996). The records document labor relations, committees, prizes and lectureships, special events and visitations by distinguished individuals, and Yale historical activities. Also included are Daly's files concerning the Yale Sailing Associates, 1972-1980.
The records consist of correspondence, subject files, degree records, reports, logs, and minutes documenting lectures; the Yale Corporation; honors, awards and prizes; the University Council; events and commemorations; commencement; community relations; and other matters handled by the secretary's office, primarily during and after the tenure of Henry Chauncey, Jr. Also included are minutes of the Council of Masters, Corporation index records, photographs of Yale regalia, and a DVD video montage celebrating Richard C. Levin's first ten years as president of Yale and records from the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and Workers Rights Consortium (WRC), reports on sweatshops, licensing deposits and royalty reports.
The records consist of committee minutes, reports, letters, correspondence, and memoranda documenting the activities of Richard C. Carroll as associate secretary.
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