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Historical and Policy Records of the University of Florida Office of the President

 Series
Identifier: Series P1

Scope and Content

Series P1 consists of files and two "policy manuals" created in the University of Florida Office of the President to manage statements and memoranda regarding University policy and to provide documentation of University responses to specific ongoing issues and concerns. Among the topics discussed are patent policies, admissions policies, student and faculty affairs, the University's participation in the Southern Regional Education Board, and relations with the City of Gainesville. (For additional historical files related to the University's relationship with the City of Gainesville, see Series P14a, Administrative policy records of President J. Wayne Reitz.) The series also includes a folder entitled "historical data" containing information on the history of the university, many of the colleges and divisions, and a few campus organizations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1971

Creator

Access

University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.

Extent

2.1 Linear feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Files and policy manuals created in the University of Florida Office of the President to manage statements and memoranda regarding University policy and to provide documentation of University responses to specific ongoing issues and concerns.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Historical and Policy Records of the University of Florida Office of the President
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
Date
September 2011
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755