Temple-Lilley Special Committee records, 1968-1971, bulk 1968-1969

Creator:: Columbia University. Archives
Abstract:: Minutes, memoranda and other materials written by and for the Columbia University Board of Trustees Special Committee formed in May 1968.
Extent:: 4.41 linear feet 10 document boxes 1 half sized document box
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The subject matter concerns the restructuring of the university by the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees. It includes memoranda, statements and reports from individual members of the University community as well as various working groups and committee among the faculty, students, alumni, and outside consultants. There are published reports of reform proposals at other universities, clippings from the student newspaper, the Columbia Spectator, and correspondence to and from members of the Special Committee and other University officials.
Biographical / historical:: After the Columbia University student protests of April and May 1968, the Board of Trustees appointed a six-member Special Committee to study the structure of the university and recommend changes. The Committee met often during the next year, and examined and produced proposals for changes, such as the establishment of a University Senate.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Office of the Secretary. Method of acquisition--Transfer.

Processing information:

Papers processed Bruce Shenitz, Pratt Institute School of Information and Library Science, 2011 08/--/2010.

Finding aid written Bruce Shenitz, Pratt Institute School of Information and Library Science, 2011 08/--/2010.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in four series.

Accruals:

No additional materialis expected

Related material:

Columbia University Protest and Activism Collection

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Temple-Lilley Special Committee Records; Box and Folder (if known); University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Columbia University Archives

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