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Robert H. Strotz (1922-1994) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 3/18/1

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This series, which fills 47 boxes, is comprised of topically organized subject and correspondence files of Northwestern University President Robert H. Strotz (1970-1986). These records are filed as they were received, alphabetically by folder title. Full processing of these records is planned.

The addition is 6 boxes of subject files and correspondence of Northwestern University President Robert H. Strotz (1970-1986). The records are filed in alphabetical order. Files on the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) dominate the addition. Other items such as recommendation Letters, professional associations (mostly relating to economics), and material on the Commercial Club of Chicago are present.

Dates

  • 1970-1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is restricted to those having written permission; the right to grant permission is limited to Robert H. Strotz, or in the event of his absence or death, to Associate Provost John D. Margolis, or in his absence, to the President of the University or his designate. The restriction is to be in force until the year 2000 A.D.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

56.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This series, which fills 47 boxes, is comprised of topically organized subject and correspondence files of Northwestern University President Robert H. Strotz (1970-1986). These records are filed as they were received, alphabetically by folder title. Full processing of these records is planned.

Arrangement Note

This series, which fills 47 boxes, is comprised of topically organized subject and correspondence files. These records are filed as they were received, alphabetically by folder title. Full processing of these records is planned.

Method of Acquisition

These records were transferred to the University Archives by the Office of the President in four separate accessions (#85-20, #85-30, #85-181, and #87-68) in 1985 and 1987.

Separated Materials

The Affirmative Action Plan for Northwestern University (May, 1983) was separately accessioned as #85-31. Fifteen cassette audio tapes identified as “Seminar on South Africa” were separated and added to the University Archives audio cassette collection (AC #160).

Separation/Addition
Artifact: Medal from the University of Yaounde
Series:96-201
Location: Gallery II

Other Descriptive Information

See http://www.library.northwestern.edu/archives/exhibits/presidents/strotz.html

Processing Information

Patricia Cloud, Harry Craan, Hal Taylor, April 23, 1987.

Title
Guide to the Robert H. Strotz (1922-1994) Papers
Author
Patricia Cloud, Harry Craan, Hal Taylor
Date
11/04/1988
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635