Pennsylvania State University, Office of Finance and Business records, 1839-2013 bulk (1855-1940; 1980-2006).
- Corporate Author:
- Pennsylvania State University. Office of Finance and Business
- Physical Description:
- 590 linear feet
- Restrictions on Access:
- This collection is closed due to litigation hold. Please see Policy AD35: University Archives and Records Management: (https://guru.psu.edu/policies/ad35.html)
- Summary:
- This collection consists primarily of Penn State's financial record books before 1940 and office files related to topics of community relations, facilities, athletics, investments, campuses, and colleges, plus 1 videorecording. This collection documents the administration of finances at Penn State through the 1930s and finances and operations in the late 20th century and beyond. The records of the early period contain a wealth of detailed historical information: early agreements beginning in 1856, cash books, bank records, and correspondence as well as ledgers and accounts. Later office files contain vital information related to Penn State's community relations, oversight of its facilities, administration of athletics, as well as investments. Specific financial records are not included.
- Subject(s):
- Agricultural College of Pennsylvania—Finance—19th century
- Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania—Finance—19th century
- Pennsylvania State University. Office of Finance and Business—Archives
- Pennsylvania State College—Finance—20th century
- Pennsylvania State University—Finance—20th century
- Universities and colleges—Pennsylvania—University Park—Finance
- Note:
- In University Archives, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. (#RGN 19)
- Administrative History:
- The position of Penn State Treasurer was replaced by the title of Vice President for (in succession) Finance (1957-1971), Finance and Operations (1972-1985), Finance and Treasurer (1986-1994), and Finance and Business (1995- ). This officer manages and controls the financial and physical resources of the University, both for operating and capital purposes.
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