Finding Aid for Subject File, 1919-1930 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: Subject File, 1919-1930

ID: 2/6/5

Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Office of the University President

Extent: 4.3 cubic feet

Arrangement: Alphabetically by subject

Subjects: Alumni, Faculty, Football, Medical Education, Military Training, Public Relations, Stadium

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Correspondence, reports and working papers of President David Kinley, relating to alumni affairs; student activities; scholarships; public opinion; Dad's Association (1922-30); complimentary football ticket distribution (1923-30); McKinley and professional colleges hospitals and the College of Medicine (1919-28); policy governing faculty promotions (1927-28); educational policies (1922); statistical reports (1913-26); legislative visits (1919-23); religious education (1922-24) and related topics.

The file also includes correspondence, memoranda, resolutions and clippings relating to the Illinois Committee on Militarism in Education's attempt to abolish compulsory military training at the University of Illinois.  Significant correspondents include Paul Douglas, Howard Becker and Harry A. Jung.  Also included are 42 pieces of pamphlet literature, public documents and reprints of articles and addresses relating to compulsory military training in universities, pacifism, socialism, economics, patriotism and foreign affairs.

The President is the principal administrative officer of the University and a member of the faculty of each college, school, institute and division.¹ The original charter designated the chief executive officer of the university as regent but this title was changed to President in 1894.² The President is elected by the Board of Trustees and is responsible to them for the operation of the university.³ The President prepares budgets for presentation to the board, recommends persons to the Board for appointment to University positions, and is responsible for the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the University.⁴ On recommendation of the appropriate Senate and by authority of the Trustees, the President issues diplomas conferring degrees.⁵

This unit covers:

2/0 Reports of the President

2/1 John M. Gregory, April 1, 1867 - June 9, 1880 (Effective September 1,1880)

2/2 Selim H. Peabody, July 27, 1880 (Pro tempore) March 9, 1881 - June 10, 1891 (Effective September 1, 1891)

2/3 Thomas J. Burrill, August 7, 1891 - 1894 (Acting) April 1, 1904 - August 26, 1904 (Acting)

2/4 Andrew S. Draper, April 13, 1894 (Took office August 1, 1894) - April 1, 1904

2/5 Edmund J. James, August 26, 1904 - March 3, 1920 (Effective September 1, 1920)

2/6 David Kinley, September 1, 1920 - July 1, 1930

2/7 Harry W. Chase, July 5, 1930 - January 25, 1933 (Effective July 10, 1933)

2/8 Arthur H. Daniels, July 11, 1933 - June 30, 1934 (Acting)

2/9 Arthur C. Willard, July 1, 1934 - June 30, 1946

2/10 George D. Stoddard, July 1, 1946 - August 31, 1953

2/11 Lloyd Morey, September 1, 1953 (Acting) February 1, 1954 - August 31, 1955

2/12 David D. Henry, September 1, 1955 - August 31, 1971

2/13 John E. Corbally, Jr., September 1, 1971 - August 31, 1979

2/14 Stanley O. Ikenberry, September 1, 1979 ?

1. University of Illinois Statutes, July 18, 1979, Section 2, p. 3.

2. Board of Trustees Transactions, 17th Report, August 1, 1894, p. 269.

3. University of Illinois Statutes, July 18, 1979, Section 2, p. 3.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid., p. 3-4

Alumni
Faculty
Football
Medical Education
Military Training
Public Relations
Stadium

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: September 1963

Other Note: 3 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/0206005.pdf

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