Holdings President David D. Henry (1955-1971) Subject File Finding Aid Title: Subject File, 1851-1975
ID: 2/12/5
Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Office of the University President
Extent: 7.6 cubic feet
Arrangement: Subject; alphabetical thereunder
Subjects: Centennial, University, Faculty Conferences, Health Services, Presidents, University, Rose Bowl, University Bond Issue, University Council
Formats/Genres: Papers
Languages: English
Subject File including addresses, audio-visual materials, correspondence, newsletters, programs, releases and reports relating to publicity and lobbying in support of the University Bond Referendum (1960); activities and publicity concerning the University's Centennial Year (1967-68); reports and correspondence relating to the President's Faculty Conferences on improved higher education (1958-65); Minutes of the University's Council and its Executive Committee (1950-68); University Presidents' Historical Files (1851-1975); Rose Bowl File (1964); Health Services File, including Biophysical Research Laboratory and contract with Mercy Hospital for Ultrasound (1953-1961); and correspondence on campus disorders policy (1969).
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
Centennial, University
Faculty Conferences
Health Services
Presidents, University
Rose Bowl
University Bond Issue
University Council
URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/0212005.pdf
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