Finding Aid for Speeches and Events File, 1995-2005 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: Speeches and Events File, 1995-2005

ID: 2/15/2

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

Extent: 3.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: Chronological and by category

Date Acquired: 02/01/2006. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Community Relations, Events, Commemorative, Presidents, University, Public Events, Public Speaking, Speech

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Speeches and Events File includes drafts, copies, and compact disc recordings of speeches given by James J Stukel during his presidency (1995-05), newspaper clippings, press releases, magazine articles, and information regarding events in which Stukel participated including community visits and outreach, groundbreakings and building dedications, a trip to Asia (February 1996), university athletics, speaking on WILL-TV, fairs, award ceremonies, and University of Illinois Foundation meetings.

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

Community Relations
Events, Commemorative
Presidents, University
Public Events
Public Speaking
Speech

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 1 cubic foot acquired 06/2000.; 5/2/2023

Access Restrictions: None.

Acquisition Source: President's Office

Other Note: 3 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/0215002.pdf

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