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Record Group: 4 UW
Record Sub-Group: 38
Records Title: UM System; President's Office; C. Peter Magrath; Administrative Records
Dates: 1970-1996
Volume: 78 and 1/3 cubic feet, 97.92 linear feet

Scope and Content Note

This Sub-Group contains records of the University of Missouri President's Office created during the tenure of UM- System President, C. Peter Magrath. Included in this Sub-Group are materials concerning the inauguration of President Magrath.

Note to Researcher: Some of President C. Peter Magrath's records (Collection Numbers UW:4/5) were deaccessioned and returned to the Office of the President in March 2002. They are no longer in the custody of University Archives.

Note to Archivist: See "President's Office Records Returned 03/2002" folder for finding aids and descriptions of the removed collections.

Series Descriptions:

Series 1. - UW:4/5/1 (A86-28)
This Series contains records and other materials created or received by University of Missouri President, C. Peter Magrath, (1985). Included in this Series are correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, event programs, and audiocassette recordings relating to the inauguration of President Magrath on 04/25/1985.
(2 FF, Small Holdings Box 10)

Series 2. - UW:4/5/5 (A11-103; A16-43)
This Series contains records created and received by the Office of the President of the University of Missouri, (ca. 1959-1992, bulk 1985-1990), during the presidency of C. Peter Magrath. The records consist of the following types and topics: correspondence, memoranda, University of Missouri-Columbia schools, colleges, and administration, organizations and associations, system-wide budget, Board of Curators' meetings, President's Executive Order No. 18, Academic Affairs, Administrative Affairs, Weldon Spring, Governor Ashcroft, Government Relations, Human Resources, Intercampus Faculty Advisory Council (IFC), Missouri Opportunity 2000, and the Missouri Research Assistance Act (MRAA). This Series also contains development files from Ron Turner regarding affiliates, Magrath, Time Inc., and the ESPN Panel.
(15 c.f., 007398, 016015, 016019, 021166, 021169, 021172, 065231, 065232, 065233, 065234, 065226, 065227, 065228, 065229, 065230)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers. Series 2 contains records which are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A95-46. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. Fifteen of the sixteen originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 3. - UW:4/5/6 (A11-104)
This Series contains records created and received by the Office of the President of the University of Missouri, (ca. 1981-1988), during the presidency of C. Peter Magrath. The records consist of the following types and topics: correspondence, memoranda, Association of American Universities, BITNET, Chancellor Marchello, asbestos, Academic Affairs, University of Missouri Extension, faculty salaries, and the Alumni Alliance. This Series also contains development files from Ron Turner.
(5 c.f., 016027, 016030, 021165, 021168, 021173)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers. Series 3 contains records which are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A94-16. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. Five of the seven originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 4. - UW:4/5/3 (A11-102)
This Series contains administrative records created or received by University of Missouri President, C. Peter Magrath, (1982-1985). Included in this Series are records pertaining to V.P. of Administrative Affairs James R. Buchholz , budgets, Harold Hume and Budget Planning and Development, capital requests, the firm of Deloitte, Haskins, and Sells, auditors' reports, affirmative action, extension, Joint Study Commission on Fire Training, IFC, ITFS Channel reallocation, University Cabinet, the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), and CBHE Acting Commissioner Shaila R. Aery.
(3 c.f., 115034, 115035, 115036)
Note to Researcher: The records in Series 4 are currently unprocessed. Until processed and inventoried, the records may not be fully available to researchers. Series 4 contains some records that are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A88-55. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. All three of the originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 5. - UW:4/5/9 (A16-40)
This Series contains administrative records created or received by University of Missouri President, C. Peter Magrath, (1979-1990). Included in this Series are records pertaining to Chancellor Barbara Uehling, Chancellor George Russell, University of Missouri-Columbia faculty correspondence, teacher preparation and education, University of Missouri System offices, including University Press, the Western Historical Manuscript Collection, and University Relations, telecommunications, grievances [RESTRICTED], and the University of Missouri Office of Science and Technology.
(4 c.f., 016026, 016029, 016031, 021171)
Note to Researcher: The records in Series 5 are currently unprocessed. Until processed and inventoried, the records may not be fully available to researchers. Series 5 contains some records that are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A96-6. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. All four of the originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 6. - UW:4/5/7 (A11-105; A16-42)
This Series contains records created and received by the Office of the President of the University of Missouri, (1986-1992), during the presidency of C. Peter Magrath. The records are for the University of Missouri/University of the Western Cape South Africa Exchange Program and its supporting United States Information Agency grants. The majority of records in the Series pertain to the exchange participants.
(4 c.f., 047336, 047335, 047337, 047338)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A97-96. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. All four originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 7. - UW:4/5/2 (A87-109)
This Series contains correspondence created or received by University of Missouri President, C. Peter Magrath, (1978-1986). Topics include a letter campaign for William Bradshaw and correspondence regarding various professional organizations.
(1 c.f., 032038)
Note to Researcher: Some of the records in Series 7 are currently unprocessed. Until processed and inventoried, the Series may not be fully available to researchers.
Note to Archivist: The box list for this Series is available online. It can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 8. - UW:4/5/4 (A11-101)
This Series contains administrative records created or received by University of Missouri President, C. Peter Magrath, (1971-1989, bulk 1975-1985). Record types and topics found in this Series include: South African Investment Policy Task Force, budget hearings, Liberia, educational associations and organizations, grievances [RESTRICTED], campus and system administration committees, Board of Curators meetings, long-range planning, and various campus objectives and programs.
(12 c.f., 019005, 019006, 019007, 019008, 019009, 019010, 019011, 019012, 019013, 019014, 019015, 019016)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers. Series 8 contains records which are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.
The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A90-12. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. All of the originally-accessioned boxes were later returned to the custody of University Archives and re-accessioned as A11-101.

Series 9. - UW:4/5/8 (A11-106)
This Series contains administrative and other records created and received by the Office of President of the University of Missouri, (1977-1991). The majority of the records stem from the presidency of C. Peter Magrath. The records consist of the following types and topics: correspondence, memoranda, Magrath speeches, (1985-1991), Development, student fees, Staff Advisory Council, and the University's Sesquicentennial.
(3 c.f., 002197, 002291, 047194)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers.
Note to Archivist: The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 10. - UW:4/5/10 (A16-41)
This Series contains administrative and other records created and received by the Office of President of the University of Missouri, (1970-1990). The majority of the records stem from the presidency of C. Peter Magrath. The records pertain to various position searches [RESTRICTED], including the University of Missouri-Rolla Chancellor, (1985-1986), the University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor, (1985-1986), the Vice President for Administrative Affairs, (1985-1986), and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, (1984-1985); Board of Curators' meetings, (1988); Phil Connell's research for a history of the University of Missouri; and the University of Missouri Institutional Reappraisal, (1971-1974) and other reports.
(6 c.f., 003882, 004733, 004734, 004887, 004895, 004896)
Note to Researcher: The records in Series 10 are currently unprocessed. Until processed and inventoried, the records may not be fully available to researchers. Series 10 contains some records that are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A95-9. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. All six of the originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 11. - UW:4/5/11 (A16-44)
This Series contains administrative records created or received by the Office of the President of the University of Missouri during the tenure of C. Peter Magrath, (1980-1996). The records consist of the following types and topics: members of the Board of Curators, the Curators' Advisory Committee on Telecommunications Technology, Ron Turner, campus administration and schools and colleges, Extension task force, (1991-1992), University of Missouri South Africa Exchange Program meetings, General Officers meetings, Goodhart, King and Associates' organizational review, Alliance of Alumni Associations, and long range planning, (1990-1991). Series 11 contains a few records from the presidency of George Russell, who succeeded Magrath in 1991.
(8 c.f., 006580, 006606, 016084, 047341, 047345, 067821, 067822, 067823)
Note to Researcher: The records in Series 11 are currently unprocessed. Until processed and inventoried, the records may not be fully available to researchers. Series 11 contains some records that are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A98-20. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. All eight of the originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 12. - UW:4/5/12 (A16-46)
This Series contains administrative records created or received by the Office of the President of the University of Missouri during the tenure of C. Peter Magrath, (1975-1993). The records consist of the following types and topics: correspondence, including some of Magrath's correspondence from before he became President in 1985, and also some correspondence of Magrath's predecessor, James Olson; the Midwestern Universities Alliance; faculty and staff communication; meetings; prepaid tuition; publications; Magrath appointment, transition, and inauguration; grievances [RESTRICTED]; recommendations [RESTRICTED]; development; legislators; the Missouri Business and Education Partnership Commission; and Proposition B. Series 12 contains a number of records, including meetings and speeches, from the presidency of George Russell, who succeeded Magrath in 1991.
(15 1/3 c.f.: 15 c.f., 006599, 016020, 016021, 016022, 016023, 016024, 016025, 016028, 016081, 016082, 072687, 072688, 072689, 072691, 072692; 1/3 c.f., UMLD1)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers. Series 12 contains records which are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A97-26. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. Sixteen of the originally-accessioned twenty boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series. However, a number of files from a later period and not from A97-26 were added at some point to Box 16 after the boxes had been returned to the Office of the President; these files have been separated into a more appropriate collection, UW:4/8/1, and are stored in Box 072693. Two of the originally-accessioned twenty boxes were added to UW:4/6/3 as the records were created during the time George Russell was president of the University of Missouri.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Series 13. - UW:4/5/13 (A21-44)
This Series contains administrative records created or received by the Office of the President of the University of Missouri during the tenure of C. Peter Magrath, (1982-1992). The records consist of the following types and topics: the University of Missouri Extension Director's position search, correspondence regarding proposed eliminations and reductions at the University of Missouri-Columbia, admissions, appointment calendars for Magrath, and Providence Point. The Series also include photographs of acting President Isidor Loeb, (1923).
(2 c.f., 028218, 046549)
Note to Researcher: This Series is currently unprocessed. Until completely processed and inventoried, portions may not be fully available to researchers. Series 12 contains records which are confidential and restricted. See the restrictions note at the end of this finding aid.
Note to Archivist: The records in this Series were originally accessioned as A00-113. They were formally deaccessioned in 2002 and returned to the President's Office at its request. Both of the originally-accessioned boxes have been returned to the custody of University Archives and are held in this Series. However, it is unclear if the contents still reflect the original accession; the box lists reflect the contents as found in Accession A21-44.
The box lists for this Series are available online. They can be accessed by
following this link.

Restrictions Note: The Archives of the University of Missouri-Columbia is required by law and Board of Curator's policy to restrict access to some files and information. Student records are held as confidential under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and by University policy. Faculty promotion and tenure records and Academic Personnel files are restricted for 75 years, or the lifetime of the individual. All grievance, disciplinary, and medical records are treated as confidential files. Consultations with legal counsel, both in-house and external, are protected by the attorney/client privilege and will not be released.

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