Subseries I: Board of Trustees, 1982 - 2001
Sub-Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
Materials within the Breiseth series contain correspondence, memorandum, financial reports and statements, public relations materials, news clippings, meeting agendas and minutes, files of faculty, students and alumni, course and curriculum materials, legal documents, property documents and files, speech and lecture materials and transcripts, and documents from other institutions and organizations during the Christopher N. Breiseth presidential administration. Most of the documents were created during Breiseth’s administration from 1984-2001 and concern various aspects of campus development, academic and administrative departments, correspondence with Wilkes personnel and outside organizations and individuals, campus events and lectures, Wilkes finances and strategic long-range planning, and curriculum development. Some documents predate and postdate these ranges, including property documents from the late 19th century and documents that overlap into President Gilmour’s presidential administration.
Dates
- 1982 - 2001
Access
While some folders are open for research, the majority of folders within The Christopher N. Breiseth papers are restricted. Materials will be open from restriction in 50-80 years from the date of their creation.
Extent
From the Collection: 54 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subseries I: Board of Trustees, 1982-2001
Subseries I: Board of Trustees, 1982, 2001, is arranged alphabetically and contains documents that relate to the Board of Trustees during Bresieth’s administration, which sought to elect officials to manage the administrative decisions of Wilkes, ensuring that the college maintained its best possible value. Materials include correspondence, contact information, memorandum, meeting agendas and minutes, and personal notes. A notable folder includes the presidential search that led to the hiring of Breiseth.
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu
