Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- Administration

Scope and Contents Papers of Priscilla Coffey McKenna P ’79, ’80, and ’84, reflecting her service on Wesleyan’s Board of Trustees, 1985-1997. Includes Board meeting minutes, drafts, notes and working documents, including correspondence with students, alumni, and faculty members. Major areas covered include Wesleyan’s divestment of South Africa investments (1987-1988); Residential Life Task Force (1986-1987) and Residential Life Group (chair 1991-1993); and service on the Board’s Education, Facilities,...

Abstract

The Nineteenth Century administrative records consists of the original charter for Wesleyan University, early Trustee, University Secretary, and faculty records, and financial records related to donors, students, and the university itself. The financial items consist of correspondence, statements, accounts, bills, receipts, inventories, tuition, and housing information. There is also information about student admittance, attendence, absences, and demerits.