University of Connecticut, President's Office Records [Charles C. McCracken, 1930-1935] undated, 1926-1935.

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University of Connecticut, President's Office Records [Charles C. McCracken, 1930-1935] undated, 1926-1935.

The records consist of the general correspondence of the President of the College . It is the only extant collection of the papers of the president for this period. The correspondence is concerned with internal administrative matters, major policy issues at the college, with the college's relations with state and federal governments, and with other educational agencies and institutions.

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