Board of Trustees minutes and records, 1746-

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Board of Trustees minutes and records, 1746-

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/177676608

The minutes document the Board of Trustees' concerns with overall policy and administration of the University. The other records provide context to the minutes, in the form of background material, especially correspondence and reports. They also provide information on Trustee actions taken through their appointed committees but not necessarily recorded in the minutes.

44.20 linear ft. ( 167 volumes, 60 archival boxes, 1 11x17 box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6933091

Princeton University Library

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Since its incorporation in 1746, the College of New Jersey (renamed Princeton University in 1896) has been governed by a Board of Trustees, headed ex officio by the Governor of New Jersey and the president of the college. The Trustees are responsible for the overarching policies that guide the trajectory of the university. Traditionally, committees of Trustees have concerned themselves with the major aspects of maintaining and running a university: finance, infrastructure, staff, curriculum, and...

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