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Introduction Records of the President's Office
1868-1988 (1029 lin. ft.)
INTRODUCTION
From its founding in 1856 as the Maryland Agricultural College to the
creation of the current system of thirteen campuses in 1988, twenty-three
University of Maryland presidents oversaw the operation of the College
Park campus. These men made policy and personnel decisions, directed building
campaigns and the creation of new academic programs; raised funds; monitored
student, faculty, and staff conduct and performance; lobbied the legislature;
touted the university's academic and athletic accomplishments; and guided
the campus to its place among major American research universities.
The official records, chronicling the administrative accomplishments of the presidents of the Maryland Agricultural College/Maryland State College of Agriculture/University of Maryland are currently divided into three sections:
- Records of the President's Office (processed)
- Harry Clifton Byrd (unprocessed)
- Wilson H. Elkins (unprocessed)
A general overview of the contents of the records is available on the
University Archives' website, under President, Office of the.
