(1) BOARD OF TRUSTEES FILES. 1969-1977. 3 cu. ft.

Records documenting Wharton's relations with the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. The files consist largely of correspondence and memoranda between Wharton and various board members concerning all facets of university governance. The folders of general correspondence and correspondence with individual board members are particularly valuable for providing insight into the various issues dealt with in the board meetings. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

(2) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SUBJECT FILES. 1950-1958, 1964, 1969-1977. 14.6 cu. ft.

This diverse series includes all materials directly related to the operation of the university except for records included in the BOARD OF TRUSTEES and UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES series. The files were maintained in a hierarchical arrangement with individual academic departments filed under the college to which they belonged. The records are mainly correspondence and memoranda, but also include reports and working papers. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

(3) UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES. 1970-1977. 1.7 cu. ft.

Records various committees and governing boards which existed under the Wharton administration. Record types include correspondence, reports and meeting minutes. Arranged alphabetically by committee name.

(4) INTERCOLLEGIATE ORGANIZATIONS. 1970-1977. 3.5 cu. ft.

Correspondence, reports and meeting minutes of various academic organizations to which Wharton and MSU belonged. The records are useful in documenting institutional cooperation between MSU and other universities through the office of the President. Arranged alphabetically by name of organization.

(5) FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. 1970-1977. 1.1 cu. ft.

Correspondence documenting Wharton's relationship with various foundations and corporations. Most of the materials deal with the University's attempts to secure funding for various research and building projects. Arranged alphabetically by name of foundation or corporation.

(6) STATE GOVERNMENT. 1970-1977. 1.7 cu. ft.

Records dealing with the University and the State of Michigan. The files consist mostly of correspondence dealing with various aspects of state appropriation for the university. The records are organized by the various offices and agencies of the state government. Arranged alphabetically by department name.

(7) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. 1971-1977. 0.9 cu. ft.

Correspondence documenting the University's relationship with the federal government. Organized similarly to STATE GOVERNMENT series above. Arranged alphabetically by name of government agency.

(8) SPEECHES AND STATEMENTS. 1970-1977. 0.3 cu. ft.

Copies of Wharton's speeches and statements delivered during his term as President. The bulk of the speeches are included in the two bound volumes. At the front of each volume of speeches can be found a chronological listing of speeches with title and brief description of the event. A number of speeches not found in the volumes are also included in the series. Of particular interest is a folder of "Reports from the President" issued at the end of each academic year in which Wharton reviewed the accomplishments and problems of the year. See container listing for arrangement.

(9) RESTRICTED FILES. 1963, 1970-1977. 0.8 cu. ft.

Records which must be considered confidential under University Statutes governing right to privacy.

(10) LATIN AMERICA. 1947-1959. 1.5 cu. ft.

Correspondence and reports related to Technical Assistance in Latin America. This series relates to Dr. Wharton's professional/personel interest in Latin America.

(11) PHOTOGRAPHS. 1969-1977.

Photographs of Wharton in University-related activities.

(12) ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. 1974-1977.