mshm399 Development Office Records, 1887-1990 Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections. Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
2011 Finding aid encoded in NoteTab Pro. Encoded by Georgina Tolgos. 2011-06-28 Finding aid written in English Collection Overview Mount Holyoke College. Administrative Offices Development Office Records 1887-1990 RG7.14 LD7084.8 53 (52.3 linear ft.) English Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
Materials contained in the records of the Development Office include Annual reports (1925-1982); correspondence; budgets; agendas; publications and brochures; a number of subject files on the Alumnae Association Historical Note

In response to the continual demand for increased endowment, an Executive Secretary of the Endowment Fund Office was appointed in 1919. Previously, the responsibility for raising funds had rested on the administration, trustees and alumnae. The responsibilities of the Office included forming and implementing building plans, actively campaigning for funds, collecting a target amount and administering the endowment. From 1923 to 1994, the name of the Office underwent many changes, beginning with Office of the Field Secretary (1923); Director of the Development Program in the Office of the Secretary of the College (1950); Development Officer (1965); Development Office (1975); and Office of Development (1994).

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

Materials contained in the records of the Development Office include Annual reports (1925-1982); correspondence; budgets; agendas; publications and brochures; a number of subject files on the Alumnae Association, Fundraising, Science Library, etc.; Class Reunion Folders; miscellaneous tapes; and Trust records (of Charles E. Merrill, The New England College Fund).

Restricted

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

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Development Office Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA.