II. Subject Files,, 1951-1958

The presidential records of Lewis Webster Jones, consist of 29 manuscript boxes which span the years from 1951-1958. These files of the President are divided into two main groups, the University Files and the Subject Files. The University Files consist mainly of letters from the different departments within the University, procedural information concerning the many schools within the University, and executive plans for the University. The Subject Files deal with the more personal nature of the president's job with faculty correspondence, from other Universities, Federal Agencies, and from colleagues are found within the Subject files. The files consist mainly of letters, brochures, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings. These documents are all in reasonably good condition.

The papers included in the University Files (1951-1958) detail the changes and expansions that the University underwent during this period. There are letters and brochures showing the expansion of the school and the tendency toward academic/subject specialization that began during Dr. Jones' term as President. It was during this era that Rutgers was officially recognized as the State University of New Jersey. This was a major factor in the growth spurt that the University experienced. These files document the origins of specific schools within the University, how they were planned, who helped to fund them, and how the curriculum was decided upon. The Academic life of Rutgers University during the 1950's is captured in the University Files of Lewis Webster Jones.

The personal matters of Lewis Webster Jones are also documented in the subject files of these records. The subject files also span the years from 1951-1958, but rather than deal solely with the bureaucracy of the University they deal with many of Dr. Jones' interests outside of the Rutgers Community. These files are arranged alphabetically, and include many personal letters from faculty, alumni, and people outside of Rutgers. Information on the different social organizations of the colleges can be found in these files, as well as special services offered by Rutgers University. Within Dr. Jones' files is correspondence from different organizations outside of the University. Some of these groups sought Dr. Jones' membership on their committees, while others presented business propositions to the University. Communications between the fifteenth President of Rutgers and the State and Federal Governments are also contained in this group.