Box 1

Requests by Woodward to various department heads requesting submission of annual reports to President Clothier's office, dated May 1941. Same requests are made the following year by J. Harold Johnston, April 1942. Includes report on the activities of University Faculty for the academic year, 1941-1942.

Numerous, unsolicited letters from a variety of individuals seeking employment at Rutgers. Most sent to the attention of Woodward, they span the years 1932-1942. Handwritten letters and resumes are included and Woodward manages to reply to each one. Most indicate that there are no positions available but that Woodward would keep their application on file.

February and April 1941 memos from Woodward to Deans and Directors regarding recommendations for academic staff changes. Outlines procedures for appointments and reappointments of staff. Includes copy of four-part appointment form used by faculty.

Listing of New Jersey Appropriations Committee covering the years 1932-1942, although the list for 1938 is missing. Copy of letter from Woodward to Senator Stanger, dated May 24, 1940, included. Letter from Assemblyman Harold McDermott to Woodward, dated June 24, 1940, also included. Both discuss appropriations to be made to Rutgers.

Appropriation of funds tables for higher education, covering various academic years from 1931-1932 to 1941-1942 academic year with recommendations for the 1942-1943 academic year. Includes an undated state appropriations table for other states.

Includes figures from the 1925-1926 academic years up through the 1940-1941 academic years with recommended figures for 1942. Copy of March 1941 Official News Bulletin of New Jersey Education Association and letter dated March 8, 1941, from Al Johnson, Superintendent of Union County Schools, criticizing the amount of state appropriations for Rutgers.

Material from October and November 1942 regarding visits by members of Army Air Corps. Includes calling card of Major Gaylord Johnson.

Letters and memos between Office of the Secretary and the College of Arts and Sciences. One letter dated December 1, 1931, from Dean to Woodward discussing hourly wage of teachers. Remaining items are from 1942 and focus on degree requirements of students called to active duty.

Material devoted to Assembly Bill 109 that sought to establish a new state university that would be in direct competition with Rutgers. Extensive coverage of the matter.

Dates of faculty assemblies held in 1941.