Box 19

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Includes official correspondence and presidential reports to the Board of Trustees, as well as development files containing correspondence with philanthropic foundations and individual donors. General correspondence is arranged in chronological order followed by correspondence with specific individuals and organizations arranged alphabetically. Reports are filed at the end of the series. The majority of reports pertain to the Middle States accreditation process during Niemeyer’s tenure.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Includes official correspondence and presidential reports to the Board of Trustees, as well as development files containing correspondence with philanthropic foundations and individual donors. General correspondence is arranged in chronological order followed by correspondence with specific individuals and organizations arranged alphabetically. Reports are filed at the end of the series. The majority of reports pertain to the Middle States accreditation process during Niemeyer’s tenure.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Includes official correspondence and presidential reports to the Board of Trustees, as well as development files containing correspondence with philanthropic foundations and individual donors. General correspondence is arranged in chronological order followed by correspondence with specific individuals and organizations arranged alphabetically. Reports are filed at the end of the series. The majority of reports pertain to the Middle States accreditation process during Niemeyer’s tenure.

Scope and Content Note Contains the papers and records of John H. Niemeyer, the first official president of the College. His term of office lasted from 1956-1973, during which time he oversaw the expansion of Graduate Programs and the School for Children, the establishment of a Field Services division, and the College’s move to Morningside Heights. He also encouraged a renewed focus on the College publications.In addition to his work within the College, Niemeyer was an active and influential member of...