» Stern (Theodore Sanders) presidential records, 1952, 1966, 1968-1978 (bulk 1969-1978)

The papers document the many roles President Theodore S. Stern filled in administering the College of Charleston, as well as his affiliation with other organizations. Included are Board of Trustee records, reflecting the College’s administration by the city of Charleston (1968-1969) and then by the State College Board of Trustees (1969-1975); his presidential correspondence (1968-1978); correspondence with politicians (1968-1975); committee activities (1968-1974); planning and development files (1968-1975); academics (1969-1974); the College’s Education Department (1969-1974); cooperative programs (1969-1975) with such institutions as the Medical University of South Carolina, the Citadel, Palmer College, the Charleston Consortium, and the Advisory Committee on Marine Studies (COMAR). Also included are files and correspondence re the College Library and its acquisitions, athletics, finances, facilities, new construction, students, alumni, faculty and staff, and various statewide, regional and national educational associations. With letters from various local and national dignitaries.