Subject Files, 1963-2004

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Subject files cover a variety of topics that involved the president not only within the university but also in the community, the state and in education. Strategic planning, construction, commencement, Central Florida Research Park, and the Shakespeare Festival are all topics of particular importance. Files labelled "Black Students" mostly concern the Black Student Union. Citizens Advisory Council was the council of community leaders established to help Dr. Millican found the university. Sample letters include early copies of the staff newspaper Accent, and correspondence on a variety of topics thought by Dr. Colbourn's office to be useful in the future. Further information about the UCF Fight Song may be found in the 1983 Football folders within the Athletics Files subseries. Congress files hold correspondence with members of the US Congress. Copyright files hold information about the Knight and the Seal. Further information about the seal may be found under "official seal". Faculty events include photographs of faculty receptions in the multi-purpose room during Dr. Millican's tenure as president. The files on the governor include commemorative materials for Reuben Askew's inauguration. James C. Robinson History of UCF has old copies relating to early funding and later materials such as the Dr. Millican Chair of Computer Science. Materials documenting the name change from Florida Technological University to the University of Central Florida are very significant for the university's history. Orange County folders contain a resolution by the Board of Regents thanking Orange County for helping to found Florida Technological University. Phillips Foundation files include the dedication of Howard Phillips Hall. President's Advisory Staff Meetings files include meetings by several different groups including early staff meeting minutes from 1966. The folder entitled "Sex" includes a variety of topics including classes on human sexuality, gay rights, art and x-rated movies. Mrs. Colbourn initiated the Town and Gown Council, and some information about this organization is held here.

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