The University Archives & Historical Collections was created by the Board of Trustees on November 21, 1969.  The "Resolution on the Preservation of University Records and the Establishment of the University Archives" stated:



1. The records of the official activities of the University officers and offices are the property of Michigan State University.

2. Such property is not to be destroyed without the approval of (a) the officer in charge of the department where the papers are produced or accumulated, and (b) the Director of Archives.

3. Restrictions may be placed on the use of confidential records and papers entrusted to the Archives by the Board of trustees, administrative officials and other donors.

4. A University Archives shall be established under the direction of an archivist who shall be responsible to the Executive Vice President and Secretary to the Board and the Provost of the University.



The Archives shall be the depository for University records which are no longer administratively useful in the several departments, but which have historical or other value.  The Archives may also receive personal papers of officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and others.



The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the resolution.