65 cardfile boxes containing microfiche of records from the eras of President David P. Gardner (1983-1992), President Jack W. Peltason (1992-1995), and the first two years of the tenure of President Richard C. Atkinson (1995-2003). The records date from 1983 through 1997 and the microfiche is in chronological order. The records include correspondence to and from the President and executives to associate vice president level; correspondnece in which substantive University/UCOP issues or policies are discussed or a decision pertaining to them is made; policy issuance letters (UCOP or University-wide policies); requests for approval (e.g. acceptance of large gifts, establishment of new academic programs/degrees/majors, exception to salary policy or Mortgage Origination Program guidelines, authorization or denial of approval requests; delegations of authority and re-delegations; requests to serve on and/or appointments to high-level committees and ad-hoc groups addressing substantive university issues; charge lettrs to work groups and committees; requests for comments on proposed policy and subsequent comments; replies to incoming mail (e.g. when the letter writer replies on behalf of the president, vice-president, or associate vice chancellor; requests for nominations and subsequent nomination lettres; audit reports of UC entities; transmittal letters with annual reports, studies, or other work products from UC committees and groups; annual reports and final versions of reports, studies or other work products from UC committees and groups; agendas and meeting minutes for University-wide committees or working grops; executive speeches and statements (not Powerpoint slides); Regents' items signed by the President; official university position statements on proposed state or federal legislation.

David Pierpont Gardner (March 24, 1933 – January 2, 2024) was an American university administrator and professor who served as the 15th president of the University of California (between 1983 and 1992). Jack W. Peltason served as 16th president between 1992-1995. Richard C. Atkinson's tenure lasted from 1995 until 2003.

18 linear feet (11 cartons (containing 44 cardfile boxes) and 21 cardfile boxes)

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Cardfile boxes 1-44 (in boxes 1-11) are security copies and are restricted. Cardfile boxes 45-65 are access copies of the same content and open to researchers.