Repository: ULS Greensburg
Title: University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, President Dr. Albert B. Smith Papers
Creator: University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Collection Number: UPG.RG.02.1
Extent: 7 boxes
Date: 1962-1980
Abstract: Administrative records of the first president of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Dr. Albert B. Smith, 1962-1980.
Language: English .
Author: James T Vikartosky.
Publisher: ULS Greensburg
Address: Millstein Library
150 Finoli Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact us at uls-greensburg@mail.pitt.edu

Biography

Albert Barnes Smith Jr. was born April 21, 1915, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Albert B. and Valeria Fetterman Smith. He died at the age of 75 at his home in Greensburg on Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he served as the president of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg since its founding in 1963, although he was officially appointed to the post of president effective Nov. 15, 1962. He began his career at the University of Pittsburgh in 1939, and served as dean, director of development and special assistant to Chancellor Litchfield before being named president of UPG. He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg. He served for a number of years as secretary and assistant treasurer of the board of trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Greensburg Rotary Club, United Way Board, Historical Society, the Central Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, and served on the board of directors of WQED. He was a 1937 graduate of Westminster College, received a masters degree from the School of Retailing at the University of Pittsburgh, and studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. He was also awarded honorary doctoral degrees from Westminster and Seton Hill Colleges. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy Seabees as a lieutenant in the Supply Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Ann Smith. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, Lucile Nevin Smith (who later died on June 25, 1997); a son, Albert B. Smith III of Denton, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. John (Sandra Lucille) Hanna of Omaha, Neb.; a brother, McElroy Smith of Corpus Christi, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Copyright

Custodial History

Transferred from the Office of the President to the UPG Archives.

Preferred Citation

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, President Dr. Albert B. Smith Papers, 1962-1980, UPG.RG.02.1, UPG Archives, University of Pittsburgh Library System.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Frank Zabrosky 2010, 2016-2017.

Scope and Content Notes

Records, 1962-1980, Biographical File, Correspondence, Manuscripts, Memoranda, Subject Files, Advisory Board, Subject Files Addendum.

Subjects

Corporate Names

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. President

Personal Names

Smith, Albert Barnes, Jr.

Other Subjects

Universities and colleges –- Pennsylvania –- Greensburg –- Records and correspondence
Universities and colleges -– Pennsylvania -– Greensburg -– Administration

Container List

Series I. Biographical File, May 11-30, 1980

Subseries 1. Bio File General

Bio File General

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Subseries 2. Bio File Retirement, May 11-30, 1980

Scope and Content Notes

Contains: Planning activities for the retirement of UPG President Dr. Albert B. Smith and includes: Plans for naming UPG's Science Building in his honor and a copy of the UPG Ad. Board resolution to name for that purpose; a luncheon sponsored by the "Appreciation Committee at UPG"; acknowledgment Rotary meeting honoring ABS, 5/20/1980; Seton Hill citation 5/15/1980 read at its commencement on 5/11/1980; events Testimonal dinner-dance, Greensburg Country Club, May 30, 1980.

Bio File Retirement, May 11-30 1980

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Series II. Correspondence, 1963-1989

Subseries 1. General, 1963-1989 (bulk 1965-1966)

Scope and Content Notes

Subjects inter alia include: delay in the fund raising campaign for UPG from 1964 to 1965 and a request to the Barclay Office of Mellon National Bank and Trust Company, Greensburg, for an extension of a loan payment as well as a request for an additional loan amount; acquisition of Starboard Light and the remodeling/construction of a permanent campus; ltr 1/16/1970 ABS to Mayor [of Greensburg] Robert A. Bell in re snowy and slippery conditions of alley running between Tunnel St. and Otterman St. which are hazardous for students and the general public; ltrs (1971) of appreciation and thanks to donors of gifts to the UPG Business Administration Library Fund; ltr (5/2/75) ABS to Helen Clay Frick seeking a commitment of support for the construction of a Student Activity Center; new Science Building; ltr from ABS dtd 4/25/88 to UPG Pres., Dr. George F. Chambers in which ABS mentions an approach to Ross Perot through Mrs. Perot [items mentioned in the letter as enclosures not identified or included. faz]; ltr dtd Feb. 2, 1983 ABS To: Jean [Jean K. Wilcox, member of the UPG Ad. Bd. (?)] Subj.: [...suggested bronze placque to be mounted in the Science Building in tribute to Eric C. Summers, first Chairman of the Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg...].

General, 1963-1989 (bulk 1965-1966)

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Subseries 2. Personal, 1944-1989 (bulk 1962-64)

Scope and Content Notes

Subjects inter alia include: Application dtd 1 Apr. 1944 to C. McK. Lynch for commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve; Annual Giving Program, Hood College; WQED Channel 13, Greater Greensburg Planning Assoc.; retirement of Bishop Wm. G. Connare, Bishop of Greensburg; Robert J. Nossen, retired Provost and Prof. of Higher Education at the Univ. of Pittsburgh from 1972-85; ltr dtd 3/20/89 from Dr. Rudolph H. Weingartner to Univ. of Pittsburgh Faculty explaining his decision to resign as Provost at the University of Pittsburgh; ltr (5/12/76) Pittsburgh Foundation to ABS in re the James G. Fulton Internship Program; ltr (1/13/78) acknowledgement by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary of ABS gift to its Alumni Giving Fund; ltr of congratulations (7/21/78) ABS to Robert L. Thompson on RGT's appointment as Executive Vice President of Ketchum, Inc.

Personal, 1944-1989 (bulk 1962-64)

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Series III. Manuscripts, 1989

Scope and Content Notes

A. Reflections Of A President: The Early Years. By Albert B. Smith, President

Emeritus, U.P.G. Greensburg, Pa. August 1, 1989.

107

Holograph.

List of Contents:

Preface

Chapter I A New Campus Is Born

II The Advisory Board

III Temporary Selection Of A Campus Site

IV Recruiting The First Class

V We Open Our Doors

[Unnumbered Chapters]

Development Of The Permanent Campus

Additional Land Acquisition

A Permanent Campus

Early Financing

First Fund Raising Campaign

An Evolving Academic Program

First Dorms

Intercollegiate Athletics

Relationship With Seton Hill College And Westmoreland County Community College

Westmoreland Museum Of Art

Community Service

B. Photocopy of manuscript (copy 1)

C. Photocopy of manuscript (copy 2)

D. Miscellaneous notes

E. Typed manuscript. 38 p.

Manuscripts, 1989

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Series IV. Memoranda, 1963-1988

Scope and Content Notes

Subjects include: development of program for the Greensburg Campus; fund raising campaign; identification of individuals for leadership positions; site location for Greensburg Campus. Contains inter alia: "Aide memoire 3/25/64 by ABS, subject, "Conversation with Mr. Dan Snyder in re Downtown Greensburg Site"; aide memoire 4/9/64 by ABS for the files, subject, "Some Advantages and Disadvantages of a Downtown Site in Contrast to a Rural Site"; aide memoire 4/27/64 by ABS to the files, subject, "Discussion of Campus Site with EHL [Dr. Edward Litchfield] with PHP [P.H. Powers], LM [Lawrence L. Monnett, Assistant Chancellor for Business Affairs], JG [John Geise], and ABS.; "Summary of Meeting Held September 16, 1964 Relative to Fund Raising Campaign for Greensburg Campus [attending: Dr. Edgar B. Cale; Dr. John Geise; Mr. P.H. Powers; Dr. Albert B. Smith; Mr. Eric Summers]; aide memoire 12/7/64, subject, "Advice to parents seeking professional help for children having school difficulties"; memo. 7/5/72, To Robert J. Nossen, Assoc. Provost for Regional Campuses, subject, "Possible Directions for the Academic Development of the Greensburg Campus"; memo. 6/3/75 To Administration, Faculty and Staff, subject, "Matters of current concern and interest (centralization of staff personnel, new Student Activity Center, construction projects, university budget '75-'76, two faculty positions); memo. 8/28/75 To All Faculty and Staff, subject, "New Parking Patterns at Mt. Pleasant Rd. Campus"; aide memoire 4/1/88, subject, "Conversation with Bernie Koperak 3/30/88 in re Harry Birmingham uncle of Sue Mitinger and Margot Perot (their maiden name Birmingham); miscellaneous notes; memo. (8/13/76) Rhothen A. Smith, Provost to All Deans and Regional Campus Presidents, Subj.: Proposal for Local foundations Support; [aide memoire] 8/1/77 ABS to UPG Fund Raising File. Revised text of a memo of 10/26/64 to P.H. Powers from ABS in re Thomas Mellon.

Memoranda, 1963-1988

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Series V. Subject Files, 1962-1974

Subseries 1. Basketball, 1970-1974

Scope and Content Notes

Contents: ltr 3/13/70 ABS to Dr. C. Meade Beers and ltr CMB to ABS in re use of Greensburg Salem School District gymnasium by UPG for basketball games; ltr 1/27/72 ABS to The Hon. Robert A. Bell, mayor of Greensburg and ltr RAB to ABS dtd 2/8/72 in re use of the old National Armory Bldg. by UPG basketball team; memo 11/13/73 John C. Hunter to Charles H. Kuhn Jr. in re "Guard Service-Inter-Collegiate Basketball" events at the Greensburg Salem facility; memo 3/8/74 C.F. Poke to ABS, Subj.: "The Termination of Varsity Sports at UPG" (includes copy of request by Charles Andrews, UPG SGA president to [UPG] Senate Council, Subject: "Basketball Program." File also contains: Basketball Expenditure Budget 1971-72; official basketball budget 1972-73; ltr 2/28/74 ABS to Harry P. Bowser in re "discontinuing varsity basketball" as of the current 1973/74 season (attached are copies of ltrs sent to members of the basketball team; ltr 4/3/74 Casimir J. Myslinkski, Univ. of Pgh. Athletic Director to Dr. Richard E. McDowell, Pres. of Bradford Campus with cc. to ABS, et alia, in re cancellation of subsidies fo basketball scholarships at regional campuses. In addition file contains: Basketball rosters 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74; Basketball: Schedule, Roster, and Information Sheet [1973] (Won-Loss 1969-1972 ; Basketball Roster 1973-74; Basketball Statistics 1973-74; Player Profiles); Booklets: Basketball 1971-72, 1972-73; Programs: Pitt-Greensburg vs. Allegheny Community College 12/11/69, Pitt-Greensburg vs. Westmoreland County Community College 1/21/74; Newspaper clippings [undtd but circa 1971-1974].

Basketball, 1970-1974

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Subseries 2. Campus Development Committee for the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburgh, 1962-1963

Scope and Content Notes

Includes: correspondence, memoranda, minutes of meetings relevant to the opening of a campus of the Univ. of Pittsburgh in the Greensburg area and to the formation of a steering/development committee for the purpose of having the Greensburg area campus in operation by Sept., 1963; covers the period Sept. 27, 1962-Nov. 15, 1963. Minutes 2/14/63 deal with inter alia: methods of financing initial development costs and estimated deficits for the first two years; leasing of building at 123 North Maple Ave.and auxiliary space for a library and faculty offices in the Ramsay building; attractive features of the proposed location within the city of Greensburg.

Campus Development Committee for the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburgh, 1962-1963

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Subseries 3. Campus Development Committee for the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburgh. 1963. Facilities Subcommittee., 1963

Scope and Content Notes

Correspondence, memoranda, notes in re the Charles Mck. Lynch estate, [proposed] agreement of a lease with Morris Ramsay for the Ramsay Bldg., [proposed] lease with the School District of the City of Greensburg in re the Maple Ave. bldg.

Campus Development Committee for the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburgh. 1963. Facilities Subcommittee., 1963

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Series VI. Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, June 7, 1963-May 2, 1969

Scope and Content Notes

Includes: correspondence, memoranda, minutes of meetings in re the formation of the Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, fund raising, facilities, site location.

Includes: ltr dtd 6/7/63 from EHL [Chancellor Edward H. Litchfield] to Eric C. Summers of West Penn Power Co. inviting ECS to accept appointment to the Advisory Board of the new campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg; list 6/17/63 of UPG Advisory Board members; ltr 11/5/63 from ABS to Eric Summers in re committee possibilities for the Ad. Bd.; ltr 11/8/63 from EHL to Eric C. Summers inviting ECS to serve as chairman of the Ad. Bd. of UPG Campus; memo. 11/12/63 from ABS to P.H. Powers, subject, "Notes for the Ad. Bd. meeting on 11/14/63 [biographical data on Eric C. Summers]; memo 12/12/63 from ABS to Ad. Bd. members, subject, "Student Comments" [student impressions of the Greensburg Campus]; memo 12/31/63 from ABS to David Moyer, subject, "Permanent Campus Requirements at Greensburg"; memo. [copy] 1/31/64 from John Geise, Vice Chancellor for Regional Programs, to EHL, subject, "Data Regarding the Financing of the Greensburg Campus" [n.b., lacks enclosures]; [memo.] 2/3/64 of a meeting on the Greensburg Campus Campaign in the Chancellor's Office; memo. [marked confidential] 2/17/64 from ABS to the Ad. Bd., subject, "Summary of Committee Activity since Nov. 4, 1963 meeting of Ad. Bd. (possible expansion of present site to form permanent campus; Estate X; Lynch Estate; Area C-Town Site; memo. 6/1/64 from ABS to Eric Sommers, subject, "Adjusted Site Analysis--Summary (Area A-Raw Land; Area B-Lynch Estate; Area C-Town Site; memo. 6/1/64 from Lawrence L. Monnett, Jr, to various individuals, subject, "Greensburg Campus, University of Pittsburgh."

Acquisition of Property from Estate of Charles Mck. Lynch and Tim Lynch, III"; minutes Ad. Bd., UPG 6/4/64, [subject: Charles McKenna Lynch Estate, Starboard Light. Includes resolution to recommend to the Bd. of Trustees of the Univ. of Pittsburgh purchase of the Charles McKenna Lynch Estate, Starboard Light as the permanent site of the Greensburg Campus]; memo. 10/8/64 from ABS to various individuals, subject, "Summary of Strategy Discussion Relative to Starboard Light Problems outlined in Mr. Powers Memorandum of 10/6/64" and includes attachments: memo. of 10/8/64 to various individuals, subject, "Suggested Statements of Inclusion in Starboard Light agreement Relative to access road"; memo. 10/1/64 from Philip M. Powers to various individuals, subject, "Starboard Light Problems"; memo. 9/24/64, subject, "Summary of Discussion of Matters Relevant to Settlement of Purchase of Greensburg Campus site [Lynch Property]"; memo. in re meeting of Oct. 14, 1964 at the Greensburg Campus of the University of Pittsburgh [purpose of the meeting "To arrive at a mutually agreeable solution with reference to these questions: A. The boundaries of the property to be conveyed to Mary L. Quinn across the driveway from her residence; B. The further use by the university of the present driveway in front of the Quinn residence".] Agreement [this is an unsigned copy of the supplemental agreement to that of 6/15/64 in re Lynch property]; Report on the Preliminary Stage of the Campaign of the Univ. of Pgh. at Greensburg to the members of the Advisory Committee submitted by [Hugh P. Fosters], Ketchum Inc., Nov. 2, 1964 [this copy of the report includes correspondence from Eric C. Summers, chairman of the Ad. Bd. in re matters dealing with the fundraising campaign as well as minutes of a meeting held 9/16/64 relative to Fund Raising Campaign for Greensburg Campus held in Dr. J. Geise's office]; News Release, "Pitt-Greensburg Campus Announces $7,500,000 Building Program; minutes of Ad. Bd. mtng dtd 12/15/65 [subjects: President's report; Development Fund Campaign; state relationship; new Johnstown Campus; academic excellence and commending the Greensburg Campus for having done the most outstanding job of all Pitt regional campuses in building a quality faculty and maintaining high scholarship standards; aide memoire 3/13/67 by [ABS] subject, "Coulter Property Adjoining Starboard Light" [offer from Mr. Jack Coulter to sell 30 acres adjoining property at Starboard Light. Unable to purchase at this time; An added holograph note indicates that "Later did buy four acres".] ltr dtd 5/14/68 from Eric C. Summers, chairman of the Ad. Bd. Committee of the Ad. Bd. of the Univ. of Pgh. at Greensburg [in re membership of the Ad. Bd.]; [Position Paper from [M.R. Rose dtd 11/28/68 titled, "Position of the Regional Campuses of the Univ. of Pgh."]; memo. dtd 1/28/69 from ABS to David M. Smith, Treasurer, Univ. of Pgh., subject, "Property newly acquired from Thomas Lynch, III [property in question about present campus to the south and fronts on the Brinkerton Road; valued at approximately $2000 per acre. Has resolution of the Ex. Committee, UPG Ad. Bd., concerning payment of outstanding debt incurred in the purchase of the Lynch Estate.] See also: RG02.1 Subject Files: Dormitories; Proposals [Student Activities Center; Construction Residence Facilities; Science Building.]

Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, June 7, 1963-May 2, 1969

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 1

Series VII. Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Addendum, 1970-1980

Scope and Content Notes

Includes: correspondence, memoranda, minutes, rosters of the Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and the Executive Committees of the Advisory Board; building construction and costs; land procurement and purchasing.

Subseries 1. Aide Memoire, [Albert B. Smith], January 30, 1974-April 23, 1979

Scope and Content Notes

1-30-74 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Approval by board of installation of fire hydrant in Lynch Hall area]

2-20-74 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation to the Chancellor for the construction of a multi-purpose building, parking area, and access road by Roach, Walfish, Pellis & Lettrich, Architects]

9-18-74 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Approval of the maximum cost of the multi-purpose building project from $597,250 to $610,784 due to changes in road patterns and length as recommended by Chancellor Posvar]

1-9-75 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation that Luther S. Singley be appointed to a three year term on the board]

1-14-75 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation to Chancellor that university purchase a 6.4 acre tract of land across from campus on Mt. Pleasant Road for $26,000]

1-16-75 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation to the Chancellor that the university purchase the 6.4 acre tract of land across from campus on Mt. Pleasant Road for $26,000]

4-29-75 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Granting of water and sewer line easements requested by Mr. Art Noble]

8-15-75 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation that John D. McGeary be appointed to a three year term on the board]

10-17-75 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Approval of a change order permitting sound foundation construction]

5-4-76 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Request to University's Board of Trustees to approve sale of building at 122 Maple Ave., Greensburg]

5-25-76 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Approval of plant fund expenditures for a series of physical improvements to update and maintain campus facilities]

7-28-76 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation that university accept bid of Ernest Renda Contracting Co. re: sewer line {bid attached}]

11-2-76 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Approval for physical improvements focusing largely on safety of students and faculty]

5-17-77 [Aide Memoire?] AB Smith, secretary, [Notice that the Spring 1977 Advisory Board meeting took place on May 17th with the Board of Trustees and afterwards was the dedication of the Science Building. Program attached.]

6-13-77 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Approval of expendure of $37,000 for replacement and upgrading of equipment in computer center]

9-18-78 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation that Mrs. Thomas J. Jamison, Frank M. Fires, and J.V. Morford, Jr.be appointed to three year terms on the board]

9-18-78 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Recommendation that Marshall Schober be appointed to a three year term on the board]

2-9-79 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: "Supporting Immediate Completion of the New Stanton-Delmont Expressway (Relocation of Route 119) For the Central Westmoreland County-Greensburg Area"

4-23-79 AB Smith, secretary, Resolution: [Congratulations to Robert H. Davis upon being named recipient of Humanitarian of the Year Award and thanking him for his contributions to UPG]

Aide Memoire, [Albert B. Smith], January 30, 1974-April 23, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Subseries 2. Minutes, Letters, Memoranda, Etc., February 20, 1974-June 30, 1981

Scope and Content Notes

[Includes minutes of the Executive Committee, the Campus Development Committee and joint meetings of the Advisory Board and Campus Senate.]

Contains: memo. 2-20-74 from William M. Flavin, Grant F. Neely & AB Smith to UPG Advisory Board [AB] members, subject, "Proposed Construction of a Multi-purpose Building and Additional Parking Lot" [detailed with space and costs]; ltr. 8-2-74 from William M. Flavin to AB members, subject, "Summer Report" [in lieu of summer meeting, summerizes and highlights past months at UPG inc: current roster of AB through June 30, 1977]; memo. 11-12-74 from AB Smith to Harry A. Smith, Jr., subject, "Mission Statement, Campus Development Committee of Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg"; ltr.1-6-75 from AB Smith, secretary, to Mr. David M. Smith, Treasurer, University of Pittsburgh, re: [explaining how the price for the 6.4 acres purchased was negotiated, who to contact to expedite the transaction once approval is granted]; memo. 4-18-75 from George E. Simmons to Dr. Albert B. Smith, subject, "Sewer and Waterline Easement through University Property"; ltr. 5-13-75 from George E. Simmons to Mr. Arthur Nobile, re: [approval by AB of his request for a water and sewer line easement]; ltr.4-29-75 from William A. Roach to Mr. Harry A. Smith, Jr., Chairman, re: [results of a Project Feasibility Study by his archetectural firm for an Activities Building at UPG (includes study with statistical data]; memo. 5-6-75 from AB Smith, secretary, to Dan Marino and Art Nobile, subject: Starboard Villa Townhouses [not undertaking the purchase or use of them for student occupancy]; memo. 5-25-76 from AB Smith to Mrs. AT Collins, subject: "Report - Nominating Committee"; memo. 5-25-76 from AB Smith to Grant F. Neely, subject: "Report - Campus Development Committee"; memo.5-25-76 from AB Smith to Grant F. Neely, subject: "New Busniess - Resolution Recommended by Campus Development Committee"; ltr. 5-14-76 from John W. Beavers, Senior Warden, to Harry A. Smith, Jr., Chairman, re: [offer to purchase property at 122 N. Maple Ave., Greensburg for $100,000]; ltr. 5-27-76 from AB Smith, President, to Dr. Robert Nossen, Assoc. Provost for Regional Campuses, re: [detailing resolutions passed by Advisory Board on May 25th, noting projects and costs]; memo. 7-1-76 from Thomas L. Wentling, Chairperson, to members of the AB, subject: "Advisory Board Roster" [notes current three-year roster through June 30, 1979]; ltr. 11-4-76 from AB Smith, President, to Robert Nossen, Assoc. Provost for Regional Campuses, re: [detailing resolutions approved by AB on Nov. 2, 1976, noting projects and costs]; memo. 7-1-77 from Thomas L. Wentling, Chairperson, to Members of the AB, subject: "Advisory Board Roster" [notes current roster through June 30, 1980]; memo. 8-9-78 from Thomas L. Wentling to Members of the AB, subject: "Advisory Board Roster" [notes current roster through June 30, 1981]

Minutes, Letters, Memoranda, Etc., February 20, 1974-June 30, 1981

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Subseries 3. Ketchum, Inc. Final Report 1965 [University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Development Fund Campaign], 1965

Ketchum, Inc. Final Report 1965 [University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Development Fund Campaign], 1965

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Subseries 4. Pledges & Donors Lists, February 1973 & September 1975, February 1973-September 1975

Pledges & Donors Lists, February 1973 & September 1975, February 1973-September 1975

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Series VIII. Financial Reports, 1965-1974

Scope and Content Notes

Includes: letters, memoranda, reports

Subjects: statements of operations, indebtedness, revenues & expenditures, capital fund summaries

Financial Reports, 1965-1974

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Series IX. Proposals, October 22, 1975-September 20, 1976

Scope and Content Notes

"A Proposal To Irwin Bank And Trust Company For Participation In The Construction Of A Student Activities Center On The Campus Of University Of Pittsburgh At Greensburg" [October 22, 1975]

"A Proposal for the Construction Of Residence Facilities on the Greensburg Campus" [September 20, 1976]

Proposals, October 22, 1975-September 20, 1976

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Series X. Documents, 1965-1979

Scope and Content Notes

1965 Greensburg Campus Development Fund Campaign Organization.

Greensburg Campus Development Fund [ca. 1965]. [Printed Document] 8p

[1976?] Brochure. "This is a special invitation to Westmoreland County Pitt alumni and friends to visit your Pitt campus on the Mt. Pleasant Road some time this summer…Albert B. Smith, President."

1977 Planning Directions for Academic Programs--1989-90. [Typed Document dtd 1977] 67p

1979 President's Newsletter, September 6, 1979. 2p

Documents, 1965-1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Series XI. Memorabilia

Scope and Content Notes

Programs, organizational newsletters.

Memorabilia

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Series XII. Audio Cassette

Scope and Content Notes

"Tour of Lynch Hall" by Dr. Albert Smith

Audio Cassette

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 1; file-cabinet 2, drawer 1, box 2

Series XIII. Subject Files (Addendum 2016-2017)

Scope and Content Notes

Contains: memoranda, minutes, correspondence, reports, invitations, proposals, agreements, press releases, archetectural maps, pamphlets, by-laws. Significant items have been highlighted. Note: This represents material processed during the period 2016-2017.

Subseries 1. Affirmative Action, November 17, 1971-November 12, 1980

Scope and Content Notes

"Affirmative Action Program for Employees" Draft, September 1979; "Title IX Self-Evaluation Survey of Current Policies and Practices"

Affirmative Action, November 17, 1971-November 12, 1980

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 3

Subseries 2. Campus [Greensburg campus, Hempfield Twp.] Construction, 1963-1965

Scope and Content Notes

Documents relating to the planning and implementation of the construction program for a proposed Greensburg Campus on "Property Comprising the Estate of Charles Mck. Lynch, T. Barret Quinn, Robert Rial and Adjacent Parcels, Hempfield Twp, Westmoreland Co".

Campus [Greensburg campus, Hempfield Twp.] Construction, 1963-1965

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 4

Subseries 3. Central Westmoreland Council on Higher Education (CWCHE), June 2, 1973-October 23, 1978

Scope and Content Notes

"Proposal for Construction of Residence Facilities on the Greensburg Campus" 3-30-77; "Report for Construction of Residence Facilties at the Greensburg Campus by the Senate Building & Development Committee, May 1978"; Narrative description and schematic design boards for Expansion 1979 by Roach, Walfish, Lettrich Architects (Nov. 3, 1978)

Dormitories, May 17, 1976-April 1, 1980

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 4

Subseries 5. Fuel, 1967-1968, 1974-1975

Scope and Content Notes

"All Electric Analysis for University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Campus Academic Building" 1-11-68 West Penn Power; "Comparison of Gas and Electric Energy Systems University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Campus, Greensburg, Pennsylvania" H.F. Lenz Co. [undtd., circa 1968]; "University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Campus Project Meeting at Lynch Hall" 10-3-68 Peoples Natural Gas (folder)

Fuel, 1967-1968, 1974-1975

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 4

Subseries 6. Institutional Cooperation

Scope and Content Notes

Includes: information on McKelvey purchases

Land Acquisitions, August 3, 1967-May 6, 1975

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 3

Subseries 8. McFeely-Rogers Foundation, December 23, 1974-December 14, 1979

McFeely-Rogers Foundation, December 23, 1974-December 14, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 9. McKenna Foundation, December 16, 1976-December 5, 1980

McKenna Foundation, December 16, 1976-December 5, 1980

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 10. Mellon, Thomas Alexander, 1813-1903, September 14, 1975

Scope and Content Notes

File contains: the program, remarks, 3"x3" color photographs and newspaper clippings of the dedication of a bronze plaque marking the "Boyhood of Thomas Mellon" located at Hills Church and Cline Hollow roads, North of Export, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on Sept. 14, 1975.

Mellon, Thomas Alexander, 1813-1903, September 14, 1975

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 11. Mellon Gift

Mellon Gift

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 12. Miller Report, April 2, 1969

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Includes correpondence/report from Albert B. Smith to Dr. Frederick Miller, April 2, 1969

Miller Report, April 2, 1969

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 13. Nursing, January 8, 1968-March 31, 1977

Nursing, January 8, 1968-March 31, 1977

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 14. Open House (UPG), October 7, 1969-August 23, 1979

Open House (UPG), October 7, 1969-August 23, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 5

Subseries 15. Political Action, 1968-1980

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Includes: correspondence mainly between Albert B. Smith and politians of various levels (local & state) about support for bills, funding, status of UPG, and thank-yous.

Political Action, 1968-1980

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 6

Subseries 16. Pratt, Robert J.A.

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Pratt, Robert J.A.

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 6

Subseries 17. Scaife Foundation, October 14, 1966-August 1, 1977

Scaife Foundation, October 14, 1966-August 1, 1977

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 6

Subseries 18. SGS (School of General Studies) Upper Division, October 1, 1973-November 8, 1978

SGS (School of General Studies) Upper Division, October 1, 1973-November 8, 1978

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 6

Subseries 19. SGS Business (School of General Studies), September 19, 1972-October 31, 1979

SGS Business (School of General Studies), September 19, 1972-October 31, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 6

Subseries 20. Science Building, ca. 1960s-1970s

Science Building, ca. 1960s-1970s

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 6

Subseries 21. Seton Hill College, December 30, 1970-June 3, 1977

Seton Hill College, December 30, 1970-June 3, 1977

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 22. Sewarage, March 15, 1967-March 15, 1979

Sewarage, March 15, 1967-March 15, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 23. St. Vincent College, June 17, 1971-December 31, 1975

St. Vincent College, June 17, 1971-December 31, 1975

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 24. Upper Division, July 14, 1971-May 3, 1974

Scope and Content Notes

Includes: proposal to change to Upper Division programs September 1974

Upper Division, July 14, 1971-May 3, 1974

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 25. Volkswagon, August 8, 1977-March 8, 1979

Volkswagon, August 8, 1977-March 8, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 26. Weather, October-December, 1979

Weather, October-December, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 27. Westmoreland County Community College, November 28, 1969-June 4, 1979

Westmoreland County Community College, November 28, 1969-June 4, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 28. Whiteford Dinner (Fundraising for UPG Campus), January 1967-March 1969

Whiteford Dinner (Fundraising for UPG Campus), January 1967-March 1969

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 29. Whiteford School of Business (Development of at UPG), September 25, 1969-January 4, 1970

Whiteford School of Business (Development of at UPG), September 25, 1969-January 4, 1970

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 30. Women, Continuing Education for, 1970-1971

Women, Continuing Education for, 1970-1971

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 31. Zoffer Luncheon, October 3-18, 1979

Zoffer Luncheon, October 3-18, 1979

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Subseries 32. Zoning, May 3, 1968-April 19, 1976

Zoning, May 3, 1968-April 19, 1976

Containers: file-cabinet 2, drawer 2; file-cabinet 2, drawer 2, box 7

Guide to the President Dr. Albert B. Smith Papers, 1962-1980 UPG.RG.02.1

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