This collection primarily contains material related to the term of Oakes Ames as seventh president of Connecticut College (1974-1988). Materials date from 1955-1989 and include correspondence, reports, minutes, speeches/lectures, publications, and newspaper clippings. A large part of the collection relates to strategic planning in multiple areas and funding efforts to to implement the plans.

An artificial collection of material documenting the development of the Connecticut College campus, including architectural plans, building specifications, correspondence, fundraising material, and planning records.

This collection, which spans 1916-2003, primarily contains material related to the term of Charles Shain as sixth president of Connecticut College (1962-1974), including correspondence, reports, minutes, speeches/lectures, publications, and newspaper clippings.