The bulk of files in this series fall between 1960-1975, and constitute two thirds of the files in the entire collection. Correspondants include deans Birenbaum and Austill, New School presidents Henry David and his successor, John Everett, as well as longtime dean's office staff member, Wallis (Wally) Osterholz. Communications with current and potential faculty regard curriculum development, course proposals and administrative matters; correspondence with students relate to admissions issues and complaints.