This series contains records documenting the establishment of the graduate school, including the Absolute Charter (1941) granted by the State University of New York, and earlier by-laws and constitution; including the “Faculty rules” compiled by Arnold Brecht (1943). Contains other administrative records and publications, such as form templates, commencement statistics, committee minutes, mission statements, student handbooks and orientation guides; thesis, dissertation and degree recipients lists, and other materials. Includes the files of Mary H. Lynn, Graduate Faculty secretary (1943-1958). See also the Reports series.