This collection consists of one series of subject files from 1964-1974. All of the files are arranged alphabetically.

The collection contains incoming correspondence to various members of the Sutton administration as well as drafts and copies of outgoing correspondence from the President's office. Whenever there were three of more letters to, from, or about an individual, a separate file was created in his/her name.

In addition to the President himself, three other indivduals are prominently featured in this collection: Herman Wells, IU President from 1937-1962 and University Chancellor from 1962 until his death in 2000; John Ryan, Vice President during the Sutton administration and President of Indiana University immediately after Sutton; and, David Derge, Executive Vice President and Dean of Administration during Sutton's tenure. Other notable correspondents include Lee Hamilton, U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1965-1999; Elvis J. Stahr, president of IU previous to Sutton, 1962-1968; Zora Clevenger, former IU sports star and director of IU Athletic department, 1923-1946; Joseph A. Franklin, Vice President and Treasurer of IU, 1948-1971; Eugenia Honeywell, well-known Indiana businesswoman; Frank McKinney, Sr., president of the IU Board of Trustees, 1965-1969; Lynne Merritt, Jr., vice president of IU, 1965-1975; Thomas Sebeok, professor of semiotics; John W. Snyder, vice president of IU, 1967-1969, and, Howard S. Wilcox, IU Trustee, 1963-1966.

There are numerous files on associations with which the University interacted, including: Association of American Universities (AAU); Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA); Association of College and University Business Officers (ACUBO); and Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (ASULGC). Almost all of these files can be found under the heading "associations." Likewise, all files about athletics and sports, particularly basketball and football, can be found under "athletics" and are then filed alphabetically. The majority of the files on campus committees, including both student and administrative committees, can be found under the heading "committees." Committees prominently featured include: Committee on Dedications and Ceremonies; Financial Policy Committee; Committee on Historic Preservation; Student-Faculty Communications Committee; and the Committee on International Affairs.

The "faculty" files contain information on promotions, statistical data, comparative salaries data, and retirement information. The "President's" files contain a variety of miscellaneous files pertaining to the office of the president as well as budget and salary information. The "Sutton, Joseph L." files contain invitations, copies of speeches, personal letters and miscellaneous information about Sutton.

Files arranged under the heading of "Indiana" hold information on statewide programs, state legislature, and correspondence to political figures such as governors and senators. Topics prominently featured include: Higher Education Coordinating Committee; Indiana Legislative workshops and task forces; Higher Education Telecommunication Systems (IHETS); Governor's Economy Program; and Civil Rights Commission. Likewise, files under "United States" pertain to national government agencies and departments such as the CIA and Department of Justice. Topics prominently featured include: Congress education and research legislation; Office of Education; President of the United States; Department of Justice; and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

The majority of the correspondence with colleges and universities are filed under the institution name ("Michigan, University of" or "Woford College"). Regional campuses of Indiana University are filed under "regional campuses" followed by the specific campus. Departments and schools within the University usually are listed under their own title ("History, Department of" or "Law, School of"). Schools and departments prominently featured include: College of Arts and Sciences; Division of Continuing Education; the Graduate School; School of Law; School of Music; and School of Medicine.

A few records were found after processing, and are stored in the final two boxes of the collection. They are listed both in their logical place in the folder list, as well as at the end of the finding. Please ask staff for any questions.