This collection was reprocessed in August 2023.

The material in this collection came from the original collection of “Sangamon State University Major Reports and Documents, 1963-1995” Original order has mostly been maintained, though some documents that were published in other areas were removed as they were determined to be redundant.

This collection contains major reports and documents concerning the need for a senior university in Springfield as well as documentation for the area where the university would be located. This collection also includes historical information for the founding of SSU, as well as materials relating to its function.