February 26, 1985 Referendum, 1984-1985
Scope and Contents
Outreach committee records and reports, marketing materials including posters (oversized), newsletters, and form letters, Harper College 1984-85 Profile, committee task force final reports including data books, finance department materials, newspaper clippings, and post-referendum analysis.
Dates
- 1984-1985
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Harper College was at a “financial crossroads” due to operating costs growing faster than revenue. Facing a projected deficit of 2.1 million for the next year, Harper College proposed a tax rate increase from 15 cents to 25 cents per $100 equalized assessed valuation. The referendum was successful.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (3 legal size manuscript boxes)
From the Collection: 0.125 Linear Feet (1 oversize box) ; 17 1/2 inches by 11 1/2 inches
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: William Rainey Harper College (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the William Rainey Harper College Archives Repository
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine IL 60067 United States
847-925-6000
archives@harpercollege.edu