This collection houses correspondence, reports, and other materials documenting the daily activities of the University of Tennessee System, including the branch campuses of Chattanooga, Martin, and Memphis. Among the subjects covered are the Board of Trustees, legal and economic issues, campus development, audits, technology, and student issues and organizations. Joseph E. Johnson was the President of the University at the time these records were created.

Some materials, particularly those noted as on bookshelf, are absent from the collection. They are mentioned in the file as being located on Marty's Bookshelf.