University Endowments, 1977-2007
The University Endowments series contains files on Taubman's major contributions to American universities. Materials related to the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Public Policy & American Institutions at Brown University include correspondence, annual reports and brochures from the Center, a copy of the speech Taubman gave at the Center's 1985 Dedication, and photographs of the ceremony and facilities. Materials documenting the A. Alfred Taubman Center for State and Local Government at Harvard University's Kennedy School include correspondence, construction photographs, Taubman's speech at the 1988 cornerstone laying, advisory board minutes, and a small number of published items. Materials related to the Taubman Program in American Institutions at the University of Michigan include correspondence, reports, and a 1985 speech by Taubman. The planning work Taubman did on behalf of Michigan's University Hospital is documented through notes and minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee (1977-1981) and space planning reports. The series also includes board meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence from Taubman's time as chairman of the Advisory Board of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at the Wharton School.