American Association of University Professors Council., 1957-1973

1957 [1961-1965] 1973. Konvitz was the first chairman of the Cornell University Faculty Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure. Doctor Konvitz played an active role in the faculty's opposition to changes in the University's legislation which he thought "adversely qualified the principles of academic freedom, and particularly in the procedural sense." Konvitz served as chairman for 1 year, 1957 (November 30, 1966). Konvitz comments on several draft and position papers including one on the American Association of University Professors 1940 statement on academic freedom and tenure in church-related institutions and dismissal proceedings among other activities (February 10, 1966). Also includes routine correspondence and other organizational documents.