The M. Thelma McAndless Distinguished Professor Chair in the Humanities records provide information on most scholars who have held the chair since 1988, in the form of newspaper clippings, biographical material, manuscripts, and notices of courses offered and lectures presented. These scholars have come from a wide variety of backgrounds and fields within the Humanities. It also includes administrative material related to the role, such as nomination forms, biographical material on McAndless and overviews of the Chair's position.