Collection includes general administrative records of Robert G. Reed, Administrative Officer, and of the Administrative Assistant of Harvard College Observatory. Records include correspondence, memos, reports, budgets, and other records. Topics documented include: Agassiz funds; Corporation appointments; affirmative action; Perkin building; space allocation; the Women in Astronomy Symposium; the Solar Maximum Mission Program; Boyden Observatory property transfer; the Boyden Observatory; the Boyden Fund; an ad hoc commitee about formation of Center for Astrophysics; Center for Astrophysics fellows; buildings and grounds; maintenance; equipment, such as telescopes; the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and plate collection; Harvard Radio Astronomy Station in Fort Davis, Texas; and search for director of Harvard Radio astronomy facilities. Includes correspondence with Alan Maxwell, Director of Fort Davis facility, and with Deans Bundy and Ford.