Imbrie, Andrew C. (Andrew Clerk), 1875-1965

While a Princeton alumni trustee from 1907 to 1912, Imbrie served for a period as financial secretary of the Princeton University Board of Trustees. During that time he had charge of the reorganization of the business management of the University, leading to the creation of what became the Office of the Controller.

From the description of Andrew C. Imbrie papers, 1891-1945. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 122374122

Princeton alumni trustee (1907-1912).

From the description of Charles Kisselman Imbrie, 1941. (Historical Society of Princeton). WorldCat record id: 70962167

Biographical details may be obtained from Imbrie's alumni file. He was elected an alumni trustee in 1907, and in 1909 the Trustees created the office of Financial Secretary of the Board to oversee business interests in cooperation with the President, to attend meetings of the Committees on Finance, Grounds and Buildings, and Library and Apparatus in order to coordinate the business departments of the University. Following Imbrie's departure from the Board in 1912, the Financial Secretary's office was abolished and a new Office of Secretary of Business Administration was created to function as the executive for the Committee on Grounds and Buildings. Imbrie remained active on the Graduate Council following his departure from the Board of Trustees.

From the guide to the Andrew C. Imbrie Papers, 1895-1947, (Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections)