Contains correspondence, reports, evaluations, and memos regarding the merger of Parsons with Otis, applying for accreditation, and the ongoing affiliation between the schools. Subjects include the accreditation process, faculty relations, student life and services, course and program design, and information on buildings, spaces, and facilities on the Otis campus.

Founded in 1918, Otis Art Institute (now the Otis College of of Art and Design) was the first independent art school in Los Angeles. From 1978 to 1991, Otis was affiliated with Parsons, during which period it was called the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design.