"Crank" file was a commonly-used filing category referring to correspondence from the public. The term was used by the dean's office as a title for unsolicited letters proposing course content, requesting help, offering services, and often expressing very personal, sometimes angry opinions on a range of topics.

A press release and memorandum regarding the 30th anniversary of the Creative Writing program at The New School. The folder was originally titled "Creative Writers Association," but renamed by the archivist because everything in the file pertains to the Creative Writing Workshops.

Letters from faculty describing their classes and students.

Includes lists indicating the credit status of courses. The course catalogs themselves don't generally include credit information.

Includes minutes and agendas from the Senior College Committee and Faculty Committee, as well as correspondence from Rudolf Arnheim.

Administrative correspondence, lists of courses offered by subject, and lists of course proposals. Similar information is found in the folders for The New School Bulletin ("Bulletins"), course approvals, and program planning.