This series contains the files of the Athletic Department of Clemson University. The series contains correspondence, memoranda, general files, sports contracts, strength training records of varsity sports (a five percent sampling), blueprints and photographs.

The bulk of the files is correspondence of the Athletic Director Bill McLellan, 1971-1985, Associate Athletic Director and Golf Coach Robert "Bobby" Robinson, 1973-1985; IPTAY Executive Secretary Joe Turner, 1980-1983; and Head Football Coach Danny Ford, 1981-1989.

Other correspondents include George Bennett and Robert Ricketts, Assistant Athletic Directors for Business; Associate Athletic Director for Public Relations Len Gough, and Head Soccer Coach I.M. Ibrahim.

Major topics in the files of the Director are letters from IPTAY members and sports fans regarding coaching staff, parking locations, seat locations, ticket priorities, distribution of ACC basketball tournament tickets, USC tickets, and bowl tickets. Much of the correspondence deals with the operations of the department. Interoffice memoranda pertain to policies and procedures for department personnel.

The correspondence of Bobby Robinson includes information about stadium operations, games, visiting teams, academic advising, scheduling, contracts, officials, traveling plans, NCAA rule interpretations and facilities. His correspondence related to his tenure as golf coach is also included.

The correspondence of Joe Turner includes letters from IPTAY members regarding parking locations, seat assignments, ticket priorities, bowl game information, IPTAY Representatives and Clemson Club meetings.

The correspondence of Danny Ford include letters from fans and IPTAY members; information on ACC and NCAA policy, interpretations, rulings, and officiating.

The correspondence files of George Bennett and Robert Ricketts reflect the business/financial operations of the department, such as revenues, expenses, transfer of funds, adjustments to revenue, and refunds.

The correspondence of Len Gough (and all remaining correspondents) concern such topics as media relations, the licensing program, the courtesy vehicle program, executive suites, corporate sponsors, television and radio operations, and special promotions.