Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Under the direction of the Committee on Investments and Finance, the Financial Agent had charge of all the business affairs (including the Business Office) of the Newberry Library, 1892-1946. The Agent was also responsible for keeping the books and depositing monies. From 1946 to 1964, according to the Bylaws, the position was split, with a Comptroller assuming responsibility for the books. However, in practice, there was no Financial Agent from 1947 on, and the Comptroller handled all the...