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George Washington University--History
Organization
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Alumni Class materials
Collection
Identifier: MS2130
Abstract
Collection includes scrapbooks, papers, diplomas, newspapers, textiles, and memorabilia from various sources associated with alumni of the University.
Dates:
1823-1998
David Bates papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0218-UA
Abstract
David M. Bates (1925- ) was born in Arlington, Virginia. He graduated from The George Washington University in 1946, and while a student was very active in the Glee Club, directed by Dr. Robert Harmon. Collection includes essays, and photographs ranging in date from 1940-1998
Dates:
1940-1998
Elmer Louis Kayser papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0245-UA
Abstract
Elmer Louis Kayser (1896-1985) came to The George Washington University as a student in 1914 and stayed until his death 1985. He was an institution unto himself, and author of two books chronicling the history of GW: Bricks Without Straw: The Evolution of George Washington University (1970) and A Medical Center The Institutional Development of Medical Education in George Washington University (1973). He also wrote The Grand Social Enterprise; A Study of Jeremy Bentham in his Relation to Liberal...
Dates:
1824-2002
Faculty papers and memorabilia collection
Collection
Identifier: MS2132-UA
Abstract
This collection includes notebooks, diaries, lectures, medical research papers, correspondence, photographs, plays, booklets, awards, and and memorabilia.
Dates:
1823-2001
Foggy Bottom collection
Collection
Identifier: MS0868-UA
Abstract
The Foggy Bottom Collection is an outgrowth of the 1996 exhibit the Foggy Bottom Association and the Gelman Library sponsored called "Fantastic Foggy Bottom: The Growth of a Community." Materials in this collection include articles, building surveys, newspapers, books, photographs, slides, and artifacts. They range in date from 1907-98.
Dates:
1907-1998
George Coffin papers
Collection — Box: UP0001
Identifier: MS2048
Abstract
Collection includes original political cartoons from Washington newspapers; lithographic reproductions of other political cartoons; original pen and ink illustrations of civil war stories; scrapbooks containing original political cartoons, lithographic reproductions of cartoons, original sketches, and newspaper clippings; diaries; and loose sketches and photographs. These materials date from 1858-1896.
Dates:
1858-1896
Jesse Fant Evans papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS0254-UA
Abstract
Jesse DuBois Fant Evans was the first woman to serve on George Washington University's Board of Trustees (1924-66). Evans received her A.B. in 1913 (with distinction) and an honorary Doctor of Education in 1932, both from GW. Collection include her personal papers, speeches, family memorabilia and GW memorabilia. The collection ranges from 1912 to 1962.
Dates:
1912-1962
Lowell Joseph Ragatz papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS0887-UA
Abstract
Collection of handwritten notes from Washington newspapers that had articles dealing with the University and its history. This included commencements, advertisements, medical, law and other GW schools. The collection covers the years 1821 to 1872.
Dates:
1821-1872
Luther Rice papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0260-UA
Abstract
Luther Rice (1783-1836) is regarded as the founder of Columbian College, now The George Washington University. Collection include correspondence financial ledgers, log books. His papers include promissory notes, financial documents, college building appeal, Baptist Documents, notebooks, diaries and other records. The collection covers the twenty year period between 1812 and 1832.
Dates:
1812-1832
Marvin Ickow papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0002-UA
Abstract
Materials in this collection include approximately 60,000 negatives of GWU images taken by Marvin Ickow. The material dates from 1975-88. The images include alumni, sports, reunions, seminars, development office activities, construction projects on campus, and faculty members. Prominent people include Edward Teller, Thelma Hunt, Chief Justice Warren Burger, and GW President Lloyd Elliott.
Dates:
1975-1988