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Lucy Ann Geiselman collection

 Collection
Identifier: MVC0014-MS

Scope and Contents

This collection contains inaguration photographs, correpondence, notebooks, and other administrative files belonging to Lucy Ann Geiselman. The materials range in date from 1992-1996.

Dates

  • 1992-1996

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Lucy Ann Geiselman was named the eighth president of Mount Vernon College in 1992. She served as president until 1996. The Mount Vernon Seminary began in 1875 as a private high school and junior college for women, founded by Elizabeth J. Somers. The George Washington University initially affiliated with Mount Vernon College, and ultimately acquired the college's property and legacy in 1999.

Geiselman was serving as president when Mount Vernon originally merged with GW in 1996.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains appointment books, personal notes, and administrative files belonging to Lucy Ann Geiselman. The materials range in date from 1992-1996.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

Physical Location

Materials may be stored off-site, and may require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection is from Mount Vernon College, which The George Washington University acquired in 1999.

Title
Guide to the Lucy Ann Geiselman collection, 1992-1996
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository

Contact:
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Washington 20052 United States of America