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James Cleland Gilchrist Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 02/01/01

Scope and Contents

This collection offers researchers a good look into the life and works of Iowa State Normal School's first administrator, James C. Gilchrist, whose title was principal, rather than president. It also includes reports and financial information from ISNS, as well as a list of books owned by Mr. Gilchrist.

Dates

  • 1876-1975

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions. Materials are open for research.

General Use, Reproduction, and Copyright Policies

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Sensitive Materials Statement

Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code ยง 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.

Biographical / Historical

There is a brief biographical sketch of Gilchrist available here.

Extent

3.40 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Processing Information

Gilchrist biographical information assembled by College Archivist Irving Hart including correspondence, summaries, extracts from printed material, and personal recollections. Full collection processed by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson. Updated by Library Associate Dave Hoing, October 2017 and February 2018. Linear Feet updated August 8, 2017.

Title
James Cleland Gilchrist Papers
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository