Danton, J.P.–Denver, University of, 1927-1946
Scope and Contents
Included in the 85 boxes of incoming and outgoing correspondence are letters from and about the following individuals and organizations of the day: Arthur Vandenberg, Robert M. Hutchins, Julian Huxley, Cass Gilbert, Clayton, K. Fauver, R.A. Millikan-Robert, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., the American Association of University Women, and the American Social Hygiene Association. Among the topics covered are scholarships, alumni questionnaires, Chapel attendance, organizational reports, Black education, coeducation, smoking, and the composition of the student population. The administration’s handling of minority and Jewish is covered. Institutional papers include memoranda concerning the building of Hales gymnasium (for women), the General Faculty's revision of rules for women, confidential reports to Wilkins from various members of the College community, and curriculum reviews. The War Service Correspondence contains incoming and outgoing letters between Wilkins and men and women in the armed services; this correspondence discusses education, peace, and other world events.
Dates
- Creation: 1927-1946
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilkins, Ernest Hatch, 1880-1966 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 65.60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
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