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Bennett Harvie Branscomb Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0879
Dates: 1894 - 1998

Oliver Cromwell Carmichael Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0878
Abstract

The papers of O.C. Carmichael, 3rd Chancellor of Vanderbilt, are comprised of correspondence, his writings including addresses, articles, book manuscripts and institutional reports, and other materials relating to Oliver Carmichael’s long and distinguished career in teaching, university administration, and educational consulting.

Dates: 1920s-1966

Landon Cabell Garland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0876
Abstract

The Landon Cabell Garland Papers (1830-1958) includes correspondence, diaries, speeches, sermons, a report to the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, and personal and biographical materials. These are personal papers of Chancellor Garland and are not to be confused with his university papers. This collection is a small snapshot of Chancellor Garland's personal life, with the family correspondence providing the main interest.

Dates: 1830 - 1958

James Hampton Kirkland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0877
Scope and Content Note The Papers of James Hampton Kirkland, the second chancellor of Vanderbilt University, are composed of eighteen cubic feet of material that represent Kirkland’s life, particularly his tenure at Vanderbilt (Professor of Latin, 1886 - 1893, Chancellor, 1893 - 1937, Chancellor Emeritus 1937 - 1939). The collection is organized into these series: Correspondence, Writings, Personal and Biographical, Academic Career, Organizations/Institutions, Newspaper...
Dates: 1859 - 1939

Thomas Irby Rogers Collection

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS.0369
Abstract

This collection contains one receipt, housed in one file folder, for tuition in the Law School at Vanderbilt University in 1882.

Dates: 1882

Women At Vanderbilt Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0527
Scope and Content Note

This is a small collection (0.42 linear feet) in two half size Hollinger boxes consisting primarily of papers written by women students in a history class taught by Professor Barbara Weinstein in Fall 1981 called Women at Vanderbilt. Altogether there are 13 research papers. This collection also includes a course syllabus and selected readings for the class, as well as newspaper articles relevant to the topics studied.

Dates: 1981

Women’s Organizations At Vanderbilt Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0528
Historical Note and Scope and Content This small collection of 0.21 linear feet contains records of seven women’s organizations at Vanderbilt University operating during the middle 1970’s until the early 1980’s. The seven organizations are: Nashville University Women’s Council Southeastern Women’s Studies Association Staff Women’s Association Vanderbilt Professional Women Vanderbilt Women’s Faculty...
Dates: 1975 - 1985

 

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