Jacob Gordon Papers, 1949-1972, 1974-1976, 1979-2011 1949-1972, 1974-1976, 1979-2011

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Jacob Gordon Papers, 1949-1972, 1974-1976, 1979-2011 1949-1972, 1974-1976, 1979-2011

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1877133126

The Jacob Gordon Papers are those of the founding chair of KUs African & African American Studies Department. During his time at KU, Dr. Gordon was also a research fellow in the Institute of Life Span Studies and the director of the Center for Multicultural Leadership. The Papers largely focus on Dr. Gordon's time and work at KU, as well as containing a smaller portion related to his time prior to arriving in Kansas and after his retirement from the University.

10.25 linear feet (13 boxes), 3 oversize boxes, 3 oversize folders

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection

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University of Kansas.

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The University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, Douglas County was established in 1864 under constitutional provision. KU is a major comprehensive research and teaching university that serves as a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. The university is committed to offering the highest quality undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs and offers a broad array of advanced graduate study programs. It fulfills its mission through faculty, academic, and research programs of in...

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Gordon, Thelma H.

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Gordon, Jacob U.

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Kansas Multi-Cultural Association on Substance Abuse

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Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies

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National Council of African American Men

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