Gerth (Donald R.) Papers 1946-2010

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Gerth (Donald R.) Papers 1946-2010

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The personal and academic papers of Donald R. Gerth consist of materials documenting the history of higher education in California and elsewhere in the last half of the 20th century and Gerth’s academic career at the University of Chicago, the Philippines, San Francisco State, the CSU Chancellors’ Office, Chico State, CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU Sacramento and the International Association of University Presidents. Included are a wide-ranging correspondence file, extensive CSU Committee work files, biographical materials and schedules, speeches, writings and research relating to the history of the California State University System including his book The People’s University (2010), reports relating to higher education, and photographs.

86 boxes.; 78.5 linear ft

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California State University, Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections

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