F.A. Gilfillan papers, 1909-1984 (bulk 1921-1977).

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F.A. Gilfillan papers, 1909-1984 (bulk 1921-1977).

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The F.A. Gilfillan Papers consist of a variety of materials created and assembled by Gilfillan during his career as a student, college professor and administrator, and scientist. The bulk of the materials consist of correspondence received and sent by Gilfillan. The Papers also include notepads and notebooks documenting meetings of the Oregon State College Executive Council, Administrative Council, Museum Committee, Faculty Organization Committee, and School of Science department chairs; speeches; and laboratory and lecture notes from Oregon Agricultural College and Yale University. The Papers include substantive materials pertaining to the Junior Engineers' and Scientists' Summer Institute (JESSI) and the Oregon Academy of Science. The correspondence includes letters to and from Margaret Bourke-White dated 1925-1953. Gilfillan met Bourke-White in the early 1920s when he was on the east coast.

21 boxes, including 3 oversize boxes and 1 roll storage container.

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Oregon State College. School of Science.

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Gilfillan, F. A. (Francois Archibald), 1893-1983

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Gilfillan's career at Oregon State University spanned over 60 years as a student (B.S. Pharmacy, 1918), Professor of Chemistry (1927-1939), and Dean of Science (1939-1962). F.A. Gilfillan was officially appointed as Acting President of Oregon State College in September 1941 after the resignation of President Ballard. However he had been serving as chair of the Administrative Council and carrying out the president's campus duties since October 1940. He lead the University through the uncertain mo...

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Oregon State University. School of Science

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Oregon Academy of Science

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