Wilson H. Elkins papers

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Elkins, Wilson H. Wilson H. Elkins collection, 1949-1992 (bulk 1960s-1970s).

Wilson H. Elkins papers

1949-1992 (majority 1960-1979)

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/8881

Wilson Homer Elkins, president of the University of Maryland from 1954 until 1978, emphasized a basic curriculum and strict academic standards during his tenure. He oversaw the establishment of a faculty governance structure and administered a major expansion and improvement of the physical plant, including the construction of the McKeldin Library and the Computer Science Center. This collection consists of two different unprocessed accessions. The first consists of publications, photographs, correspondence, and memorabilia, primarily of a personal nature but also extensive documentation of his tenure as president; the second accession is a small collection of photographs taken during his foreign travels and events during his presidency. Preliminary inventories are available for both accessions

32.00 linear feet and 8 items

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries