William M. Gering's David Starr Jordan research, 1855-1987, bulk 1869-1982.

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William M. Gering's David Starr Jordan research, 1855-1987, bulk 1869-1982.

The collection consists of Gering's research notes and writings on Jordan. The research itself primarily focuses on the period of Jordan's life from his time enrolling as a student at Cornell University in 1869 to his 1891 departure from Indiana to become Stanford University's first President.

4.4 cubic feet (5 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7956020

Indiana University

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Gering, William M. (William Marvin), 1923-

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William Gering was an associate professor of speech and theater at Indiana University South Bend from 1964 until his retirement in 1988. Beginning with his academic career as a graduate student at Indiana University in the early 1960s, Gering displayed an interest in researching the life and career of David Starr Jordan, Indiana University's President from 1885 to 1891. From the description of William M. Gering's David Starr Jordan research, 1855-1987, bulk 1869-1982. (Indiana Univer...

Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931

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Educator, author, and naturalist. From the description of Papers of David Starr Jordan, 1861-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068098 Zoologist David Starr Jordan was elected president of Indiana University in 1885. He left IU in 1891 to become Stanford University's first president. Jordan died in 1931. From the description of David Starr Jordan papers, 1874-1929, bulk 1895-1929. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 61225195 American ichthyolog...