New York State Geographical Association Records, 1935-1947.

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New York State Geographical Association Records, 1935-1947.

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Correspondence, meeting minutes, organizational data and papers presented, photographs, and miscellanea from its meetings between 1935 and 1947 as well as historical information and material relating to NYSGA's association with other organizations, such as the New York State Association of Teachers Colleges and Normal School Faculties, Geography Group, and the New York State Department of Education. Notably, several of Dr. Katheryne Whittemore's original papers are included; and additional data, interviews and reminiscences of hers are available in the Archives' administrative and biographical files.

1 box (.5 linear ft.)

Buffalo State - SUNY College at Buffalo, E.H. Butler Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8311913

Buffalo State - SUNY College at Buffalo, E.H. Butler Library

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Whittemore, Katheryne Colvin Thomas, 1899-1981.

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New York State Geographical Association Records

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The New York State Geographical Association Collection was donated to Buffalo State College by the estate of Dr. Katheryne T. Whittemore. The New York State Geographical Association (NYSGA) first met in 1935, beginning as an informal organization of interested geographers, educators and students, with open membership. The stated "original purpose of the group was to promote research in the geography of New York State" (from folder 1-11). The NYSGA developed ties with state educational systems as...