Gerard Eugene Mayer Papers
Abstract
Gerard Eugene Mayer was a graduate student in the History Department at the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado in 1962. As part of his reseach for his master's thesis, Mayer surveyed approximately 200 alumni of the University who studied at the University between 1920 and 1940 asking for their opinions on school spirit, relations between the students and faculty, and the lasting influence of faculty. He received 35 responses that detail the student experience during the 1920s and 1930s. His thesis was titled: A History of the University of Denver, 1920-1940 (v., 134 leaves, 1963) was approved by the University in 1963. The collection includes the 35 letters.
Dates
- 1962
- Majority of material found in 8/1/1962-8/31/1962
Creator
- Mayer, Gerard E. (Gerard Eugene) (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Gerard Eugene Mayer was a graduate student in the History Department at the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado. In 1962 as part of his reseach for his master's thesis, Mayer surveyed approximately 200 alumni of the University who studied at the University between 1920 and 1940 asking for their opinions on school spirit, relations between the students and faculty, and the lasting influence of faculty. He received 35 responses, which constitute this collection. His papers are part of his research for a master's thesis he wrote in 1962. His thesis was titled: A History of the University of Denver, 1920-1940 (v., 134 leaves, 1963) was approved by the University in 1963.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 half letter document box)
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accruals
Creator
- Mayer, Gerard E. (Gerard Eugene) (Person)
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository