Personal papers of Frank O. Marvin
Overview
Marvin taught in the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas from 1875-1915 and was the School's first Dean. This collection contains a scrapbook, notebooks, photos, and other items.
Dates
- Creation: 1875 - 1914
Creator
- Marvin, Frank Olin, 1852-1915 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
These materials, except for the oversize folder, are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.
All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Frank O. Marvin (1852-1915)
Marvin received his A.B. in 1871 and his A.M. in 1874, both from Allegheny College. He joined the faculty of the University of Kansas as an Assistant Professor in the Preparatory and Normal Department in 1875. In 1878 he began teaching Mathematics, Physics, and Civil Engineering and rose to full professor status in 1882. In 1891 he was named the first Dean of the School of Engineering. In 1909 the building then housing the School of Engineering was named in his honor. He died in 1915.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes + 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
PP 81
Physical Location
Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)
Subject
- University of Kansas. School of Engineering (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Frank O. Marvin Collection
- Subtitle
- Personal papers of Frank O. Marvin
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005. Finding aid encoded by ad, 2005. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2021.
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1126279875
- Preferred citation
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Personal papers of Frank O. Marvin, University Archives, PP 81, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository