Series VII. Host Institutions, 1953-1983
Scope and Content
The Records of the Gordon Research Conferences contain the organizational records of the Gordon Research Conferences (GRC), which mainly cover the period from 1927 to 2002. The records are arranged into the following twelve series:
- Neil E. Gordon and The Gibson Island Conferences
- Administrative Records - Minutes of Meetings
- Director’s Files
- Attendee Lists
- Programs
- Conference Evaluations
- Host Institutions
- Addendum - Biographical
- Addendum - American Association for the Advancement of Science and Johns Hopkins University Materials
- Addendum - Paul D. Boyer Notes
- Addendum - Miscellaneous
- Addendum - Reproductive Tract Biology Conference
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1983
Series Description
Since 1947, numerous Gordon Research Conferences have been hosted by several colleges and preparatory schools in New England.
Arranged alphabetically by institution, this series contains files pertaining to a few New England institutions that hosted GRC conferences between 1953 and 1983, including Plymouth State College and several preparatory schools. The contents of these files consist mainly of correspondence between GRC Directors W. George Parks and Alexander M. Cruickshank and the administrators of the hosting institutions. Small amounts of accompanying administrative forms and printed materials are preserved here as well.
Repository Details
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