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Descriptive Summary
Biographical Sketch
Scope and Content
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Manuscripts Box
Oversized Folder
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Melinda Shanklin:
An Inventory of Her Papers, 1897-1989 and undated, at the
Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library
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| Creator | Gordon, James Marcus,
1875-1951 |
| Title: | Melinda Shanklin Papers,
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| Dates: | 1897-1989 and undated |
| Abstract: | Papers concerning
former Texas Technological College Dean James Marcus Gordon and his
family. |
| Collection # | U 281.1 |
| Quantity: | 1 Box and 1 Oversized
Folder (2.0 linear feet) |
| Language | English. |
| Repository: | Southwest Collection/Special Collections
Library, Texas Tech University |
James Marcus Gordon was born in Grant County, Arkansas, on June 27,
1875. His father was a rural school teacher in Hubbard, Texas. Gordon attended
Trinity University, Baylor University, the University of Texas, and the
University of Chicago. He then taught at Trinity from 1903-1916, became
president of East Central (Oklahoma) State Teachers College from 1916-1920, was
president of the East Central Oklahoma Education Association, and, from
1920-1924, was president of Henry Kendall College, which later became the
University of Tulsa.
Gordon worked at Texas Technological College for its first twenty
years, during which time he taught Latin and education classes and served as
head of the philosophy and sociology department. He was dean of Arts and
Sciences from 1925-1945, dean of men from 1925-1937, as well as and dean
emeritus.
Gordon married Alice Land in 1896, and, together, they had four sons
and a daughter- James Maurice, Wilson Harold, Gerald Grayson, Lynn Gray and
Betty Alice. His busy civic work included being a Rotarian, a mason, a Knight
Templar, and an active Presbyterian church member. The much beloved dean was
honored in 1948 when a new dormitory, Gordon Hall, was named after him. This
dorm later became the first co-ed dormitory at Texas Tech.
Mrs. J. M. Gordon passed away in 1950 in Lubbock, Texas. Gordon passed
away a year later, on May 14, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas.
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Donated by the granddaughter of James Marcus Gordon, the collection
consists of news clippings, photographs, certificates and diplomas on the
Gordon family. Also included is J. M. Gordon's correspondence and literary
writings
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Access Restrictions
Open for research
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| The subject headings used by the Southwest Collection/Special
Collections Library are derived from the Library of Congress and/or locally
developed. |
| Subjects (Persons) |
| | Gordon, James Marcus,
1875-1951 |
| | Gordon, James Marcus,
1875-1951--Correspondence |
| | Gordon
family--Photographs |
| Subjects (Organizations) |
| | Texas Technological
College--History |
| | Texas Technological
College--Administration |
| Subjects |
| | College
administrators--Texas--Lubbock |
| | Universities and
colleges--Texas--Lubbock--Administration |
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Marshall Formby oral history interview [sound recording], 1975
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Melinda Shanklin Papers, 1897-1989 and undated, Southwest
Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
Texas
Collection accession #(s):
2002-0231-B
Gift, 2002
Lynn Whitfield, November 2002
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Manuscripts Box
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| box | folder |
| 1 | 1 | | Biographical Information on James Marcus Gordon,
1915-1951 |
| 2 | | Brochures,
1950 and 1989 |
| 3 | | Cards and Obituary for Alice Land Gordon,
1950 |
| 4 | | Correspondence,
1915-1948 |
| 5 | | Correspondence,
1924-1952 |
| 6 | | Family Album presented at the 48th Wedding Anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. James Marcus Gordon,
The album contains 13
black and white prints. The spine is broken and the pages yellowed. December 20, 1944 |
| 7 | | Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Book for Mr. and Mrs. James
Marcus Gordon,
1946 |
| 8 | | Literary Writings by James Marcus Gordon,
1933-1940 and undated |
| 9 | | Literary Writings by James Marcus Gordon,
1940-1943 and undated |
| 10 | | Memorial Book for the Passing of Mrs. James Marcus
Gordon,
1950 |
| 11 | | Photographs of the James Marcus Gordon family (22
prints),
1939-1947 and undated |
| 12 | | Resolutions for James Marcus Gordon,
1925 and 1951 |
| 13 | | Thesis: The Life of J. M. Gordon, Educator and
Churchman, 1951
1951 |
| 14 | | Thesis Drafts,
undated |
| 15 | | Thesis Drafts and Notes,
undated |
| 16 | | Framed black and white portrait of Alice Land Gordon,
undated |
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Oversized Folder
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| box | folder |
| 1 | 1 | | Certificate- The Alamo Latin and Music School Diploma
for an English course,
1897 |
| 2 | | Certificate- Alpha Epsilon Delta,
1938 |
| 3 | | Certificate- Permanent College State Certificate,
1903 |
| 4 | | Certificate- State Summer Normal Certificate,
1896 |
| 5 | | Certificate- Freemasons,
1921 |
| 6 | | Certificate- Freemasons,
1921? |
| 7 | | Certificate- Scottish Rites,
1921 |
| 8 | | Diploma from the Oklahoma State Board of Education,
1918 |
| 9 | | Diploma from Trinity University, 1903
1903 |
| 10 | | Diploma from Trinity University,
1919 |
| 11 | | Diploma from Universitas Chicaginiensis |
| 12 | | Loose Scrapbook Page with a black and white photograph
of the J. M. Gordon family on both sides, undated
undated |
| 13 | | Photograph of J. M. Gordon,
undated |
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