Archival Finding Aids
Title
San José State Normal School Principals and Early Presidents Records
Dates
1862-1915 (Bulk 1907-1915)
Collection Number
MSS-2009-02-01
Abstract
The San José State Normal School Principals and Early Presidents Records(1862-1915)[bulk 1907-1915], document the early history of the Normal School from 1862-1915. The collection consists of correspondence ledgers, general correspondence, and also includes a diary written by Principal Ahira Holmes in 1862. The diary details the formation of the first State Normal School, and describes the growth of the student body as well as other historically significant events of the early days of the Normal School. The collection is arranged into two series: Series I. Correspondence, 1872-1915; and Series II. Ahira Holmes Diary, 1862.
Document Type
Finding Aid
Upload Date
2009
Recommended Citation
San José State Normal School Principals and Early Presidents Records, MSS-2009-02-01, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Indexing Terms
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Allen, Charles H. Dailey, Morris E. Holmes, Ahira McNaughton, James Minns' Evening Normal School -- History California State Normal School -- History San José State Normal School -- History Minns' Evening Normal School -- Presidents -- Correspondence California State Normal School -- Presidents -- Correspondence San José State Normal School -- Presidents -- Correspondence Education, Higher -- California -- San José