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Scrapbook material: Doshisha history and dedication of Amherst building 1935 Correspondence re: trip, events, ceremonies 1935 Itinerary and Plimpton's typewritten account of the trip; program for the dedication 1935 Record of the route of the M.S. Asama Maru1935 Photographs - Mr. and Mrs. Plimpton in Japan; George Arthur Plimpton Dormitory, Doshisha 1935 |
George A. Plimpton (AC 1876) Materials related to the Dedication of the Amherst Building at Doshisha University, 1935Finding AidFinding aid prepared by Peter A. Nelson.2011
Administrative InformationAccession #s: 87-003, 89-025 Buildings and Grounds Collection - Locations outside Amherst, Mass. - Amherst House, Doshisha UniversityCharles W. Cole Papers - Series 4 (Amherst College) - includes photograph album and other materials documenting President and Mrs. Cole's trip to the Doshisha University, 1953.Doshisha Materials CollectionMarika Joyce Hashimoto, Papers from Doshisha Fellowship, 2006-2007Joseph Hardy Neesima (AC 1870) and Kanzo Uchimura (AC 1887) Collection, 1870-2002Plimpton Collection of French and Indian War Items, 1670-1934 (Bulk: 1730-1815) Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection: [Identification of item], in George Arthur Plimpton (AC 1876) Materials Related to the Dedication of the Amherst Building at Doshisha University, 1935 [Box #, Folder #], Amherst College Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College Library. There is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes. Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Return to the Table of Contents Biographical NoteGeorge Arthur Plimpton was born in Walpole, Mass., in 1855. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy (1873) and Amherst College (1876). After one year at Harvard Law School (1877), he began as a salesman in the educational publishing house of Ginn and Heath, becoming a member of the firm in 1882. In 1914 he became head of the firm, renamed Ginn and Company, and was active in it until 1931. An avid collector of rare books and historical manuscripts, Plimpton was active on the boards of many educational and cultural organizations throughout his lifetime. At Amherst College he served as Trustee, 1890-1895 and 1900-1936, and was President of the Board from 1907 until his death in 1936. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents of the CollectionSpeeches, photographs, news clippings, correspondence, and other materials related to the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan, which George A. Plimpton attended as a representative of Amherst College in October 1935. The celebration included the presentation and dedication of the Amherst Building to Doshisha from friends of Amherst College. Return to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents The collection is organized by material type. Return to the Table of Contents
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