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George A. Plimpton (AC 1876) Materials related to the Dedication of the Amherst Building at Doshisha University

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00203

Scope and Contents

Speeches, 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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935 - 1936

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Biographical / Historical

George 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.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet (2 half archives boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Japanese

Additional Description

Abstract

Speeches, 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.

Arrangement

The collection is organized by material type.

Related Materials

  • Buildings and Grounds Collection - Locations outside Amherst, Mass. - Amherst House, Doshisha University
  • Charles 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 Collection
  • Marika Joyce Hashimoto, Papers from Doshisha Fellowship, 2006-2007
  • Joseph Hardy Neesima (AC 1870) and Kanzo Uchimura (AC 1887) Collection, 1870-2002
  • Plimpton Collection of French and Indian War Items, 1670-1934 (Bulk: 1730-1815)

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
Completed
Author
Peter A. Nelson
Date
2011
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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