Guide to James Grant Gilchrist Papers


Collection Summary

Title: James Grant Gilchrist Papers
Call Number: MS 83-3
Size: 0.25 linear feet
Acquisition: Unknown source.
Processed by:

KJB, 11/28/1983; Reprocessed by JEF, 6/12/1998



Literary Rights

Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.


Content Note

This collection consists of an autobiography that James Gilchrist wrote for his children's amusement and edification. He tells of his studies as a medical student, brief Civil War service, and medical practice in Minnesota; Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; and Iowa City, Iowa. The major portion was penned in 1874, and yearly summaries for 1875 through 1897 also are included. A bibliography lists Gilchrist's other works and those in which he is mentioned. 


Administrative History

Not available.


Series Listing

Not available.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

FF 1

Contains the autobiography of James Grant Gilchrist.