Guide to Walter Graves Manuscript of Early Fairmount College


Collection Summary

Title: Walter Graves Manuscript of Early Fairmount College
Call Number: MS 87-38
Size: 0.25 linear feet
Acquisition: Source unknown.
Processed by: LTM: 6/19/1987; Reprocessed by JEF: 1/30/1998



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 contains one original copy and two photocopies of Walter Graves' typewritten manuscript on the early history of Fairmount College from 1892 to 1907. The author's insights provide much information on the development of the college and about the controversy plaguing its relationship with the Congregational Church and Washburn University in Topeka. Graves was a physician in Wichita, and he served on the Board of Trustees of Fairmount College for many years.


Administrative History

None available.


Series Listing 

None available.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

FF 1

Contains the original typewritten manuscript, "Reminiscences of Fairmount College" by Walter Graves, M.D.

Box 1

FF 2

Contains one photocopy of the manuscript.

Box 1

FF 3

Contains one photocopy of the manuscript.