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George C. Sikes papers

 Collection
Identifier: 674

Scope and Content

The collection contains the personal papers of George C. Sikes and his wife Madeleine. The bulk of the papers are in regards to their time and experiences as students at the University of Minnesota, as well as information regarding University reunions.

Dates

  • 1886-1892
  • 1938-1952

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Requests for permission to quote from the George C. Sikes papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.

Biographical Sketch of George C. Sikes (1868-1928)

George Cushing Sikes was born on June 4, 1868 in Dodge Center, Minnesota. He earned his B.S. from the University of Minnesota in 1892. He attended the University of Chicago to work on his graduate degree. After his marriage to fellow University student Madeleine Wallin on February 6, 1897, they settled in Chicago where Sikes was an editorial writer for the Chicago Record. George Sikes died July 21, 1928.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

Abstract

Collection contains the papers of George C. Sikes, alumnus of the University of Minnesota.

Other Finding Aid Available

A finding aid with a contents list is available in University Archives.

Source of acquisition

The collection was donated to University Archives in 1976 by George Sikes' daughter, Eleanor Sikes Peters.

Processing Information

Collection has not been processed.

Title
George C. Sikes papers, 1886-1892, 1938-1952
Author
Karen Klinkenberg; updated by Karen Spilman
Date
December 1976; May 2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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Contact:

612-624-0562