George C. Sikes papers
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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