Abstract The James L. Forsythe Papers consists of materials created and collected by historian Dr. James L. Forsythe, who served as Chair of the History Department at Fort Hays State University from 1975 to 1981. The materials consist of research notes and manuscript drafts for Dr. Forsythe’s first book on the history of Fort Hays State University. Additional materials consist of Dr. Forsythe's papers, photographs, and audiocassettes relating to his historical research as a professor at Fort Hays State...

Scope and Contents The Kansas Oral History Project Collection originated from the office of Dr. James L. Forsythe, professor for the History Department at Fort Hays Kansas State College, now Fort Hays State University. There are interviews conducted by Dr. James L. Forsythe as part of his historical research into the history of the University, and other subjects. The majority of the interviews were collected by students as an element of their coursework under Dr. Forsythe. The subject matter covered in...