Series I: General Papers, 1920-2009, bulk: 1920-1969
Scope and Contents
This series consists of general papers created by or about George F. Sternberg. Materials include: correspondence between George F. Sternberg, his colleagues, and members of the Sternberg family; published works and speeches in both manuscript (draft) and completed form; newspaper clippings relating to George F. Sternberg and his professional interests; employment records with Fort Hays State; and George F. Sternberg's obituary and funeral pamphlet. Some materials created by Myrl V. Walker and Katherine Rogers relating to George F. Sternberg have been processed as part of this collection.
This series also contains one subseries of materials created by or relating to George B. Pearce, an associate of George F. Sternberg who accompanied him on several fossil hunts during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-2009
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1920-1969
Creator
- From the Collection: Sternberg, George Fryer (George F. Sternberg), 1883-1969 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Letters of recommendations for students in Series I are restricted under the Student Data Privacy Act (K.S.A. 72-6312) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Contact the University Archivist at scua@fhsu.edu to make arrangements to access redacted files from the restricted portion of this collection (Box 2, Folder 1).
Full Extent
From the Collection: 15.06 Linear Feet (13 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Archives Repository
University Archives
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu