Gilchrist--James Cleland (Principal of Iowa State Normal School)

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# Title Date Summary
1 UNI Museum Herb Hake exhibit
Northern Iowan 114:10, p.5 		The UNI Museum displayed the works of Herb Hake on September 24. Hake was an artist as well as a radio broadcaster at UNI. The event displayed some of his works as well as student artists who attempted to recreate his style by creating caricatures of staff and students; photo.
2 Homecoming pride is more than sports pomp
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.4

Carr-Murphy discusses UNI's history and advocates for taking pride in the university every week, not just during Homecoming celebrations; photos.
3 UNI's youngest known graduate, Maude Gilchrist
Northern Iowa Today 93:1, p.7 		Brief profile of Maude Gilchrist, who graduated at the age of 16 years old; photo.
4 UNI rededicates Gilchrist Hall
Public Relations News Release 2008:134, p.1 		In 1961, building began on what is now Gilchrist Hall under the name New Administration Building. An Addition was built in 1967. In October 1975, the New Administration Building was renamed Gilchrist Hall in honor of James Cleland Gilchrist.
5 Eight presidents span University of Northern Iowa's 120-year history
Public Relations News Release 1995:321, p.1 		During the 120 year history of the University of Northern Iowa, only eight men have been president.
6 April 26 investiture planned for University of Northern Iowa President Robert D. Koob
Public Relations News Release 1995:320, p.1 		An investiture ceremony for UNI President Robert D. Koob will be held in the UNI-Dome.
7 University of Northern Iowa Library is raising its roof--and having a party August 3
Public Relations News Release 1992:770, p.1 		A fourth floor is being added to Rod Library.
8 Alumni luncheon during University of Northern Iowa's Homecoming October 4 to honor Dr. William C. Lang.
Public Relations News Release 1991:80, p.1 		William C. Lang will be honored at a luncheon during Homecoming weekend.
9 Gilchrist endowment helps preserve one-room school heritage
Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.9 		Endowment in honor of Fred C. Gilchrist, Jr., grandson of James C. Gilchrist.
10 Fred C. Gilchrist, Jr., endowment created with University of Northern Iowa Foundation
Public Relations News Release 1990:14, p.1 		Endowment created to honor grandson of the first president of University of Northern Iowa.
11 The quest for adequate financial support
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.37 		Early changes in faculty; General Assembly actions affecting the Normal School; the building of the second hall: South Hall, later Old Gilchrist Hall; photo.
12 Student life
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.52 		Account of student life, organizations, recreation, discipline, and curriculum in the first ten years of the Normal School; photo.
13 The first faculty
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.30 		Biographical sketches of Principal Gilchrist and Professors Bartlett, Wright, and Webster; photo.
14 Getting started
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.27 		A look at the earliest days of the Normal School; description of living conditions; photo.
15 Administering the Normal School
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.71 		Duties of the Principal and the Board with regard to appointments and curriculum; continuing difficulties with the Model School; salary controversies; photo.
16 Gestation and birth
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.7 		General educational background in Iowa prior to the founding of the Normal School; description of General Assembly actions which resulted in the founding of the school; initial actions of Board of Directors; photo.
17 The new administration begins its work
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.95 		Principal Seerley realigns relations with high schools and colleges; assumes new title of President; photo.
18 Changing the leadership
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.82 		Analysis of the Board's dismissal of Principal Gilchrist and election of Principal Seerley; photo.
19 New history book on University of Northern Iowa to be released Saturday (April 21).
Public Relations News Release 1989:568, p.1 		William C. Lang author of "A Century of Leadership and Service," presents the history of the University in a manner that is descriptive as well as chronological in nature. Volume I covers the years 1876 to 1928.
20 What's in a name--such as campus buildings
Northern Iowan 86:3, p.7 		A brief look at the people for whom campus buildings are named; photo.
21 'The' one-room school presented to University of Northern Iowa in celebration in Pocahontas County
Public Relations News Release 1987:76, p.1 		President Constantine Curris, and Professors Glenn Hansen and Gordon Rhum accept the Marshall Center Schoolhouse on behalf of the university. In attendance were the Gilschrists, the Hanisch family, the Lindquists, and other Teachers College alumni.
22 Northern Iowa chooses Pocahontas County's Marshall Center Schoolhouse, send-off to campus Oct. 11
Public Relations News Release 1987:54, p.1 		Professor Glenn Hansen and the One-Room Schoolhouse Advisory Committee select the Marshall Center Schoolhouse to be transported to UNI campus. The Pocahontas County schoolhouse was chosen to serve as a symbol of Iowa's history in quality education.
23 Dubuque student at UNI receives women's studies scholarship
Public Relations News Release 1986:309, p.1 		Franzen, a junior with a major in English and a minor in women's studies, will receive the $500 Frances L. Webster award; she is president of the Women's Action League.
24 Name of first woman to teach at UNI added to UNI Women's Studies scholarship
Public Relations News Release 1986:288, p.1 		The UNI Women's Studies Advisory Board voted recently to change the name of the award to Frances L. Webster, in honor of one of the four founding faculty members.
25 Yesterdays
Northern Iowan 79:5, p.12 		Campus happenings from 85, 75, 65, 55, 45, 35, and 25 years ago, plus grooming advertisements.
26 Great-great-grandson meets his great-great-grandfather
Alumnus 66:2, p.8 		Descendant Jim Gilchrist talks about his family heritage; photo.
27 ISNS mission--to train teachers
Alumnus 61:3, p.12 		Early days of the school; photo.
28 Gilchrist ceremony planned
Northern Iowan 72:27, p.7 		Will mark official naming of Administration Building for James Cleland Gilchrist.
29 Administration bldg. named: Gilchrist
Northern Iowan 72:15, p.1 		Administration Building named to honor James Cleland Gilchrist, the school's first principal; Regents also approve establishment of Center for Economic Education.
30 UNI staff to honor Maucker
Public Relations News Release 1969:462, p.1 		Students, faculty, and staff will honor President Maucker and his wife at a special testimonial dinner. The dinner is to be held in University Hall of the Union.
31 Three grandchildren
Alumnus 48:4, p.5 		View portrait of Principal Gilchrist; photo.
32 College buildings are named after former prexies, staff
College Eye 45:39, p.4 		Brief survey of campus buildings and the people for whom they were named.
33 Maude Gilchrist, 90, daughter of the first president, died Thursday in Ft. Dodge, according to word received at the college
Public Relations News Release 1952:553, p.1 		Funeral services will be at Laurens, Monday. Gilchrist was a member of the first graduating class, then Iowa State Normal School, in 1878. Her father, the late James Cleland Gilchrist, served as head of the school from its founding in 1876 to 1886.
34 New York Times - "Principal" James Gilchrist presided at the opening day in 1876
Public Relations News Release 1951:86, p.1 		In 1876, 27 students and four faculty met for first classes. Today, President J. W. Maucker leads a staff of 280 instructors and a student body of 2,400.
35 The Alumni Office received a letter about L. H. Hart's article
Alumnus 35:3, p.14 		Clement L. V. Craft lives in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
36 First president was farm youth
College Eye 42:37, p.5 		Brief profile of James Clelland Gilchrist.
37 Gilchrist and Seerley on additional normal schools
First 75 Years 0:0, p.12 		Both President Seerley and Principal Gilchrist state that they support additional normal schools once the first school is adequately provided for.
38 Standards under Gilchrist
First 75 Years 0:0, p.59 		Principal Gilchrist preferred successful experience in normal school or college in selecting his faculty.
39 The Board of Directors, 1876-1897; the Board of Trustees, 1897-1909
First 75 Years 0:0, p.27 		Board members who had particular influence on the Normal School; duties of the Boards; difficulties involving selection of faculty.
40 Student government and social education, 1876-1886
First 75 Years 0:0, p.139 		Description of rules and regulations relating to students in the early days of the Normal School.
41 Formal beginning of the Iowa State Normal School
First 75 Years 0:0, p.8 		Board elects faculty and decides salary; adopts admission rules and length of terms.
42 Executive freedom and efficiency
First 75 Years 0:0, p.44 		Survey of relations of the governing boards with Principal Gilchrist and President Seerley.
43 Faculty participation under Gilchrist
First 75 Years 0:0, p.48 		Early participation in governance was broadly spread, but limited in scope.
44 Scholastic and professional curricular content, 1876-1886
First 75 Years 0:0, p.98 		Survey of the combined professional and general nature of Principal Gilchrist's curriculum.
45 Practice teaching in the Iowa State Normal School before 1883
First 75 Years 0:0, p.105 		Initial practices in student teaching.
46 The Model School, 1883-1886
First 75 Years 0:0, p.106 		Difficulties in establishing and running the Model School.
47 Rural education under Gilchrist
First 75 Years 0:0, p.116 		Principal Gilchrist reports that 92% of Normal School students taught school after leaving; only 10% of these students were graduates.
48 Then . . . Now
College Eye 42:35, p.1 		Contrast between campus in 1876 and 1951; photo.
49 Fred C. Gilchrist, Son of First I. S. N. S. President, Dies at Laurens
Alumnus 34:3, p.25 		Died on March 10, in Laurens, Iowa.
50 Words of 1879 class sermon ring bright, clear for 1950 graduates
College Eye 41:30, p.7 		Excerpts from address by James Gilchrist.