University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
4507
Chisholm, Margaret E
Margaret E. Chisholm papers
circa 1940s-1999
55.12 cubic feet (66 boxes plus 1 sound cassette)
Collection materials
are in English.
Correspondence, minutes, conference
reports, biographical features, writings and speeches, course materials,
photographs, and other materials from Margaret E. Chisholm, an author and an
administrator and professor of Library and Information Science at the
University of Washington, Seattle
University administrator and professor of Library and Information
Science, University of Washington; and author.
Margaret Chisholm was born on July 25, 1921 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.
She earned three degrees from the University of Washington (B.A. 1951, M.Libr.
1958, Ph.D. 1966). Dr. Chisholm returned to the University of Washington as a
professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS)
from 1975-1992, and also served as director of the GSLIS from 1981-1992. When
she returned in 1975, Chisholm was also appointed as the University of
Washington's first woman vice president, serving as VP of University Relations
and Development.
Chisholm also served the library profession in numerous leadership
positions, including: chair, American Library Association (ALA) U.S./Mexico
Libraries Liaison Sub-Committee, International Relations Committee (1989-1991);
chair, Reference Information Development Committee of the White House
Conference on Library and Information Services (1990); member of the steering
committee of the Governor's (WA) Conference on Library and Information Science
(1990); and president of the ALA (1987-1988). She was also Trustee-at-Large,
Board of Trustees, National Association of Public Television Stations (1987- ).
Dr. Chisholm died on November 21, 1999 at the age of 78.
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 4507-001, Margaret E. Chisholm papers,
1989-1991
- Accession No. 4507-002, Margaret E. Chisholm papers,
1960-1992
- Accession No. 4507-003, Margaret E. Chisholm papers, circa
1940s-1999
Correspondence, minutes, conference reports, biographical features,
writings and speeches, course materials, photographs, and other materials.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted.
Contact repository for details.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Request at UW
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries.
American Library Association. President
University of Washington. University Archives
University of Washington. Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Director
White House Conference on Library and Information Services
Chisholm, Margaret E.--Archives
University of Washington. Graduate School of Library and Information Science--Faculty--Archives
University of Washington. Graduate School of Library and Information Science--Curricula
American Library Association--Congresses
Library education
Information science--Study and teaching
Business correspondence
Personal correspondence
Sound recordings
Conference materials
Manuscripts (documents)
Photographs
Slides (photographs)
University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Colleges and Universities
Women
Accession No. 4507-001: Margaret E. Chisholm papers, 1989-1991
3 cu. ft. (3 boxes)
Scope and Content:
Correspondence, minutes, conference files and reports; ca.
1989-1991.
Physical/Technical Access:
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use:
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info:
Judith Nyman-Schaaf, 1993-09-17
Margaret E. Chisholm papers
Accession No. 4507-002: Margaret E. Chisholm papers, 1960-1992
50.35 cu. ft. (61 boxes: 42 cartons, 14-5" boxes,
1-2.5" box, 4 oversize scrapbook boxes); 34 sound cassettes; 3 videocassettes
(VHS); ca 1000 photographs; ca 500 slides
Scope and Content:
Biographical features, personal and professional correspondence,
speeches, writings, note cards, course materials, travel itineraries and
related information, conference files, slides, photographs, audiocassettes,
videocassettes, awards, certificates, memorabilia; 1960-1992.
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Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers
restricted. Contact repository for details.
Restrictions on Use:
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info:
[Information not available], 1999-12-15
Margaret E. Chisholm papers
Accession No. 4507-003: Margaret E. Chisholm papers, circa 1940s-1999
1.77 cubic feet (2 boxes plus 1 sound
cassette)
Scope and Content:
Awards; clippings; photographs, slides, and negatives of Chisholm,
her family, and colleagues; sound cassette of music by the Duquesne University
Tambutizans; and sympathy cards following Chisholm's death.
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use:
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info:
Nancy Lane, 2012-05-02
Margaret E. Chisholm papers