Gazley, John Gerow, 1895-1991
Dates
- Existence: 1895 - 1991
John Gazley was born on April 6, 1895 in Patterson, NY. He graduated in 1917 with an AB from Amherst College. He was hired by Dartmouth College as a member of the History Department in 1923. He served as department chairman and was active in town affairs. He retired as Professor of History Emeritus in 1966. He died in 1991 in Hanover, NH.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Gazley papers
MS-611
Collection
Identifier: MS-611
Overview
John G. Gazley (1895-1991), professor of history at Dartmouth College. The collection contains teaching materials, correspondence and research material documenting his career as a professor. Some material, including galley proofs related to his book "The Life of Arthur Young, 1741-1820" are also included.
Oral history interview with John Gazely.
DOH-228
Collection
Identifier: DOH-228
Scope and Contents
The oral history interview of John Gazley is comprised of two audiocassette recordings and a tape log of the recordings. The interview was conducted by Arthur Wilson on Oct. 15, 1974 in Hanover, NH. The entire interview runs for approximately one and a half hours. Professor Gazley describes his education and liberal background. He talks about the History Department and his colleagues: Lewis Stilwell, Al Foley, Roy Foster, James Richardson, Chales Lingley. He discusses curriculum reform and the...