Edward Gray Presidential Papers
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-004
Scope and Content Note
The collection is organized by subject and contains primarily correspondence from Gray’s time as president of UNM. He corresponded extensively with the faculty and departments. One topic of interest is the saline lands controversy.
Dates
- 1909-1913
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Note
Edward Dundas McQueen Gray became president of the University of New Mexico in April 1909. Gray completed his graduate work at the University of Heidelberg and the University of London. He traveled extensively before settling in Loving, New Mexico in 1893. He was active in the civic community and authored several books.
Prior to taking office Gray attended many educational meetings in Denver and Seattle to promote UNM. During his time as president of UNM, he introduced formal dress codes to the campus. He also set up a bureau of student employment to provide positions for students in need. The President's Office set up a system of record keeping due to the lack of cohesive system from previous administrations. Gray also recommended that a home for the President of the University be provided; a law school be established; and a Spanish-American College be created in New Mexico. Gray tendered his resignation in February 1912 after the Board of Regents indicated that his service was no longer needed.
Prior to taking office Gray attended many educational meetings in Denver and Seattle to promote UNM. During his time as president of UNM, he introduced formal dress codes to the campus. He also set up a bureau of student employment to provide positions for students in need. The President's Office set up a system of record keeping due to the lack of cohesive system from previous administrations. Gray also recommended that a home for the President of the University be provided; a law school be established; and a Spanish-American College be created in New Mexico. Gray tendered his resignation in February 1912 after the Board of Regents indicated that his service was no longer needed.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Abstract
Edward Gray became president of the University of New Mexico in April 1909. His collection contains primarily correspondence between Gray and UNM faculty members.
Separated Materials
The early records of the University were previously processed into one large collection, but in 2018 were split into separate collections based on provenance. The newly formed collections are:
Elias Stover papers, UNMA 001, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Clarence Herrick papers, UNMA 002, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
William Tight papers, UNMA 003, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Edward Gray papers, UNMA 004, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Boyd papers, UNMA 005, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Hill papers, UNMA 099, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Elias Stover papers, UNMA 001, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Clarence Herrick papers, UNMA 002, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
William Tight papers, UNMA 003, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Edward Gray papers, UNMA 004, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Boyd papers, UNMA 005, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Hill papers, UNMA 099, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Processing Information
Processed by Shelby Magee, May 2018
Creator
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Edward Gray Presidential Papers, 1909-1913
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Shelby Magee
- Date
- © 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451