Papers of Leslie L. Gibbons
Scope and Contents
The Papers of Leslie L. Gibbons consists of documents dated 1949 to 2007, with the bulk falling from 1949 to 1968. The collection consists almost entirely of photographs and class rosters of courses taught by Gibbons. Some of these lists and photographs are on oversized poster board, while others are in albums. Also included is a copy of the 2007 rededication program of the L.L. Gibbons Building on the CSU campus and a 1990 edition of the Industrial Science and Technology Education Newsletter.
Dates
- Creation: 1949-2007
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1949-1968
Creator
- Gibbons, Leslie L. (Person)
Restrictions on Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
Biography
Leslie L. Gibbons was an alumnus, professor, and department head of Industrial Arts at Colorado State University. He was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service Award given by the Colorado State Faculty in 1955 and was named to the Colorado Vocational Education Hall of Fame.
Leslie Gibbons was born in 1907 in Michigan. When he was 10 years old his family moved to Lamar, Colorado. Gibbons earned his B.S. and M.S. from Colorado A & M (CAM; now Colorado State University). After graduation he taught vocational agriculture, was a school principal, superintendent, and taught pre-flight training to high school students during World War II. Gibbons joined the faculty of CAM in 1949 as a professor of industrial arts. He was named department head in 1958 and oversaw the transition of the department to Industrial Sciences which included the majors of industrial construction management, vocational agriculture, and manufacturing (today it is the Department of Construction Management). Gibbons retired from Colorado State University in 1970, and in 1980 the geology (and formerly electrical engineering) building was named the L.L. Gibbons Building in honor of Gibbons' service to CSU. Leslie Gibbons died in 1981.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (1 document case, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Leslie L. Gibbons (1907-1981) was an alumnus, professor, and head of the Department of Industrial Arts at Colorado State University. The collection includes photographs and class lists of courses taught by Gibbons.
Arrangement
The collection consists of 1 series in 1 document case and 1 flat box:
Series 1: Leslie L. Gibbons papers, 1949-2007 and undated
Acquisition
The Papers of Leslie L. Gibbons was donated by Rod Anderson in 2007 and 2009. A wooden insignia was donated by Kyle Knight in 2013.
Processing
Processing was completed in July 2015. Materials were rehoused in acid-free boxes and folders.
Subject
- Gibbons, Leslie L. (Person)
- Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College. (Organization)
- Colorado State University. (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Papers of Leslie L. Gibbons
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Prepared by Jessy Morris and Karen Spilman
- Date
- Copyright 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the CSU Libraries Archives & Special Collections Repository
Fort Collins Colorado 80523-1019 USA
970-491-1844
library_dl_specialcollections@mail.colostate.edu