Description
Collection consists of a variety of documents
from the Knoles family, including letters, clippings, and photographs. Tully
Knoles is the primary focus of the material, but many other family members are
also represented.
Background
Tully C. Knoles (1876-1959) served as president of the College (now
University) of the Pacific from 1919 to 1946, and as Chancellor from 1946 to
1959. Knoles's many accomplishments at Pacific included moving the campus from
San Jose to Stockton in 1924. Before coming to Pacific, Knoles was the Head of
the History Department at the University of Southern California. Knoles and his
wife Emily had eight children, all of whom graduated from the College of the
Pacific.
Restrictions
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
researcher.
Availability
Collection open for research.