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Finding aid of the Knoles Family Collection
MSS 302  
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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.
Extent
3 linear feet
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.