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Collyer, John Lyon, 1893-

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence on the extension of Cornell University Library

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924064939402]
Identifier: 2-2-909
Scope and content

Typewritten and manuscript correspondence to and from the Board of Trustees concerning the proposed demolition of Boardman Hall and the construction of Olin Library in its place. Also discussed is the question of what to do with the carved heads on Boardman Hall. Correspondents include Gilmore D. Clarke, Arthur H. Dean, Robert B. Meigs, John L. Collyer, Floyd R. Newman, and others.

Dates: 1956-1959.

John Lyon Collyer papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 3265
Abstract

Photographs, correspondence, printed items, speeches, clippings, films and tapes concerning the public activities of John L. Collyer. Material covers his tenure as president of B.F. Goodrich; most of this material concerns rubber.

Dates: 1909-1976.

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Mechanical engineering. 1
Mechanical engineers. 1
Photographs 1
Speeches 1