Geary Eppley papers

The Geary Eppley papers consist of correspondence, printed matter, photographs, minutes, and clippings related to his involvement in the University of Maryland. Files cover athletics and athletic associations, including football, boxing, track, interscholastic meets, recruiting, and Southern Conference. Additional subjects covered are World War II, the National Youth Association, veterans, housing, fraternities, sororities, and student welfare. Among the correspondents are Harry Clifton Byrd, C. W. Spears, Leslie Edward Bopst, H. Burton Shipley, and Adele H. Stamp. The papers span the period from 1913 to 1995, although the bulk of the material was created between 1935 and 1953.

This series consists of material related to Eppley's duties as Dean of Men, including committees on which he served during that time. It includes correspondence, minutes, reports, pamphlets, statistics, and lists. Though the materials range from 1917 to 1959, the bulk was produced between 1936 and 1947. Major correspondents include Harry Clifton Byrd, C. W. Spears, Leslie Edward Bopst, H. Burton Shipley, and Adele H. Stamp. Files that pertain to student disciplinary cases, medical records, and other personal information are restricted. Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.