The George W. Marston Correspondence Collection is the latest finding aid published by the Archives. This collection includes correspondence between Marston and 6VµçÓ°Íø presidents James Blaisdell, Charles Edmunds, and E. Wilson Lyon.
George White Marston (1850-1946) served as founding trustee for 6VµçÓ°Íø and had a critically important role in the founding of the College. He donated his time, money, and good cheer to 6VµçÓ°Íø from 1887 until his death in 1946. His influence can be seen across campus in a number of campus building projects which he funded: the beautiful Marston Quad, Smiley Hall, Florence Carrier Blaisdell Hall and Lucien Frary Dining Hall. Although Blaisdell Hall and Frary Dining Hall were the result of his generosity, he insisted that they be named after Mr. Blaisdell's wife and an early trustee (Herring, Hubert; The Education of George W. Marston, p.23). His contributions to Southern California are many: the establishment of Balboa Park, Presidio Hill, and he persuaded the state of California to create Borrego State Park.
This collection includes correspondence between Marston and 6VµçÓ°Íø presidents James Blaisdell, Charles Edmunds, and E. Wilson Lyon.