Title: The life of Daniel Coit Gilman,
Authors: Franklin, Fabian, 1853-1939.
Publisher: Dodd, Mead and Company,
Year: 1910
Subjects: Gilman, Daniel C.; Gilman, Daniel C.
Abstract: After graduating from Yale College, Gilman was attache at the American legation in St. Petersburg. Later he was librarian at Yale College, president of the University of California, first president of Johns Hopkins University, and president of the Carnegie Institution. He studied German universities to develop advanced instruction and research at Johns Hopkins. Gilman was involved in the promotion of scientific associations and helped develop the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Medical School.
Contents: I. Boyhood and youth -- II. New Haven -- III. California -- IV. The beginnings of Johns Hopkins University -- V. A quarter-century in the Johns Hopkins presidency -- VI. Some letters -- VII. Retirement from Johns Hopkins and presidency of the Carnegie Institution -- VIII. Home life and personal traits -- An afterword -- Index.