Gilchrist, Gibb, Gibb Gilchrist: an Autobiography.[Texas: s.n., 1991]. Cushing Library/Texas A&M Collection F391.4.G54 G5 1991. In 1937 Gilchrist became dean of the Texas A&M School of Engineering. In 1944 he became president of the school and served until 1948, when he became chancellor of the Texas A&M system. He held that post until 1953.