Shaw, R. S. (Robert Sidey), 1871-1953
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Clinton D. Smith papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.170
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of an annotated photocopy of one letter written by Clinton D. Smith to the Wheelers on November 29, 1902. Smith describes many of recent happenings on the Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) campus including the death of Robert Kedzie. He also mentions William J. Beal, Robert Shaw, Ulysses P. Henrick, and Levi R. Taft. Topics in the letter include changes in personnel, the cutting down of trees on campus and the personal lives of some of...
Dates:
1902
Robert S. Shaw papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.11
Scope and Content
The Robert Shaw papers contain correspondence (1891-1940), publications, petitions, reports, legislation, council, and other university-related information, news clippings, an article on the sugar beet, and biographical papers, including honorary degrees and a memorial.
Dates:
1890 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1941
Stanley Edwin Crowe papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.61
Scope and Contents
The Stanley Edwin Crowe collection contains office files relating to his time as director and dean of the General College, coordinator of the army training program, and dean of students. This includes correspondence between Crowe and Presidents Shaw and Hannah. One subject of particular interest is the collection of comments made by Crowe on women's attire, claiming that women wearing jeans is linked to excessive drinking and partying. Many responses, both for and against this view, are...
Dates:
1933-1956, undated