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Wynne O. Fremont papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00480

Scope and Contents

The collection contains personal, biographical, and several scholarly works of Wynne O. Fremont, who was an engineer specializing in bridge construction. Papers include some of Fremont's work on the proposed Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, with emphasis on the effects of ice on the bridge.

Dates

  • Creation: 1923 - 1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Biographical Note

Wynne O. Fremont was born Wynne Oscar Freyberg in Grodno, Russia (now Poland). He became a United States citizen in 1929 and worked as a research engineer and bridge designer at the University of Michigan and the Michigan State Highway Department.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (, 9 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Begel Salisbury, 1972-02-03.

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Title
Wynne O. Fremont Papers
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Author
J. Baronowski
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

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