Mrs. C. M. Burdick collection

Collection

Identifier: c-00487

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Included in the collection are Mrs. C. M. Burdick's diaries (1925-1937), correspondence and a biographical sketch of R. E. Olds entitled "That Boy Ranny". Among the most interesting items in the correspondence is a letter from R. Shettler explaining his unhappiness with R. E. Olds over the affairs of the Reo Motor Car Company. There is also some material on Olds' interest in music. A few photographs of women who worked in the Reo Motor Car Company office are also in Mrs. Burdick's collection.

Dates

Creation: 1904 - 1957

Creator

Burdick, C. M., Mrs. (Person)

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

Mrs. C. M. Burdick was the personal secretary for R.E. Olds for a considerable period of time.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (, 10 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Donald R. Viges, 1975-04-30.

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.