Alva Sherwood papers
Scope and Contents
A nine page essay entitled, "History-Its Uses", July 23, 1881, written by Alva Sherwood.
Dates
- Creation: 1881
Creator
- Sherwood, Alva (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
Alva Sherwood received his Bachelor of Science from the State Agricultural College of Michigan in 1881. In 1882 he is listed as a farmer in New Troy and as a farmer in Three Oaks, Michigan in 1888.
In 1894, he earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Surgery from the Detroit College of Medicine. In 1895, he is noted in the alumni catalog as a Veterinary Surgeon and Farmer in Three Oaks, Michigan.
The Alumni catalog of 1900 lists Sherwood as Principal of Schools in Three Oaks for two years and as veterinary surgeon, farmer and dealer in live stock.
Alva Sherwood died September 26, 1905.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (Essay==Original Extent Info: 1 Item.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
A gift of Mary Sherwood Hill.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Subject
- Michigan State University. Class of 1881 (Organization)
- Title
- Alva Sherwood Papers
- Status
- 4 Published And Cataloged
- Author
- E. Busch
- Date
- April 2012
- 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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943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
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