Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series documents Clifton Wharton's years in college including his undergraduate studies at Harvard and and his graduate work at Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Chicago. Included are his class notes, syllibi, coursework and examinations. Also documented are his many activities and organizations he participated in during this time. Of particular note is the documentation for his time at the Tuskegee Institute where he attended flight training school during World War...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Dolores Duncan Wharton was born on July 3, 1927 in New York City. She married Clifton Wharton Jr. in 1950 and they had two children. She earned a degree in Art History from Chicago State University while her husband did graduate work at the University of Chicago. Her knowledge and love of art, as well as time spent living in Malaysia, inspired her to write Contemporary Artists of Malaysia: A Biographic Survey, published in 1971. When Clifton became President at Michigan State University...

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of the papers of Dr. Clifton R. Wharton, Jr. and his wife, Dolores D. Wharton, and includes materials covering both their professional and personal lives. There is also material relating to Clifton R. Wharton Sr. and his time as a U.S. Ambassador. The collection also contains genealogical materials.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of the papers of Dr. Clifton R. Wharton, Jr. and his wife, Dolores D. Wharton, and includes materials covering both their professional and personal lives. There is also material relating to Clifton R. Wharton Sr. and his time as a U.S. Ambassador. The collection also contains genealogical materials.