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Clifton R. and Dolores D. Wharton collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA-17.428
Scope and Contents

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. The collection also includes geneological materials bor both.

Dates: 1920 - 2022
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

David L. Friday papers

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Identifier: UA-2.1.9
Scope and Content

The David L. Friday papers consist primarily of lecture correspondence. There are also a set of financial records (mostly undated) that might pertain to Friday's tenure at the University of Michigan, some telegrams and newsclippings, legislative material, and Friday's working papers.

Dates: 1913 - 1923; Majority of material found within 1921 - 1923
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Edgar L. Harden papers

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Identifier: UA-2.1.15
Series Description (1) BOARD OF TRUSTEES FILES. 1977-1979. 0.7 cu. ft.Records documenting Harden's relations with the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. The files consist largely of correspondence and memoranda between Harden and various board members concerning all facets of University governance. The folders of general correspondence and correspondence with individual board members are particularly valuable for providing insight into the various issues dealt with in board...
Dates: 1976 - 1980
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Edwin Willits papers

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Identifier: UA-2.1.4
Scope and Content

The Edwin Willits papers consist of correspondence, financial records, Willits' inaugural address at Michigan Agricultural College, and various education-related materials, primarily concerning natural science.

Dates: 1884 - 1889
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Gordon Guyer papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-2.1.18
Scope and Content The records of Gordon Guyer were created or collected primarily in his capacity as acting President of Michigan State University. Guyer was acting president for one year from 1992 to 1993 during which a formal search for a new president was conducted and the appointment was completed. For that reason, the amount of records created during his presidency is reduced. These records are organized in four series: Administrative, Correspondence, Speeches, and Subjects Files....
Dates: 1992 - 1993
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Kenneth B. Ebert papers

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Identifier: UA-10.3.84
Scope and Contents

Kenneth B. Ebert papers consist of a twenty-four page paper entitled "The Dismissal of Lewis G. Gorton from the Presidency of Michigan Agricultural College: November 11, 1895." The paper was submitted on December 8, 1980 for a Teacher Education 804B course requirement.

Dates: 1980
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lawrence Sommers papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-17.315
Scope and Content The Lawrence Sommers papers contain his work in the field of Geography from the early 1940s until his death in 2007. The earliest works are from his time spent as a Ph.D. candidate researching Norway and many of his later files include further in-depth research on Scandinavia. His collection also includes travel notebooks, photographs, and slides from his many travels abroad doing research in Europe, Africa, and South America. There is also a large collection of photographs from his time...
Dates: 1944 - 2010
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lewis Griffin Gorton papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.6
Scope and Content

The Lewis Griffin Gorton papers consist of correspondence during Gorton's years as president of Michigan Agricultural College. Also included is Gorton's inaugural address.

Dates: 1893 - 1895
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lewis Ransom Fiske papers

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Identifier: UA-2.1.2
Scope and Content

The Lewis Ransom Fiske papers include presidential reports to the State Board of Agriculture, two published speeches, an address, correspondence, financial papers, a student petition, and biographical information on Fiske. One item of interest is the two articles in the Michigan Farmer Newspaper (Fl. 10) which describe in detail the expense, effort,and process of clearing land for the original campus area.

Dates: 1855 - 1862
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Lou Anna K. Simon papers

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Identifier: UA-2.1.20
Scope and Content

The collection contains a brochure describing Simon's strategic positioning initiative for the university. The electronic resources includes correspondence in the form of e-mail memos, a video of President Simon at Michigan AgExpo 2009, and two videos from the induction of President Simon into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2016.

Dates: 2005 - 2016
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

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