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Edgar Nesman papers
Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.308
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an autobiography written by Edgar G. Nesman who graduated from Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in 1950. The autobiography covers his life from childhood, his relatives, high school, service in World War II, student life at MSC, work in Cuba and Costa Rica, work at the University of Florida, and other professional travel. There is also some information about Nesman's grandmother who served as a housemother to male student boarders.
Dates:
2011
John A. King papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.206
Scope and Contents
The papers of John A. King contain correspondence, diaries, and typescripts of his diaries. One diary is from his freshman year at the University of Michigan (1939). The other diaries describe his experiences in World War II, his travels abroad, and King’s daily life in Michigan.The majority of the diaries contain information about King and his wife Joan’s life in Webberville and Okemos, Michigan. He writes about daily happenings and social activities that the two engaged in....
Dates:
1937 - 2013
Maxwell A. Goodwin papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.204
Scope and Contents
The papers of Maxwell A. Goodwin include a five-page reminiscence titled “Some College Memories,” and ten photographs. Although it does not go into great detail, the reminiscence describes Goodwin’s college days and life after his graduation in 1929. He includes references to his captainship of the fencing team, membership in the Eunomian Society and the ROTC cavalry and social life. He also describes his work experiences immediately following the 1929 stock market crash, and service to...
Dates:
1926 - 1929, 2004; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1929
Robert Douglas Doty papers
Collection
Identifier: UA-10.3.390
Content Description
This collection consists of "My Own World War II Story" by Robert Douglas Doty.
Dates:
2000