Content Description The Gayle Robertson papers contain letters written by Gayle Robertson, an African-American student at Michigan State University, to her mother Lucille at home. Gayle describes her social life, dormitory life, academic life, and studying. Many of the letters mention her concerns with finances and getting a student job. She also mentions dating and social functions. There are also six photos from May 1964 showing dorm rooms and friends. Also included are letters between Lucille and Bernard...

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This collection consists of materials relating to Project Ethyl including a report by Gwen Norrell, correspondence, notes, lists of students and their grade point averages, and a Michigan State University press release. The project gave scholarships to socioeconomically disadvantaged students, including minorities.