Central Michigan University Student term papers, 1940-2013, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Central Michigan University.

Abstract:

Central Michigan University Student term papers from history, English, and other classes. These papers are sometimes the only source of information about Michigan people, events, or communities.

Extent:

41 boxes (20.5 cubic feet)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by many people, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of student term papers, mostly those from Dr. Dain’s History of Michigan class, and other (history, English, business administration, economics, geology, journalism, and sociology) classes at CMU. The term papers are sometimes the only source of history for a Michigan event, person, or community. The writing style and depth of research varies with each paper. If the paper's title does not specify what Michigan location the paper discusses, that information has been added by Clarke staff in parenthesis.

Papers from Professor Dain’s class are mostly in boxes 1-36. Papers from Professor Root’s class are mostly in boxes 36-40. Note: abbreviations in the box and folder listing are those found in the titles of the papers.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Professor Floyd R. Dain was a Central Michigan University (CMU) professor of history during the late 1960s and early 1970s, as was Professor George Blackburn. Professor Robert L. Root was a CMU professor of English. Many of their publications are in the CMU libraries. Other professors are also noted, among them, professors Ryder and Cal Enders.

Acquisition Information:

many Acc#

Arrangement:

The collection is organized by the name of the professor, then the name of the student.

Subjects

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Names:

Central Michigan University--Students.
Central Michigan University--Faculty.
Root, Robert L.
Dain, Floyd R. (Floyd Russell), 1910-

Places:

Michigan--History--20th century.