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Thomas Lowndes Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 00544
Scope and Contents
Thomas Lowndes to an unknown person in whcih he Informs the recipient of the arrival of Doctor Geddings who has been appointed to a professorship at the recipient's college and stating that Geddings will set sail soon and hopefully, will be greeted with respect. October 22, 1831.
Includes transcript.
Dates:
1831 October 22
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Olney Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 00166
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1879-1915, of the Olney family of Newaygo County, Michigan. Includes letters to Bert Olney at various addresses in Indiana and Michgan, which relate school incidents and discuss political matters, such as James Garfield's presidency. There are also letters between Bert and Alice Olney and their sons, Albert J. Olney and Clinton Olney. Albert J. and Clinton Olney were both studying agriculture at (what is now) Michigan State University. The letters from their parents discuss family...
Dates:
1879-1915
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Robert D. Calkins Papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 5.165
Scope and Contents
Letters, speeches, publications, and other materials, circa 1930s-1990s, of Robert D. Calkins, economist and president of the Brookings Institution. Includes speeches and publications by Calkins about the role and future of higher education, business education, and economic matters. There are also letters from throughout his career, including letters from members of state and federal governments, other academics, and business leaders.
Dates:
1930-1992, undated; Majority of material found in 1944-1976
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center