William Purdy Peters Papers
UA.10.3.105

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator -
Peters, William Purdy, 1908-1983
Title
William Purdy Peters papers
ID
UA.10.3.105
Date
1983
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Biography

William Purdy Peters (1908-1983) attended Michigan State College from 1926 to 1928. He stopped going to college in the middle of his sophomore year in order to get married and start his career as a dairy farmer.

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Scope and Contents note

William Purdy Peters papers consist of a nine page paper entitled "Opening Closed Doors," which describes Michigan State University from about 1926 to 1928, when Peters was a student. The paper discusses classes (physical education, English, and animal husbandry), Reserve Officer Training Corp, professors, students, student activities (including hazing and class rush), and the city of East Lansing.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1984

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status note

Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Michigan State University. Class Rivalry.
  • Michigan State University. -- General subdivision--Student Life; Chronological subdivision--1926-1928.;
  • United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps. -- Chronological subdivision--1926-1928; Geographic subdivision--East Lansing (Mich.);

Geographic Name(s)

  • East Lansing (Mich.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Weamer, Jean E.

Subject(s)

  • College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
  • Students -- Recreation

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Collection Inventory

Drawer Folder

"Opening Closed Doors" undated 

 F.D. 1