Walter Alfred Newton Papers
UA.10.3.17

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator -
Newton, Walter Alfred
Title
Walter Alfred Newton papers
ID
UA.10.3.17
Date [inclusive]
1909-1928
Extent
0.25 Cubic feet , 1 volume
Language
English

Preferred Citation note

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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Biographical Note

Walter Alfred Newton of Kalamazoo, Michigan, received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in 1911. He was a member of the Phi Delta Society & the Engineering Society while at M.A.C.

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Scope and Contents note

Papers of Walter Newton consist of one scrapbook, containing programs, tickets, greeting cards, postcards, party invitations, photographs, and news clippings describing activities of the Phi Delta Society, athletic events, and campus life. Also included is Michigan Agricultural College memorabilia, as well as handouts from a surveying class, and a 1911 Commencement program.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections July 1980

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

Revision Description

  November 2011

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status note

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use note

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 Agricultural College.
  • Michigan State University. Class of 1911.
  • Michigan State University. Libraries. Special Collections Division.
  • Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Michigan Beta Chapter. (Michigan State University)

Genre(s)

  • Photographs
  • Postcards
  • Programs (Publications)
  • Scrapbooks

Personal Name(s)

  • Newton, Walter Alfred

Subject(s)

  • College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
  • Surveying -- Study and teaching
  • Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae

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Collection Inventory

Memorabilia 

Drawer Folder

M.A.C. calendars 1909-1911 

F.D. 1

M.A.C Commencement program 1911 

F.D. 2

Surveying Class handouts Undated 

F.D. 3

Phi Delta Society Alumni form letter 1914 

F.D. 4

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Volumes 

Volume

Scrapbook #46 1909-1928 

Scrapbook #46

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Photographs 

Drawer Folder

Construction of a building 

F.D. 5

Outdoors – scenes and camping 

F.D. 6

People. Groups and Individuals 

F.D. 7

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Drawer Folder

Postcards 

F.D. 8

Asbury Park, NJ. The Esplanade Review 

Asbury Park, NJ. Tug of War with Summer Girls 

Coney Island, NY. Bowery from Steeplechase Park 

Dowagiac, MI. Maple Island 

Football. MAC vs. M 

Football. MAC vs. Michigan 

Greetings From Mother 

If Possible Do It Now:: Do It Any How 

London, ON. Wolseley Barracks 

MSU. Veterinary Laboratory 

Niagara Falls. General View of Falls 

Niagara Falls. Luna Island 

Niagara Falls. Rock of Ages 

People. Straight, Herb D. 

People. Unidentified 

Oversize Photographs 

Box
OS 14

People. Group. Unidentified undated 

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