Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Asher B. Abelow Collection
UA.10.3.201
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Abelow, Asher B.
- Creator
- Michigan Agricultural College.
- Title
- Asher B. Abelow collection
- ID
- UA.10.3.201
- Date [inclusive]
- 1943-1944
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- 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".
Biographical Note
Asher B. Abelow was trained at Michigan State College from July 1943 to April 1944 as part of the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). This program was designed to create soldiers with advanced training in areas such as veterinary medicine, foreign languages and engineering. The soldiers receiving this training were supposed to serve in the restoration of Europe after the war. Due to an acute shortage of ground troops, ASTP was disbanded in 1944 and most of the participants went on to serve in the infantry in Europe and the Pacific. At MSC, ASTP members were taught by instructors separate from the regular university professors. Although MSC students and ASTP trainees were not enrolled in classes together, ASTP soldiers participated in campus social activities and were housed in dormitories and fraternity houses. Mr. Asher lived in North Hall, a women’s dormitory and was a member of Company B, Section 8 or 9.
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of nine photographs taken during Abelow's stay at Michigan State College. The photographs have been glued on pages and have captions written beside them. The collection includes a picture of Company B on parade, winter scenes of the Red Cedar River, views of campus, Abelow and other Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) members in the Union Lounge, and a winter scene of North Hall with ASTP members in front.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 2004
Conrad Hall888 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.
Custodial History
Donated by Asher B. Abelow.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Army Specialized Training Program. (U.S.)
- Michigan State University. Army Specialized Training Program.
Personal Name(s)
- Abelow, Asher B.
Subject(s)
- World War, 1939-1945 -- United States
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Photographs 1943-1944 |
F.D. | 1 | ||