Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Clifford and Mildred Erickson Papers
UA.17.276
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Erickson, Clifford E., (Clifford Eric), 1907-
- Creator
- Erickson, Mildred
- Creator - Author
- Murray, Fran
- Title
- Clifford and Mildred Erickson papers
- ID
- UA.17.276
- Date [inclusive]
- 1947-1964
- Extent
- 1.0 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."
Biographical Note
Clifford Eric Erickson was born on June 23, 1907 to John and Hannah Winstrom Erickson in DeKalb County, Illinois. He graduated from DeKalb High School in 1924 and went on to complete a B.Ed. from Northern Illinois Teachers College in 1930. He continued his studies with a M.S. (1934) and a Ph.D. (1937) from Northwestern University. In 1957, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law from Central Michigan College.
He began his teaching career at the Malta, Illinois Public Schools in 1924 and continued until 1930 when he began teaching and counseling at Evanston Public Schools.
From 1934-1936, he worked as an instructor, Assistant Dean (1936) and subsequently as assistant professor and Director of Guidance Laboratory in 1939 until 1944 at Northwestern University.
In 1944, he was hired as professor in Education at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University). He became Director of the Institute of Counseling and Testing and Guidance in 1945 and Dean of the Basic College (later known as University College) in 1951 and remained so until 1954. In 1953, he became Dean of the School of Education and remained at this position until being appointed Provost in 1962.
He was the author of many articles and more than 11 books. He was a member of many professional and scholastic organizations including National Education Association, Michigan Education Association, and the Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi societies.
He died unexpectedly in March 1963.
Mildred B. Erickson was born on September 8, 1913 to Louis C. and Anna Schmidt Brinkmeier in Hannibal, Missouri. She completed an A.A. in 1932 at Hannibal La Grange College. She then earned her B.S. (1934) and her M.A. (1937) from Northwestern University and her Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1968.
She began her teaching career at Central Junior High School (1934-1935) in Hannibal, Missouri and then at Sycamore Community High School (1935–1937). She was hired by Michigan State University as an assistant instructor in 1958 in American Thought and Language, assistant professor (1968), associate professor (1971) and professor (1975). She was also a counselor for the University College beginning in 1965 until 1975. She became Assistant Dean of Continuing Education in 1972 and Assistant Dean for Lifelong Education Programs in 1975. She retired in 1980.
Scope and Contents note
The collection has been arranged into two series: Series 1 Clifford E. Erickson and Series 2: Mildred B. Erickson.
Series 1 contains papers related to Clifford Erickson’s career at Michigan State University. This includes speeches by him (1960–1962) and by others (1956–1963), notes from trips to Far East (1956, 1961), biographical information, guidance and counseling materials, and other materials related to teaching and administration.
Series 2 contains papers related to Mildred Erickson’s work in American Thought and Language (ATL). This includes course materials, policies and procedures, clippings, directories, and examinations. There is also a copy of a book she co-authored with Fran Murray, Adult Female Human Being in the 1980s.
Arrangement
Arranged into two series: 1. Clifford E. Erickson. 2. Mildred B. Erickson.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections December 2009
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.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Department of American Thought and Language.
- Michigan State University. School of Education.
- Michigan State University. University College.
- Michigan State University. University of the Ryukyus Project.
Genre(s)
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Course materials
- Outlines and syllabi
- Speeches
Personal Name(s)
- Blackman, Charles A.
- Dressel, Jeana Lynne
- Erickson, Clifford E., (Clifford Eric), 1907-
Subject(s)
- Continuing education
- Counseling in higher education
- Educational counseling
- Women -- Education
- Women -- Employment
- Women -- History
Collection Inventory
Clifford E. Erickson |
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Administration |
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1953-1960 |
1821 | 1-6 | ||
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Materials – Sources – On Administration 1951 – 1963, undated |
1821 | 7 | ||
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Schools (Administration of) 1954, undated |
1821 | 8 | ||
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Speech undated |
1821 | 9 | ||
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Biographical 1955, 1957 |
1821 | 10 | ||
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College of Education |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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A Center for Creative Staff Development (Proposal) 1958 |
1821 | 11 | ||
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Reorganization Recommendation 1963 |
1821 | 12 | ||
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Tentative Operational Principles and Procedures 1963 |
1821 | 13 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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The Educational Record April 1962 |
1821 | 14 | ||
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Good Teaching – Miscellaneous 1950-1962 |
1821 | 15 | ||
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Guidance and Counseling |
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General Counseling 1947, 1950, undated |
1821 | 16 | ||
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Guidance Responsibilities of the Teacher 1954 |
1821 | 17 | ||
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Guidance Service 1949, 1953, undated |
1821 | 18 | ||
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Talks – Counseling- Teachers 1950, 1957, undated |
1821 | 19 | ||
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Papers and Speeches |
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Clifford Erickson |
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Address to Annual Meeting of the Virginia State Guidance Association |
1821 | 22 | ||
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All-A Dinner – Speech 1961 |
1821 | 23 | ||
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"As the World Trembles" 1961 |
1821 | 24 | ||
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Chamber of Commerce Speech 1962, undated |
1821 | 25 | ||
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"A Friendly Look at the Schools" 1958 |
1821 | 26 | ||
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"Here and There" 1956 |
1821 | 27 | ||
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"Opportunities and Responsibilities in Graduate Studies" 1961 |
1821 | 28 | ||
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"The Pursuit of Excellence" 1960 |
1821 | 29 | ||
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Recommendations to the Counseling Center 1953 |
1821 | 30 | ||
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Substance of Interview with Dean Clifford Erickson 1960 |
1821 | 31 | ||
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Talks 1962, undated |
1821 | 32 | ||
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"Training Teachers for Work in Guidance" undated |
1821 | 33 | ||
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Other |
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"Adolescence: Conflict and Cooperation in an Adult World" by David Gottlieb 1962 |
1821 | 34 | ||
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"Creativity Report to the Board of Trustees" by Elizabeth Monroe Drews 1963 |
1821 | 35 | ||
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"Education and the Strengthening of Our Human Resources" by Ernest O. Melby 1962 |
1821 | 36 | ||
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"Higher Education and the Nation" by John A. Hannah 1960 |
1821 | 37 | ||
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"The Invisible Idiot" by John A. Hannah 1959 |
1821 | 38 | ||
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Speech by General Ralph A. Palladino – ROTC Convocation 1962 |
1821 | 39 | ||
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Statement of Objectives for the Citizens Committee on Higher Education 1963 |
1821 | 40 | ||
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"Tentative Notions on the Second Century" William H. Combs 1962 |
1821 | 41 | ||
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""Wither" or "Whither" Americans Abroad" by Ralph H. Smuckler 1960 |
1821 | 42 | ||
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Unknown Author |
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Curriculum – Courses - Antedotes and Stories 1941, 1956, undated |
1821 | 43 | ||
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"The Future of Michigan State University" 1962 |
1821 | 44 | ||
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"The Self-Renewing University" 1963 |
1821 | 45 | ||
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Stories for Talks undated |
1821 | 46 | ||
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Miscellaneous Booklets 1954 – 1955, 1961 – 1962, undated |
1821 | 20 | ||
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Miscellaneous Materials 1953 – 1956, 1961, undated |
1821 | 21 | ||
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Press Release 1958 |
1821 | 47 | ||
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University College Quarterly May 1962 |
1821 | 48 | ||
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University of the Ryukus Trip Notes 1961 |
1821 | 49 | ||
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Vietnam and Okinawa Tour of Michigan State University Operations 1956 |
1821 | 50 | ||
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Mildred B. Erickson |
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Adult Female Human Being in the 1980s by Fran Murray and Mildred Erickson 1975 |
1821 | 51 | ||
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American Thought and Language (ATL) Materials |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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"The American Teachers College: An Address" by Dr. Karl W. Bigelow 1954 |
1821 | 52 | ||
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ATL 111 |
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Bibliography undated |
1821 | 53 | ||
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Examination Raw Score Data 1964 |
1821 | 54 | ||
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Student Writing Report 1964 |
1821 | 55 | ||
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Syllabus circa 1964 |
1821 | 56 | ||
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Term-End Examination undated |
1821 | 57 | ||
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ATL 113 – Test undated |
1821 | 58 | ||
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Clippings 1964, undated |
1821 | 59 | ||
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"Communism" 1963 |
1821 | 60 | ||
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Course Outlines, with the Original Curriculum Committee Comments 1963 |
1821 | 61 | ||
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"From Woodbridge Riley, American Thought from Puritanism to Pragmatism" undated |
1821 | 62 | ||
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Miscellaneous 1963-1964 |
1821 | 63 | ||
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Policies and Procedures 1964 |
1821 | 64 | ||
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Staff Directory 1963-1964 |
1821 | 65 | ||
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Student Writing 1964 |
1821 | 66 | ||
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"The Teaching of Writing as Writing" 1964 |
1821 | 67 | ||
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Tenure Policies and Problems 1962 |
1821 | 68 | ||
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Tests and Quizzes undated |
1821 | 69 | ||
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