Charles Westie Papers
UA.17.356

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Charles, Westie, 1919-1994
Title
Charles Westie papers
ID
UA.17.356
Date [inclusive]
1921-1971
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."

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Biographical Note

Charles Westie was an Assistant Professor of Sociology and the Director of Research for Continuing Education Services at Michigan State University from 1953-1956.

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Scope and Contents note

Charles Westie papers consist of publications and newspapers about Michigan State University's Centennial. In addition, the collections also holds Continuing Education publications and other MSU publications. Non-MSU publications related to continuing education are also included, as well as questionaries used for a railroad survey that Westie created. The railroad surveys are part of the data Westie used to complete his 1953 dissertation, "Reactions of Railroad Workers to a Major Technological Change." An East Lansing High School yearbook is also part of the collection.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 2015

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

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

Gift of Elizabeth Westie.

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Related Materials

Related Archival Materials

See also Charles and Ardith Westie Collection (MS 2011-24), 1938-2010, at the Archives of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Centennial of Farm Mechanization Trade Fair. (1955: East Lansing, Mich.)
  • Michigan State College. Extension Service.
  • Michigan State University. Centennial celebrations, etc.
  • Michigan State University. Continuing Education Service.

Genre(s)

  • Letters (correspondence)
  • Newsletters
  • Newspapers
  • Proceedings
  • Publications
  • School yearbooks

Geographic Name(s)

  • East Lansing (Mich.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Westie, Elizabeth Hope

Subject(s)

  • Continuing education -- Michigan -- East Lansing
  • Railroads -- Employees

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Collection Inventory

M.S.C. Centennial Publications 1955 

Box Folder

Major Events of 1955 card (x4) 1955 

5199 1

M.S.C. Continuing Education Service Centennial Envelope 1955 

5199 1

Ten Symposia of the Centennial Year (x2) 1955 

5199 1

Centennial Program Service 1955 

5199 1

Proceedings of the Centennial Symposium of the Continuing Education Service of Michigan State College 1955 

5199 1

Michigan State College, 1855-1955 (x2) 1955 

5199 1

Yesterday's Achievements... Today's Horizons: A Century of Service to Farm and Home 1955 

5199 1

The Record Spartan Alumni Magazine (x2) January 1955 

5199 1

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Guest's Centennial Packet 1955 

Box Folder

Major Events of 1955 card 1955 

5199 2

The Center Door 1955 

5199 2

The History of Lansing, Michigan (x2) 1955 

5199 2

Your Guide to the Michigan State College Campus (x2) 1955 

5199 2

Continuing Education, Michigan State College (x2) 1955 

5199 2

Michigan State College, 1855-1955 (x2) 1955 

5199 2

Center of Opportunity: Continuing Education, Michigan State College (x2) 1955 

5199 2

Michigan State College, 1855-1955 (x2) 1955 

5199 2

Guest's Centennial Packet Envelope (x2) 1955 

5199 2

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Box Folder

Convocation Commemorating the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Founding of Michigan State College February 12, 1955 

5199 3

Proceedings of the Centennial Symposium of the Continuing Education Service of Michigan State College February 25-26, 1955 

Box Folder

Session #1 February 25, 1955, 2:00 pm 

5199 4

Session #2 February 25, 1955, 8:00 pm 

5199 4

Session #4 February 26, 1955, 8:00 pm 

5199 4

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Michigan State News 1955 

Box Folder

 February 3, 1955 

5199 5

 February 11, 1955 

5199 5

February 11, 1955; Centennial Supplement February 11, 1955 

5199 5

 February 14, 1955 

5199 5

 February 15, 1955 

5199 5

 February 24, 1955 

5199 5

 February 28, 1955 

5199 5

 November 16, 1955 

5199 6

 November 18, 1955 

5199 6

 November 21, 1955 

5199 6

 November 22, 1955 

5199 6

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The State Journal 1955 

Box Folder

 January 23, 1955 

5199 7

 February 12, 1955 

5199 7

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Box Folder

Advance for Release Wednesday, March 30, 1955 March 30, 1955 

5199 8

Research Activities of Staff Members in the Agricultural Experiment Station, the Agricultural Extension Service, the Social Research Service, the Area Research Center September 1951 

5199 9

M.S.C. Continuing Education publications 

Box Folder

Continuing Education at Michigan State College: A Big Job for the Future... June 1951 

5199 10

Center of Opportunity: Continuing Education Michigan State College September 1952 

5199 10

Design and Program of Kellogg Center 1953-1954 

5199 10

Future College Enrollments in Michigan, 1955-1970 1955 

5199 10

Farmers' Week Fortieth Anniversary February 7-11, 1955 

5199 10

Continuing Education Symposium Press Release February 17, 1955 

5199 10

The Role of the State Supported University in Continuing Education Symposium Invitation February 25-26, 1955 

5199 10

The Role of the State Supported University in Continuing Education Symposium Program February 15-16, 1955 

5199 10

Proceedings of the Centennial Symposium of the Continuing Education Service of Michigan State College February 25-26, 1955 

5199 10

Continuing Education, Michigan State College undated 

5199 11

Services to he School and Community: Continuing Education Service, Michigan State College undated 

5199 11

p. 23-24 of a paper on democracy undated 

5199 11

Information about Yourself Survey undated 

5199 11

"Educational TV" -- What Is It? undated 

5199 11

Appraisal of a Foreman Training Program undated 

5199 11

Studies in Continuing Education: A Five-Year Program of Appraisal of Organized Continuing Education Activities of Michigan State College undated 

5199 11

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M.S.C. various publications 1938-1971 

Box Folder

Beside the Winding Cedar at Michigan State College 1938 

5199 12

Trial Use of Public Opinion Survey Procedures in Determining Immigration and Colonization Policies for Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru October 1947 

5199 12

"Pay the Piper": A Study of Michigan Taxes 1953 

5199 12

Michigan State College: Science & Arts News 15 March 1954 

5199 12

Faculty Facts: A Policy Handbook for Faculty, Staff and Administrative Employees of Michigan State College 1954 

5199 12

Basic College Newsletter March 1954 

5199 12

Automation: Engineering for Tomorrow. Advance Announcement--Centennial Symposium Sponsored by the School of Engineering May 12-13, 1955 

5199 12

Michigan State University of Agriculture and Applied Science: Travel Regulations October 1, 1955 

5199 12

The Accommodation of Rural and Urban Workers to Industrial Discipline and Urban Living: A Four Nation Study December 1971 

5199 12

Travel Regulations for College Business undated 

5199 12

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Box Folder

The Ceniad of the Class of 1921, East Lansing High School. Volume II 1921 

5199 13

Finding Your Place in Industry 

Box Folder

Finding your place in industry 1954 

5199 14

Finding Your Place in Industry envelope 1954 

5199 14

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Non-M.S.C. University Publications 1950-1960 

Box Folder

The Research Center for Group Dynamics (University of Michigan) November 1950 

5199 15

Inside Extension (University of Wisconsin) undated 

5199 15

Pleasant Hall Center for Educational Conferences, Workshops, Institutes (Louisiana State University) undated 

5199 15

Program Notes: A Monthly Newsletter for Program Planners (University of Wisconsin) March 1953 

5199 15

Program Notes: A Monthly Newsletter for Program Planners (University of Wisconsin) April 1953 

5199 15

Facts About the University of Wisconsin School of Education undated 

5199 15

University Extension in the United States: A Study by the National University Extension Association, Made with the Assistance of a Grant from the Fund for Adult Education September 12, 1953 

5199 15

The Detroit Area Study of the University of Michigan July 1955 

5199 15

Bibliography on Extension Research (U.S. Department of Agriculture) May 1960 

5199 15

The Leadership Behavior and Combat Performance of Airplane Commanders (Ohio State University) January 1954 

5199 15

Adult Leadership February 1956 

5199 15

International Education Conference April 8-11, 1954 

5199 15

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Correspondence 1949-1952 

Box Folder

Wedding Invitation of Roberta Rubenstein to Herbert Spohn June 17, 1949 

5199 16

Letter from Railway Employes' Department regarding loaned reports July 22, 1952 

5199 16

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Schedule for a Study of Reactions of Railway Workers to Technological Change undated 

Box Folder

14 Surveys undated 

5199 17

15 Surveys undated 

5199 18

14 Surveys undated 

5199 19

15 Surveys undated 

5199 20

14 Surveys undated 

5199 21

15 Surveys undated 

5199 22

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Box Folder

Policies of the State Board of Education in Michigan, Compiled Minutes, July 1914-June 1960 July 1961 

5199 23