Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Verdun E. Leichty Papers
UA.17.57
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Leichty, Verdun Erle, 1905-
- Title
- Verdun E. Leichty papers
- ID
- UA.17.57
- Date [inclusive]
- 1944-1972
- 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
Verdun Erle Leichty was born on May 1, 1905 in Joliet, Illinois. He earned his A.B. (1928) from Alma College and his M.A. (1938) and Ph.D. (1943) from the University of Michigan. He was the assistant director of correspondence study in the extension department at the University of Michigan before joining the English department faculty at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in 1939. Leichty was the recipient of numerous fellowships to teach abroad in Mexico, Vietnam and Nicaragua during his tenure at MSU. His wife, Mary, was on the faculty of the Psychology department and worked in the Counseling Center at MSU. Leichty retired from MSU in 1970. He died in 1983.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains correspondence about the development of a Workers Education program. Leichty worked as the assistant director of correspondence study in the extension department at the University of Michigan and later developed a similar program at Michigan State University.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 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
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
Subject(s)
- Working class -- Education -- United States
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence - Workers Education 1944, 1945, 1972, undated |
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