College of Engineering, Class of 1947 (University of Michigan) records, 1952-2007

Summary

Creator:

University of Michigan. College of Engineering. Class of 1947.

Abstract:

Files relating to class reunions of the University of Michigan College of Engineering class of 1947, dating from 1952 to 2007. Records include plans for a major gift to the university at the 50th reunion (a reflecting pool) and biographical information on class members.

Extent:

0.4 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

2009093 Bimu 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by David Rosenfeld, May 2009

Background

Scope and Content:

The material in the University of Michigan College of Engineering Class of 1947 records relate mainly to class reunions, held every five years from 1952 through 2007, including materials related to fundraising for and planning of the 50th reunion gift, a reflecting pool and fountain on the university's North Campus.

The material also includes responses to questionnaires sent out around each reunion collecting information about class members since graduation relating to their occupations and personal lives. A complete roster of the class as of 1987 was compiled for the 40th reunion and can be found in that folder.

Biographical / Historical:

The class of 1947 of the University of Michigan College of Engineering included students who entered the university over a broad range of years, since most had left school during World War II to serve in the military. Although many students were considered class of 1947 by the university based on the year they completed their degrees, many 1947 graduates affiliated themselves with the class they enrolled with prior to leaving for military service.

The records from 1947 to 1987 were created by class president Harold L. Walters. After his death, class management responsibilities were taken on by Edward E. Moon.

Acquisition Information:

The collection (Donor No. 8736 ) was received in one accession on 1/09/08 from Edward E. Moon, member of the class. 8736

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Related Material

Directories (1997, 2002, 2007) and newsletters (1972) for the Engineering Class of 1947 are housed separately in University of Michigan College of Engineering publications record group under subunit publications.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Engineers -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.

Names:

University of Michigan -- Alumni and alumnae.
University of Michigan. College of Engineering.
University of Michigan. Class of 1947.
University of Michigan. College of Engineering. Class of 1947.

Places:

North Campus (University of Michigan)