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Clemson College Alumni Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Mss-0311

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two unrelated items. The first is Mr. McCrary's written account, 1939, regarding of the early days of Clemson College. He recalls the Fort Hill mansion and surrounding area in the days before the college was first established. He describes witnessing the first dormitory being built by convict labor, Clemson's opening day ceremonies, and his own experiences as a cadet upon entering the school. The other item is a poem written by George Miles Riley that commemorates a 1921 class reunion that took place in 1975.

Dates

  • 1939, 1975

Creator

Biographical / Historical

John Adger McCrary was in the Clemson graduating class of 1898, where he received a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he was stationed at the Washington Navy Yard as Senior Mechanical Engineer. George Miles Riley was in the Clemson graduating class of 1921, where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he worked as an Electrical Designer with the Public Service Electrical & Gas Company of New Jersey.

Extent

0.05 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from Joe Sherman, February 11, 1985, accession # 85-14.

Creator

Title
A Guide to the Clemson College Alumni Papers, 1939-1975
Status
Completed
Author
Carl Redd
Description rules
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
230 Kappa St.
Clemson SC 29634 U.S.A. US