Clemson University -- Alumni and alumnae
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss-0375
Abstract
This collection is a valuable resource in researching Major Rudolf Anderson’s career, his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and efforts to memorialize him as the only U.S. casualty of enemy fire during the Crisis.The collection consists of articles, correspondence, DVDs, military records, newspaper clippings, photographs, site plans, and other materials that document efforts to commemorate his service through the awarding of a Medal of Honor and other projects, such as adding a...
Dates:
1948-1964, 1968, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1984, 1989-2012, 2014, 2018-2019
Class of 1939 Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss-0381
Abstract
The Class of 1939 Records are an important resource for documenting life at Clemson college in the mid to late 1930’s, the role of the Class of 1939 in World War II, class reunions, the creation of the Class of 1939 Faculty Award for Excellence, and the development of the South Carolina Botanical Gardens.The records contain architectural drawings, artifacts, audio-visual materials, biographical files, clippings, correspondence, financial information, lists, minutes, necrology...
Dates:
1935 - 2019
Rupert Howard Fike Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss-0034
Abstract
The Rupert Howard Fike Papers are a valuable resource for researching athletics and athletics fundraising at Clemson College. Fike was a Clemson graduate and worked as a roentgenologist in Georgia and South Carolina. He was active in athletic affairs and helped found the athletic fundraising organization IPTAY (“I Pay Ten A Year”).The collection contains artifacts, correspondence, diplomas, a history, memoranda, photographs, reports, scrapbooks and other materials that document...
Dates:
1857 - 2003
W. K. Lewis, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss-0380
Abstract
The W. K. Lewis, Jr. Papers document the history of Clemson College in the mid-1930’s, particularly its social aspect, and a few of the activities of the Class of 1937 post-graduation. It also provides information on the dedication of the dormitories that would later become The Quad, which provides housing for members of fraternities and sororities.The Papers consist of correspondence, programs, memorandums, orders, photographs and other material that document his time at Clemson...
Dates:
1933-1938, 1943, 1954-1955, 1965, 1967, 1970, 1984, 1986, 1994