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Frederick Carl Strong V-12 photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-003

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of nine photographs of the V-12 unit. Most of the images take place on Andrus field. One image is of a Wesleyan soccer game and another of a graduation shot.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

Wesleyan University hosted both V-5 and V-12 Naval Training Units on its campus during World War II. The V-12 Unit, also known as the Navy College Training Program, began in July 1943 and included coursework more akin to Wesleyan's traditional liberal arts curriculum. The program continued until the end of World War II in August 1945.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Nine photographs of the V-12 Unit at Wesleyan.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in the order it was received.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired from Mrs. Frederick Carl Strong III.

Title
Frederick Carl Strong V-12 photographs, 1944
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Erica Ciallela
Date
May 21, 2020
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864