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Henry "Hank" Anderson (class of '40) papers on student activism

 Collection
Identifier: 2003-085

Scope and Contents

The Henry "Hank" Anderson papers on student activism consist of his papers on student activism on college campuses in the 1970s, including Wesleyan. The materials included are his own personal papers on the subject as well as newspaper articles and other writings. Also included is a file on a student expulsion from the University of Hartford because of student protests.

Dates

  • Creation: 1967-2003

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

Hank Anderson was a graduate of Wesleyan in 1940. During his undergraduate career, he served as president of the local chapter of Alpha Chi Rho, captain of the wrestling team and received three letters in football and one in track. After graduation, Anderson took the position of Assistant to the Director of Admissions who was Victor L. Butterfield at the time. He would go on to serve in WWII in the U.S. Navy before receiving a law degree from the University of Connecticut.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 half hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Henry "Hank" Anderson papers on student activism contain his collection of papers on student activism on college campuses.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by Hank Anderson before is passing in 2019.

Title
Henry "Hank" Anderson (class of '40) papers on student activism, 1967-2003
Status
Completed
Author
Erica Ciallela
Date
February 28, 2020
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
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Middletown CT 06459 USA
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