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Melvin E. Haggerty papers

 Collection
Identifier: 262

Scope and Content

The collection contains speeches (1908-1937), photographs, correspondence and publications (1906-1941).

Dates

  • 1906-1941

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Requests for permission to quote from the Melvin E. Haggerty papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.

Biographical Sketch of Melvin E. Haggerty (1875-1937)

Melvin Everett Haggerty was born on January 17, 1875 at Bunker Hill, Indiana. He earned his B.A. in 1902 and M.A. degree in 1907 from Indiana University; he earned an additional M.A. in 1909 and Ph.D. in 1910 from Harvard University. Dr. Haggerty joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota in 1915 as professor of education. In 1920, he was appointed as dean of the College of Education. He served in this capacity until his death on October 6, 1937.

Extent

1 box (1.3 linear feet)

Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Melvin E. Haggerty, dean of the College of Education at the University of Minnesota.

Other Finding Aid Available

A finding aid with a contents list is available in University Archives.

Source of acquisition

The collection was deposited in University Archives on February 9, 1978 by Robert Beck.

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University of Minnesota. College of Education papers

Title
Melvin E. Haggerty papers, 1906-1941
Author
Karen Spilman
Date
April 2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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