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Alumni Association
Alumni
Frances Myers Bauer Papers, 1923-64
Box 1:
Personal, social and professional letters relating to family, University and newspaper activities;
leads on stories; information on students, faculty, alumni, campus organizations; copies of
addresses and lectures; thank you notes for coverage in column; postcards; holiday greeting
cards; telegrams; newspaper clippings; photos; invitations.
1928-40
Letters
Gilbert M. Clayton, Chicago Stock Exchange, financial pages of the News Gazette
E.T. Cunningham, Halsey, Stuart and Company, Chicago, "Old Counsellor's
Column", a syndicated financial column and business investments by women
Maria Leonard, Dean of Women, University of Illinois, thank you note
Genevieve Forbes Herrick, social note
Stephen E. Fisher, University Place Christian Church minister, note of thanks for
news coverage
Mrs. Elsie U. Mies, appreciation of Fran Myers' coverage of the Triennial
Conference of Associated Country Women of the World
Invitations
to the opening of the Board of Trade Building, Chicago to the Illinois Federation of
Business and Professional Women's Club dinner for Mrs. Franklin Delano
Roosevelt
Post Card
anonymous protest to something written in column, asking for retraction
Materials on secretaries in long service at the University of Illinois
1940-46
Letters
John S. Edwards, Acting Manager of the St. Louis Symphony, thank you note for
coverage of a concert
Lloyd Morey, letter to Morey sent by Robert Chang, a former student, describing
conditions in China during the Chinese-Japanese War
Walter S. Rogers, letter to Rogers from Phillips Talbot, Muslim University, Aligarh,
India, Indian Christians, Indian colleges
Fred H. Turner, note of apology
Evan Howell, M.C., U.S. House of representatives, thank you note for article
Pvt. George F. Scheib, homesick draftee wanting to be mentioned in "Tatler"
Chester R. Davis, Vice-President and Trust Officer, Chicago Title and Trust
Company, biography of University trustee
Peg Zirckel, Allstate Insurance Company, persona; letter: Fran's marriage, family
matters
J.M. Thompson, program director for professional and club groups, copy of his song
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"That College Spirit", sent after seeing an Illinois-Notre Dame football game
Sam Wren, husband of Virignia Sale, TV, radio and movie entertainer, personal
items and resume Miss Salt's career and newspaper clippings about Miss Sale
1947
Letters
Sam Wren, personal matters and publicity for his wife, Virignia Sale, including
postcards and clippings
1949
Invitation to the inaugural ball for Governor Adlai Stevenson
Letters
Margaret Fuller Boos, Geologic Consultant, Denver, personal matters and
appreciation for article
Fred H. Ebersold, appreciation for coverage in article
1950
Letters
Anonymous ("Daddy") to six-year old son, sent after alerted to go to Pyongyang,
capital of North Korea
Margaret T. Stoddard, invitation to help entertain graduating class
Arenia C. Mallory, literature and photos of Saints Industrial and Literary School,
Lexington, Mississippi
1951
Letters
Rhoda Barry, seeking publication of article on "Universities in South Africa" (text
enclosed)
Col. E.T. Cho, Republic of Korea Army, written to Mrs. Struries, personal matters
and description of Korean situation
1952
Letter
David Smith, singer (University graduate) gets job with Roger Shaw Carole
1953
Letters
Belle Townsend, moving "Alma Mater" statue from south of Auditorium
Robert Simmons, editor of The Palm of Alpha Tau Omega, article about University
of Arkansas' "Old Main" Building based on University of Illinois' "Old
Main"
Edward Jacquin, several personal letters
George D. Stoddard, appreciation of Fran's kindly treatment of him in the press
1954
Letter
Student-Community Human Relations Council to President Lloyd Morey (copy),
racial discrimination on campus, especially Campus Barber Shop
1955
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Letters
Lloyd Morey, meeting of alumni in Atlanta, Georgia
Ruth Findley, information on her husband's (prof. William Findley) lectures at
Colloquium in Fatigue of Metals at Stockholm, Sweden
Prof. M.K. Fahnestock, fish story
Harold E. Babbitt to Prof. W.C. Huntington, tour of engineering schools in Brazil
Robert J. Simonds, articles on and by Joseph L. Tourtelot, University graduate and
president of Theta, Delta Chi (article enclosed)
1956
Letters
Joe Barta, University graduate, wood sculptor, information about himself and his
Museum of Woodcarving, photos
Robert J. Simonds, articles and clippings on alumni Barton J. Gardner and Rubin G.
Cohn (enclosed)
Icko Iben, reprints of his articles "The Ford County Journal" (1859-1860), An
Unrecorded Illinois Newspaper, "The Place of the Newspaper" and "Zur
Sicherung der Zeitungsbestande"
Mildred and Phil Talbot, activities in Pakistan and India
American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers to A.C. Willard
(copy), notification of election as an Honorary Member of the Society
1957
Letter
Robert G. Bone, president of Illinois State University, thank you for inauguration
coverage of J. Wood, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West
Bengal, India, exhibit of architecture at Illinois in India
1958
Letters
Skippy M. Huelskoetter, poem "Tribute to the Ma-Wan-Da-Elm"
Mrs. Howard L. Aiken and Mrs. George W. Skinner, Alpha Gamma Delta
convention in French Lick, Indiana
Class of 1928, 30th Reunion, 1958
1959
Letters
Willard S. Hansen, Editor of News Gazette, information on Fran's activities
Jo Caldwell Meyer, executive secretary, Theta Sigma Phi, Fran's "Headliner
Nomination"
Prof. Alfredo Lòpez Suàrez, Marianao, Cuba, comments on Castro
Albert Calli, Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, Altruistic project
Several letters congratulating Fran on article about her in Editor and Publisher
magazine, D.D. Henry, Milburn Akers (editor, Sun-Times), Robert Bone
Clark, S. Robinson, University Physics Research Laboratory, radioactive strontium
in wristwatches
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1960
Letters
Joe Begando, text of speech, "Universities Bond Issue," given before Highway
Engineering Conference
Mabel and Thomas Hamilton, description of India
William F. Loranger, General Electric Company, activities honoring retirement of
Professor George L. Clark
David Lindstrom, 1959-60 president of University YMCA,description of Turkey and
Turks
M. K. Fahnstock, University Department of Mechanical Engineering, abstract of
talk, "Comfort and Physiological Adjustments of People to Environment"
Lloyd Morey, activities in Florida and clippings on economists
Mrs. W. L. Everitt, Christmas letter about family's activities of past year
James S. Ayars, State Natural History Survey, copy of "Stephen Alfred Forbes" by
Harlow B. Mills, Chief, Illinois Natural History Survey
Telegram
Representatives Melvin Price and William Springer, Congressional action on
material for Materials Research Laboratory (University)
Box 2:
1961
Letters
"Jess", American Legion on making ROTC optional at the University
Charles L. Stewart, Land and Estate Consultants, Urbana, letter from Anne L. (Mrs.
D. Philip) Locklin on trip to Argentina
Mrs. D. E. Lindstrom, Jabalpur, India, rioting in Jabalpur, etc.
Jack Jones, American Legion and D. D. Henry, controversy over making ROTC
optional
Elizabeth (Mrs. Paul) Burt, Professor Charles L. Stewart in Afghanistan
Duane Branigan, "Singing Illini" in Europe
Paul Rolland, year's sabbatical and concert appearances in Europe, reviews
Howard Smith, Dr. Rupert N. Evans' "How to Write a Practical Objective Test"
Albert J. Harno, Illinois Supreme Court, copy of "The County and Probate Courts,
Some Changes in Prospect"
Henry and Marion Presler, Christmas letter from Jabalpur, India
1962
Letters
Margaret D. Kazeal, photos and note from Cambia, Turkey
Timothy W. Swain II, article on Phi Delta Phi
Linnea Ross, trip to Turkey
Marcia P., letter from Professor G. H. Fett, Kharagpur, India
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Virginia Cone, planned trip to the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika
Arthur Bestor, lecturer, "The American Revolution Against Sovereignty:
Blackstone, Locke and the Declaration"
H. M. Hamlin, lecture, "Adventure Ahead!", at Illinois Teachers of Vocational
Agriculture
Ed Borman, information on Congressional appropriation to the University Material
Research Laboratory
H. Summerfield Day, International Society of Guatemala Collectors, publications
1963
Letters
Mrs. Robert Graham, Illini Grove
Ellenor Tallmadge, information on Dr. Frank Hovorka, Western Reserve University,
University of Illinois graduate and winner of College Chemistry Teacher
Award
Harmon Mulbar, "Youth and the Future of Engineering" by Professor Elwood F.
Hem and Genevieve Jain, information on same, alumni
1964
Undated
Letters
Mrs. Robert Eggert, information on Alice K. Bauer, Fran's mother-in-law
Biographical Materials, ca. 1925-59
Newspaper and magazine articles about Fran, clippings of related social activities, texts for
speedies, notes for column, rough drafts, photographs, theatre programs, travel
guides
Box 3:
Biographical Materials, ca. 1960-64
Reference Materials, 1923-61
Illinois State Legislature Handbooks, notebook of telephone numbers, business cards,
University of Illinois Student Appointment Handbooks
Article, "Women Find Three A's Important to Business Success," by Fran in The Enterpriser, June
1930
Journalism Record Book, 1925-29, 1931
Scrapbook containing biographical information relating to faculty and staff
Includes newspaper clipping, press releases, notes and vita
Box 4:
Clippings and Press Release Envelopes
Airport, Institute of Aeronautics, Commander Allan F. Bonnalie, 1944-46
Allan, Jay, 1952
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Allerton, Robert, June 29, 1946
American Council on Education, 1947
American Society of Civil Engineers (Peck and Newmark Awards), 1944
Anders, Paul (Glass blower), 1947
Appropriation Requests, 1947-49 and January 1947-June 31, 1947
Architects, 1948
Architects Consulting Committee, 1947
Arnold, W. W., Judge '01, 1950
Athletics, Athletic Board, 1941
Atienza, Mrs. Maria Fe, 1946
Bailey and Himes, 1948
Bainum, Glen, 1952
Band, UI, Concert, 1946-49
Baptist Church (University Baptist)
Barrett, George (Atty. General), Johnson Case
Bays, Carl A., 1947
Beck, Maximilian, 1945
Benneri, Thomas E., 1946-52
Bergen, William J., 1952
Betatron (also Kerst), 1945-46
Binks, Vera, 1952
Bissell, Cushman B., 1952
Black, Max
Black, Capt. William Grant (YMCA), 1946
Blair, Glenn M.
Blair, J. C., 1938, 1946
Board of Trustees, (UI) officers and names, 1941-52
Bogart, E. L., 1938
Bone, Robert G. (Major), 1938
Bonnett, O. T., 1948
Bortl, Daniel, 1951
Bowen, C. E. "Chilly", 1940
Bowen, Howard R., 1947
Bradbury, C. Earl, 1951
Bradley, Philips, 1949
Brady, Dorothy S., 1951
Bridgewater, Frank A., 1945
Brocks, Dorothy Noble (UI '24), 1952
Bryden, John R., 1951
Buckley, Colonel Harry A., 1945-46
Burford, C. C. (Harding Books), 1951-52
Burt, Rev. Paul, 1948
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Buswell, Arthur M., 1946
Carothers, Wallace Hume, nylon discoverer, 1946
Carter, Herbert
Carroll, W.E., 1952
Casberg, C.H., 1951
Caveny, Captain Charles Claive, dean of undergrad. div. Navy Pier, cx., 1946
Civil Service, 1952
Clabaugh, Charles W., 1952
Clark, James G.
Class of 1923 (25th reunion), 1948
Claery, Edward Waite, law, 1946
Cleave, Scott W. Jr., 1946
Coffing Sisters
Colbey, Arthur H., (Glassblower), 1947
Cole, Ira W. "Bill", 1948
Colleges, State and Board, 1952
Comings, E.W. prof.,1949
Commerce Dean, 1945
Converse, Paul D., 1946
Coverlets, Hunter presentation to UI, 1946
Cummins, Reverend Ralph, 1946
Cunningham, Harrison E., 1946, 1950
Dad's Association and Dad's Day, 1946-51
David, Donald, 1947
Dean, Arthur W., November, 1945
Deans of Women, 1948-49
DeLong, C.C., Bunsar, 1946
Clippings and Press Release Envelopes (Continued)
DeWold, Frank W., 1945
DeWolf, John (Lt. Col.), March 15, 1946
Dickinson, Frank G., 1933-40, 1946
Dietz, Frederick, Fall 1949
Dorner, H.B., 1946
Duncan, Reverend E.J., 1943
Dunn, Betty Hinkle (Lyman D.), 1949
Dvorak, Ray, 1950-51
Elections, 1948
Everitt, William L. (dean of Engineering, September 1, 1949)
Ewers, Joseph E. (Security Officer), 1947
Faculty Players
Fairbanks, Dr. Grant, new speech professor, February 1948
Fairlie, J.A., 1938
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Farrar, M.D., 1946
Fauntz, Jane, 1932-37
Feder, Daniel, 1939
Festival Coverage et al, 1952
Filbey, E.J., 1934
Fine and Applied Arts, 1952-3
Fire Department, UI, Will E. Day, Fire Captain, 1952
Fischer, Albert W., 1935
Fletcher, Stanley, 1949
Flom, George T., 1933, 1939
Foote, Bruce, 1940-42
Foreign Students, 1932-33, 1937, 1952
Foundation, UI, 1936-38
Freedenthal, UI, 1948
Freer, Louise, prof., 1950
Fuller, H.J., 1942-52
Green, Paul M. (dean of commerce), 1952
Griffith, provost Coleman, R., 1950
Legislation, University of Illinois, appropriations etc. bldg etc. 1945-47
Sabo, John, 1947
Sachar, Dr. A.L. and Family, 1945-48
Saperstein, Sanford E., 1946
Senate, 1951-53
Sewer, Sanitary, 1946
Sherman, Allen, 1948
Showerman, I.W., 1947
Small Homes Council, projects, 1947-49
Smith, Janet (Nursery), 1947
Smith, Carleton, 1950
Southard, Frank A. Jr., 1946
Stevens, Neil E., 1946
Stravinsky, 1953
Struik, Dirk, 1951
Talbot, Phillips, 1941
Tanner, Dale, Spring 1949
Taxes (payments in lieu of), 1951
Terzagki, Karl, 1945
Thompson, Dorothy, 1941
Trobaugh, Robert, 1946
Tuttle, Russell Comwell, 1948
Turyn, Alexander, 1945
UI Legislative Matters, 1949
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Wainwright, Ray M., 1946
Walker, H.L., 1945
Ward, Rev. William, 1946-50
Warm Air Research House (Small Homes Council, too), 1946
Warwick, Pearl, 1951
Weather, 1941-42, 1945, 1950
Weber, O.F., 1947
Welch, Winona, 1947
Wessman, Walter, 1945
Wheeler, E. Todd, 1946
White, George A., Geology Head, 1947
Wilson, W.M., Pret. retired September 1, 1949
Wright, Ivan, 1931
Wright, Ruth Caldwell (Russell), 1951
YMCA, University 1939, 41-2, 46-7
Youmans, Dr. John B. (dean of UI College of Medicine), 1941
Zim, Herbert S., 1951
Feature Articles
Area Homes, 1931-63
University of Illinois: Homecomings, Assembly Hall, Building Programs, 1957-63
Specialized Source Materials
Chicago Playbills, 1885-1887
Thomas A. Clark, 1927-28
Depression Materials, 1929
David Kinley, 1930-44
Chase, henry M. Installation, May 1, 1931
Lorado Taft, 1931-37
Champaign County History, 1933-40
Presidential Search, 1934
President A.C. Willard, 1934-46
Kinley Fellowships, 1934-41
Third Triennial Conference, Associated Country Women of the World, 1936
Vice Campaign, Spurrier Case, 1939
Inauguration of Governor Green, 1941
War and the University, 1941-52
University of Illinois Locomotive Laboratory, 1943
Benner Controversy, 1945
U of I Generals World War II, 1945
Rose Bowl Trip, 1947
Stoddard, george P., 1949-52
Commerce Controversy, 1950
Computer, 1950-52
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Campus organization, 1950's-60's
Box 5:
Specialized Source Materials (continued)
Morey, Lloyd, 1950-57
East Chemistry Dedication, March 30-31, 1951
Krebiozen, 1952
Commerce 50th Anniversary, November 7-10, 1952
Stoddard Dismissal, July-August, 1953
Chicago Location, University of Illinois
Releases and Studies, 1953, 1955
Commencement, June 20, 1954
Carl Sandburg Library, 1955
Henry, david D., 1955, 1958, 1960
Campus Camera, clippings, 1956
Henry, David D., Installation, 1956
Bone, Inauguration, ISNU, October 4, 1957
NBC Opera La Traviata, October 12, 1957
Elm Trees, 1957
Billy Graham Visit, Dec. 1957
Christmas Feature, 1957
Chicago Location, University of Illinois, Releases and Studies, 1958
Midyear Convocation, Mark Van Doren, January 26, 1958
Expense Vouchers, 1958-63
Sandburg, Carl, dinner, January 15, 1958
Commencement, June 14, 1958
Jose Greco, February 11, 1958
Band Building Dedication, March 5-8, 1958
Vernon, L. Nickell Testimonial Dinner, November 24, 1958
Lincoln Sesquicentennial, 1959
4-H House, 1959
Air Force Academy, 1960
Leo Koch, 1960
Edward Leon Yellen, 1960
Chicago Location, University of Illinois, Releases and Studies, 1960-61
Clippings, 1960-61
Choir Tour, 1961
Lincoln and Illinois History, October 1961
Dillard, Irving, 1961
Law School recognition Banquet, 1961
Campus Business Men's Association, 1961
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Krannert Art Museum, dedication, May 20, 1961
Illini Union Addition, June 1962
Land Grant Centennial, 1962
UI Citizen's Committee, 1962
(Congress Circle Material)
Academic Ceremonies, 1963
Dad's Day, 1963
John F. kennedy Memorial, November 1963
Thompson, Charles M., 1963
Center for Advanced Study, 1963
Ice Capades, program and Story, 1963
Photos, 1963
Press Releases, 1963
Morey, Lloyd, 1963
American Ballet Theater, November 6, 1963
Box 6:
"Broadwalk Tatler", 1928-61
Fran Myers' regular column, covering University activities; news about students, faculty and
administration; fraternities; sororities; job appointments; cultural activities; theatre,
concerts; information on alumni; personal notes; travel; photos related to articles
Box 7:
"Broadwalk Tatler", 1962-64
Byline Articles, 1924-64
Events at or related to the University, actions of administration, Board of Trustees, State
Board of Higher Education, building programs, community faculty, University
ceremonies of recognition, political relations of the University
Faculty, University ceremonies or recognition, political relations of the University
Box 8:
Scrapbooks, 1925-27, 1935-38 (Numbers 1,5,6,7 and 8)
Bylines, Tatlers and related articles by other reporters
Box 9:
Scrapbook #2, september 1929-December 1930
Bylines and related articles by other reporters
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Box 10:
Scrapbook #3, January 1929-November 1930
Financial columns
Box 11:
Scrapbook #4, January-August 1931
Tatlers
Box 12:
Scrapbook #9, ca. 1928
For Journalism Class: Evaluation of Magazine Advertisements
Box 13:
Board of Trustees, 1937, 1962-May 1963
Illinois Board of Higher Education, March 1962-January 1964
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