Biographical Files, N-O

 Alumni, Faculty/Staff  No Responses »
May 312012
 

Biographical Files Collection, N-O

©2012 Norwich University Archives

Graphics from an 1846 Norwich diploma About the Biographical Files Collection

This collection consists of biographical files documenting alumni, faculty, staff and other affiliates of Norwich University. This finding aid lists files documenting individuals with last names beginning with letters, N-O (see content listing below). More information about this collection can be found in the full Biographical Files Collection finding aid.

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O’Donnell, Clarence J., 1905-1969

 Alumni, Class of 1929, WWII  No Responses »
Jan 182010
 

Clarence Joseph O’Donnell Papers, 1928-1969 (1 Box)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

Clarence Joseph O’Donnell, class of 1929 About Clarence J. O’Donnell

Originally from Winchester, MA, Clarence J. O’Donnell graduated from Norwich University in 1929. During his time at Norwich, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He also played football (captain), basketball (captain) and baseball. O’Donnell served on the athletic council and the banquet committee. He was also a member of Headquarters Company, Vermont National Guard. He entered the Marine Corps in 1929 and sailed with the 4th Marine Division in January 1944 as battalion commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. He participated in the Marshall Islands campaign. O’Donnell took part in the Saipan and Tinian operations (Purple Heart) and in the Battle of Iwo Jima (Legion of Merit). During August-September of 1945, Col. O’Donnell served on General McArthur’s planning section staff in Manila and Tokyo. Later he was commanding officer, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, during the occupation of Japan. O’Donnell and his wife, Marcia, had one daughter, Margaret Ellen O’Donnell Heagy. Clarence O’Donnell is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on O’Donnel, particularly his post-war service.

About the Collection

The collection contains papers, 1928-1969, including Clarence O’Donnell’s commissions, 1928-1955, and discharge certificate, 1955. There is information on O’Donnell’s  service medals, 1932-1945, and citations for distinguished service, 1944-1945. Also included are drafts of Volumes three and five of the History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II, 1965, as well as funeral services information and photographs, 1969. There are photographs of Clarence O’Donnell as lieutenant and as colonel and a scrapbook containing photographs and printed material pertaining to his service in the South Pacific.

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The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • O’Donnell, Clarence J., — 1905-1969 — Archives.
  • United States. — Marine Corps — History — World War, 1939-1945.
  • World War, 1939-1945 — Campaigns — Pacific Area.
  • World War, 1939-1945 — Photographs.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Clarence O’Donnell’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1929 categories.

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O’Neill, Harold E., 1901-1982

 Alumni, Class of 1922  No Responses »
Feb 032010
 

Harold E. O’Neill Scrapbook, 1918-1922 (1 Volume)

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Cadet musicians, from the scrapbook of Harold O'Neill by Gerrit Zwart About Harold E. O’Neill

Harold O’Neill (1901-1982) of New London, CT, was a civil engineering major at Norwich University. During his time at Norwich, he played baseball and was a member of the mandolin club. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Pi fraternity. O’Neill acted as a nurse during the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918 and briefly came down with the flu himself. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Harold O’Neill.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Harold E. O’Neill’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book” of Norwich memorabilia. Topics of interest include O’Neill’s diary of events for 1918, particularly his entries during the influenza epidemic, through which he acted as nurse. See the “Dates and Doings” section of the scrapbook for O’Neill’s comments. Other topics of interest include summer school, Fort Ethan Allen, fraternities, football, engineering and photographs of cadets and faculty.

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The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • O’Neill, Harold E., — 1901-1982 — Archives.
  • Norwich University — History — 20th century.
  • Norwich University — Football.
  • Greek letter societies — Vermont — Northfield.
  • Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Harold O’Neill’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1922 categories.

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O’Neill, John, 1922-2000

 Alumni, Chemistry, Class of 1944, Faculty/Staff  No Responses »
Feb 192010
 

John O’Neill Papers, 1940-1990 (1 Box)

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Hockey, ca. 1940-1944, from the papers of John O'Neill About John O’Neill

John O’Neill graduated with the Norwich University class of 1944. He joined the Norwich chemistry department in 1947 and rose to the rank of associate professor emeritus of chemistry in 1987. John O’Neill served in Italy during World War II. He married Isabel Watson (d. 1989) on 8 October 1960. John O’Neill died on 15 February 2000. His obituary in the Northfield News for 24 February 2000 contains additional biographical information on John O’Neill as does the control file.

About the Collection

The collection includes personal papers and photographs, 1940-1990. Also included are Jack O’Neill’s journals from 1973, 1977 and 1982. His theses and course outlines are also available, 1967-1988. Detailed information on the collection can be found in the content listing below.

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Olcott, George, 1838-1895

 Alumni, Class of 1855  No Responses »
Jan 182010
 

George Olcott Papers, 1852-1853 (1 File)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

Norwich University Barracks in Norwich, VT About George Olcott

George Olcott of Charlestown, NH, entered Norwich University in 1852, remaining for two years. He later worked in the field of banking and was active in state and local politics. George Olcott compiled and published a history of Charlestown, NH. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on George Olcott.

About the Collection

The collection consists of twenty-eight letters written to George Olcott by his parents, George (1785-1864) and Emily Ann Silsby Olcott (1810-1883) of Charlestown, NH, while George was at Norwich University, 1852-1853. The letters relay local Charlestown news of people and events and Mrs. Olcott expresses frequent concern about her sons physical and spiritual welfare. Occasionally mentioned is George Olcott’s roommate and fellow student, Arthur Chase.

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The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Olcott, George, — 1838-1895 — Archives.
  • Olcott, George, — 1785-1864 — Archives.
  • Olcott, Emily Ann Silsby, — 1810-1883 — Archives.
  • Chase, Arthur, — 1835-1888.
  • Norwich University — History — 19th century.
  • Charlestown (N.H.) — Social life and customs.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of George Olcott’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1855 categories.

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Orser, Henry W., b. 1879

 Alumni, Class of 1902, Faculty/Staff, Finance  No Responses »
Mar 012010
 

Henry Ward Orser Records, 1895-1934 (2 Boxes)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

Henry Ward Orser, Treasurer, 1915-1933 About Henry Ward Orser

Henry Orser was born in Carlisle, New Brunswick, in 1879 but his parents moved to Lowell, MA, when he was a boy and he attended the public schools there. He entered Norwich University in 1898 and remained for two years. He engaged in mining in Cripple Creek, CO, for several years before returning to Northfield, where he worked first for the Northfield Savings bank and later for Norwich University. In 1915, he became treasurer of the university and served in that capacity until 1933. As treasurer, Orser also served as secretary to the board of trustees from 1916 to 1933. He married Wilhelmina Ripley in 1900. The couple had a son, Ward Bailey Orser, born 8 May 1901, who died during the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Henry Ward Orser.

About the Collection

The collection consists primarily of the files created and accrued by Henry Orser during his tenure as treasurer of Norwich University. An alphabetical listing of files can be found in the content listing below.

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Osgood, William E., 1926-2010

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Mar 052010
 

William E. Osgood Papers, 1979-1995 (1 File)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About William E. Osgood

William Osgood is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and of Simmons College. He has written books and articles on cold weather clothing and camping. He is a long-time member of the 10th Mountain Division Association. William Osgood served as librarian of Goddard College and lived in Northfield, VT, for many years.  William Osgood died 0n 9 May 2010.

About the Collection

Entitled by William Osgood as the “E-Z Series,” this is a written and photographic record of a series of winter encampments held in Northfield and other locations in Vermont and New Hampshire. The encampments were organized by members of the New England chapter of the 10th Mountain Division Association. Some of the participants included Norwich University’s Mountain and Cold Weather Company, the 10th Mountain Division (Fort Drum), the Army National Guard Mountain Warfare School, and the 172nd Infantry (Mountain).

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Otto, Charles W. ,1921-2005

 Alumni, Class of 1942  No Responses »
Sep 262012
 

Charles William Otto Photographs, 1938-1941 (1 File)

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About Charles William Otto

Charles Otto, originally from Pontiac, MI, was a member of the Class of 1942, although service in World War II meant he did not graduate with his class. He was an instructor in horsemanship, boxing and wrestling while serving in the Army Air Corps. He also instructed paratroopers. A lifelong athlete, Charles Otto not only excelled in boxing and wrestling, but was also an avid golfer. After the war, he graduated from Michigan State University where he studied speech. He worked in the automobile industry until his retirement in the mid-1960s. Upon his death in Lakeland, MI, in 2005, he was survived by a daughter. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Charles W. Otto.

About the Collection

The collection consists of one file of photographs depicting various campus scenes and student activities during his time at Norwich, 1938-1941. Topics of interest include snow sculptures, campus buildings, parades and formations and scenic winter views.

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You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other alumni and members of Charles Otto’s class by using the Alumni and Class of 1942 categories.

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University Owl

 NU publications  No Responses »
Oct 062010
 

The University Owl, 1854, 1856 (1 file)

©2011 Norwich University Archives

Image of the University Owl About the Collection

The University Owl was a student newspaper published in 1854 and 1856. The University Archives has only two issues of this paper and, as far as is known, these were the only issues published. The first issue is dated November 1854 while the other dates from December 1856. The 1856 issue includes comments that indicate the publication was coming back from a hiatus. This short (4 page) newspaper included editorials, poetry, parody and other literary features, most notably a “University Roll” with messages addressed to different cadets. There is some evidence that The University Owl was a rival to The University Regulator, which was another student newspaper of the 1850s. The first issue of The University Owl included the admission that “we are decidedly not Regulators” in a statement of purpose.

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You can also browse for information about other Norwich University publications using the NU Publications category. Many Norwich University publications held by the archives can also be located through the library catalog.

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