Biographical Files, T-V

 Alumni, Faculty/Staff  No Responses »
May 312012
 

Biographical Files Collection, T-V

©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, T-V (see content listing below). More information about this collection can be found in the full Biographical Files Collection finding aid. More About the Collection…

U.S. Weather Bureau

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Apr 132010
 

U.S. Weather Bureau, Northfield Station, Records, 1887-1994 (4 Boxes)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About the U.S. Weather Bureau, Northfield Station

Northfield, Vermont hosted an official U.S. weather service recording station from 1887 to 1966. The U.S. Signal Corps was responsible for observations from 1887-1891, the U.S. Weather Bureau from 1891-1943, and Norwich University from 1943 to 1966. The building now known as Ainsworth Hall was built in 1910 to house the weather station.  In 1948, care of the building was turned over to Norwich University on the condition that the school continue to record weather observations for at least ten years.  The building was used for faculty housing for three years before becoming the University’s administrative headquarters after remodeling in 1951.  By 1955, however, administrative offices moved to Dewey Hall and the building was used to house the infirmary.  The original Ainsworth Infirmary, built in 1915, had been recently demolished to make room for construction of Harmon Hall. The former weather bureau building was expanded to include additional space and facilities to aid in its new function as an infirmary and was renamed Ainsworth Infirmary.  It was not until 1966, however, that Norwich gave up its weather observation responsibilities and the building officially became a part of the university. This collection contains no observer records prior to Norwich’s assumption of weather-recording responsibilities in 1943.

About the Collection

The collection contains weather observer records, correspondence, weather reports in newspapers and press releases, news clippings, miscellaneous records, and U.S.D.A. weather publications. Additional information about the collection can be found in the content listing below.

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Udell, Donald W., d. 2008

 Alumni, Class of 1942  No Responses »
Apr 072010
 

Donald Wixon Udell Papers, 1938-2005, 1973-2005 bulk  (1 Box)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

Donald Udell, class of 1942, and Bettye Udell About Donald Wixon Udell

Donald Udell, originally from Dracut, MA, graduated with the Norwich University class of 1942 with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering. While at Norwich, he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity and vice-president of the sophomore class. He also served on the winter carnival and junior week committees and participated in football, the golf association, and the camera club. He was a rifle sharpshooter and pistol marksman. After graduation, he later served as president of Ranger Manufacturing Company in Gadsden, AL, and as vice president of Mid-South Industries, also in Alabama. He remained very active in alumni affairs and as a member of the Horsemen of ’42 throughout his life. Upon his death in 2008, Donald Udell was survived by his wife, Bettye. The control file included with the collection and the Norwich University Record of 2008 contains more biographical information on Donald Udell.

About the Collection

The collection consists of correspondence and newsletters, 1973-2005 (6 files) as well as a photograph album of reunions, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s,  both documenting the post-Norwich activities of members of the Horsemen of ’42. The photograph album also contains several photo postcards of the Norwich campus, ca. 1938-1956. Also included in the collection is a proposal for a cavalry barn and indoor arena, 2000. These materials were deposited in the archives at various times by Donald Udell.

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University Club

 Clubs, University Club  No Responses »
Apr 132010
 

Records of the University Club of Northfield, 1916-1977 (1 Box)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About the University Club of Northfield

The university club of Northfield was formed as a society for “literary and social purposes” in 1916. Members were required to have a degree from a university or college or to hold a commission in the army or navy. The club held monthly meetings in which a speaker was featured.

About the Collection

The collection includes bylaws and rosters, meeting minutes, financial records, published proceedings, correspondence and meeting notices. Additional information on the collection can be found in the content listing below.

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University Regulator

 NU publications  No Responses »
Feb 112011
 

The University Regulator, 1853-1855 (1 file)

©2011 Norwich University Archives

Image of the University Regulator About the Collection

The University Regulator was likely the first newspaper published by Norwich cadets. From 1853 to 1855, a student group calling themselves the “University Regulators” put out this newspaper, which addressed the conduct of NU faculty and students as one of the chief concerns of its student editors. The paper’s motto, appearing on every issue, was “justice to whom justice is due.” The University Archives has only six surviving issues of this paper dating from 1853-1855. According to former university historian, William Arba Ellis, however, the paper originally continued into 1856. The University Owl, another student newspaper appearing in the 1850s, may have been published in response to the Regulator.

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Upham, Walter A., 1895-1973

 Alumni, Class of 1917  2 Responses »
Oct 122010
 

Walter Andrew Upham Scrapbook, 1913-1917 (1 Volume)

©2011 Norwich University Archives

Walter A. Upham, class of 1917, photograph by Joseph Bullock About Walter Andrew Upham

Originally from Greenville, NH, Walter Upham, an electrical engineering major,  graduated with the Norwich University class of 1917. During his time at Norwich, he served as assistant editor of the War Whoop, as circulation manager for the Reveille, and was chairman of the junior week committee. Walter Upham held the rank of cadet major (equivalent of regimental commander) in the corps of cadets and also played football.  Additionally, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Delta fraternity. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Walter A. Upham.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Walter A. Upham’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book.” Topics of interest include hazing, commencement (or the lack thereof), winter training, football and Nelson Lewis Sheldon.

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