John C. Hepler Papers, 1923-1983, and undated

Central Michigan University Clarke Historical Library

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Summary

Creator:: Hepler, John C., 1913-
Abstract:: Essays by Hepler.
Extent:: .25 cubic feet (in 1 box)
Language:: English
Authors:: Collection processed and finding aid created by B. Moore; E. Brilinski, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of fourteen essays written by Hepler between 1937 and 1980, as well as correspondence relating and reactions to the essays. These essays range in content and style from academic to newspaper feature articles. Topics including ROTC, educational philosophy, Michigan authors, nineteenth century periodicals, and Zimbabwe received serious attention from Hepler. Topics such as fairs in Saginaw (Michigan), the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company, pioneer life in Leelanau (Michigan), the steamer Beeghly, as well as his own life, are well researched but less thorough. Photographs of Zimbabwe and research material are also included in the collection.

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Biography:

John C. Hepler (1913-1993) earned a B.S. from Shippensburg State Teachers College, Pennsylvania, in 1935 and both a M.A. and Ph.D. from Peabody College in 1937 and 1944, respectively. He taught at Central Michigan University (CMU) from 1946 to 1976 and was chairman of the English Department from 1958 to 1968. After retiring from CMU with emeritus status, Hepler worked as a freelance writer. Copies of three books by Hepler including Muted Voices from the Past, are in the CMU libraries. (This information is from an old finding aid.)

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The collection is in alphabetical order.