John Cyril Abbott papers, 1910-1915, 1918

Summary

Creator:

Abbott, John Cyril.

Abstract:

University of Michigan College of Engineering graduate (Class of 1916); engineer and army officer in World War I. Photograph album containing photos and memorabilia relating to Abbott's student activities; letter to his mother dated August 1918, with impressions of Europe during the war.

Extent:

1 items (in folder)
1 oversize volume

Language:

English

Call Number:

86730 AC Aa 1

Authors:

Finding aid created by Emily Mathay, April 2020

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection includes a letter to Abbott's mother, dated August 1918, containing his impressions of England and France written shortly after his arrival in Europe, as well as a photograph album, circa 1910-1915, relating to student life at the University of Michigan.

The album of photographs and memorabilia relates to student activities, especially athletics, the Michigan Union Opera, Phi Delta Chi, Phi Kappa Sigma, Triangles, and Vulcans.

Biographical / Historical:

John Cyril Abbott was a 1916 graduate of the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He was an engineer and army officer during World War I.

Acquisition Information:

Donor: 4568, 7070

Rules or Conventions:

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Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.

Formats:

Photo albums.
Photographs.

Names:

Michigan Union Opera.
Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. Alpha Chapter (University of Michigan)
Phi Kappa Sigma. Alpha Omicron Chapter (University of Michigan)
Triangles (University of Michigan)
University of Michigan -- Sports.
University of Michigan. College of Engineering.
University of Michigan -- Students -- Social life and customs -- 1901-1910.
University of Michigan -- Students -- Social life and customs -- 1911-1920.
University of Michigan -- Students -- Societies, etc.
University of Michigan -- Student housing -- 1911-1920.
University of Michigan -- Student housing -- 1901-1910.
Vulcans (University of Michigan)

Places:

England.
France.