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Professor of dentistry at University of Michigan; personal materials relating to World War I service, speeches, correspondence, and photographs.

The Easlick collection consists of materials relating to his service in World War I with the U.S. Army Ambulance Service Section 591, including copies of Le Jubicourt Matin, a journal of the reminiscences of the men of Unit #591, bulletins, a photograph album and miscellaneous correspondence and directories. Other materials in the collection include speeches, correspondence, and miscellanea relating to his career in children's dentistry. The collection concludes with a presentation volume of remembrances received upon his retirement in 1961, a volume of remembrances received from his students in 1964, and letters of condolence.

Professor of dentistry and dean of the School of Dentistry at University of Michigan. Personal files primarily concerning his professional interests and activities; and university files detailing his relationship with various officials.

The Ward papers measure four linear feet and date from 1906 to 1962. They have been divided into two series; the Personal and University Records. Both series are arranged alphabetically. The collections relates almost exclusively to his professional career and interests.

Professor of dentistry at the University of Michigan and an early proponent of the use of fluoridation of water as a preventative of tooth decay. Professional papers largely correspondence concerning his teaching and research, the administration of the dental school, and advocacy of fluoridation.

The Philip Jay collection consists of a single series, Correspondence. The correspondence is organized into three chronological subseries, 1925-1941 (3.1 linear feet), 1942 (0.9 linear feet), and 1945-1970 (1.0 linear feet). Each of the correspondence subseries are alphabetically arranged. The correspondence is with other dental professionals and national dental organizations and also contains School of Dentistry course materials, information on fluoridation, and dental caries research materials. The fluoridation materials document the controversy surrounding fluoridation of the Michigan water supply and also include copies of Jay's remarks before the Michigan Legislature, news clippings, and assorted publications. Dental caries research materials include diet plans and grant applications.