Alfred B. Connable papers, 1925-1992 (majority within 1941-1957)

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Alfred B. Connable papers, 1925-1992 (majority within 1941-1957)

2 linear feet

Republican regent of the University of Michigan. Files and photographs relating to his election campaigns, his regental activities, especially as member of the Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions; also papers concerning his work as price specialist with the Office of Price Administration during World War II, and as Michigan campaign manager for Wendell Willkie, 1943-1944.

The papers in the Alfred B. Connable collection, covering the years 1925-1992, document Connable's political and business careers, and also include biographical information. Included in the collection are newspaper clippings, correspondence, a diary, and photographs. The collection is organized into six series: Biographical Information, Board of Regents, Business Career, Political Career, Miscellaneous, and Photographs.

Biographical Information

The Biographical Information includes newspaper clippings from throughout Connable's life, information about family, and a personal journal of his trip to South America in 1925. In addition, transcripts from interviews taped in 1986 by Russell Strong are included. These interviews cover most of Connable's life, ranging from discussions on business and his career as a University of Michigan Regent, to his family and interests in music and travel.

Personal

Box 1

Transcripts of reminiscences taped in, 1986

2 folders

Box 1

Diary of South American Trip, 1925

Box 1

Board of Regents

Board of Regents, the second series, is divided into Campaign Files (1939-1957) and Topical Files (1942-1962). The Campaign Files include clippings and correspondence from Connable's four campaigns for the office of regent. The Topical Files detail Connable's involvement with the Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions and the labor education program of the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations.